Was coined after Republican Gov . Romney signed the law in early 2009 . Political parties can use tactic to pack opposition voters into districts already lost . In 2006 , the Supreme Court threw out part of a Texas congressional map , but found the overall redistricting plan orchestrated by House Republicans acceptable . Gerrymandering still a key aspect of American politics . It 's already becoming an issue with the 2010 census looming .
Was coined after Republican Gov . Romney signed the law in early 2009 . Political parties can use tactic to pack opposition voters into districts already lost . Gerrymandering still a key aspect of American politics . It 's already becoming an issue with the 2010 census looming .