Redistricting looms large for Legislature

Online Madison Journal, 9/27/7

Andy Taggart and other GOP leaders are tired of seeing a “four-legged octopus” whenever they look at Madison County’s legislative districts, but the upcoming general elections could change all that.

The state will redistrict all state House and Senate districts following the upcoming 2010 Census and the legislators elected later this year will be responsible for that redistricting.

According to party leaders on both sides the outcome could shape the state’s political future.