Why didn’t New York pass another Hochulmander?

[RussFeingoldWasRobbed]

It likely wouldn't survive a court challenge, Republicans signaled they wouldn't challenge this one, and I think NY Dems feel as if 2024 will be a return to normal and 2022 was a bit of a fluke there.

Also, Democrats are a bit more principled when it comes to redistricting usually. There are some shameless examples like Illinois or the OG Hochulmander, but it's really Republicans who are far worse.

Sorry but no. New Mexico, Oregon, New Jersey and Nevada were all democratic gerrymanders. Maryland tried one it was just struck down by the courts. Where democrats had full control in 2022 they were extremely aggressive. This was completely shocking

[RussFeingoldWasRobbed]

Enough Democrats (though not all) are actually sincere about this issue.  See also: VA legislative Dems agreeing to pass the redistricting commission amendment a second time after they took control even though they would have controlled map drawing under the old rules.

There's a similar situation where enough Republicans sincerely believe in "leave it to the states" that they don't have the votes to interfere federally on a lot of issues.

But why did they waste time appealing it if they didn't want to be aggressive?