Over the several decades that Maryland has become even bluer in electoral representation owing to the gerrymandering by two former Democratic administrations, the moniker of California of the East seemed quite appropriate. But now, reading how California is set to vote on a proposition to use Maryland-type creativity in redistricting seems to parallel what was done to western Maryland and what the Democrats have long sought to do with the Eastern Shore, which has been stymied at least temporarily due to natural geography and political persuasion.
Based on this proposed redistricting adventure, it now seems quite appropriate to label California the Maryland of the West.
I guess California is quite concerned, as they lost one seat in the last census apportionment and it is speculated they could lose up to five more in the next census, reducing their electoral clout as well as share of federal funding.
— Michael Ernest, Catonsville
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