Some good news for Dems: Will 2018 be a bloodbath for Republican governors?

[Virginiá]

In terms of long-term strategy...the Democrats should focus the vast majority of their effort/resources to the upcoming gov elections.

There is a pretty large, well-funded redistricting protection effort coming together for 2018-2020, and that was even before this election. Now there are extraordinary opportunities.

In my eyes, thanks to Trump there is a very strong chance of 2 back-to-back waves if we pick the right candidates (inc. '20 presidential). We have 2 elections to build up significantly at the state level under what I imagine will be a very unpopular GOP presidency.

But, we'll see. I at least feel confident in saying that 2020 will not by any means be another redistricting rout for Democrats.

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As for the map, I like Da-Jon's, but I disagree with FL & KS, and I don't understand his rationale for Kentucky, Mississippi or North Dakota.

[Virginiá]

To be honest, I'm squeamish about gerrymandering hard after 2020 considering all the complaining we made after 2010 and 2012. Any state with a Dem trifecta in 2019 should create independent redistricting commissions a la CA and AZ.

I would also prefer it if we could get past these corrupt practices. I just want maps that ensure everyone gets fair representation. If Democrats find themselves with numerous trifectas by 2021, it's my hope that they enshrine right to vote amendments (see: IL) and redistricting commissions with strict bans on partisan/incumbent/etc gerrymandering in the state constitutions, so as to avoid any tom-foolery by the GOP if they happen to take the state govt back later on.