Connecticut congressional delegation sees the imminent failure of the Reapportionment Committee to meet midnight deadline

This from our five members of Congress, anticipating no deal on new district quidelines by tonight’s midnight deadline:

“WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Representatives from Connecticut released the following statement today on the state’s ongoing redistricting effort:

 “As CT’s redistricting efforts move forward, we, the Members of the House of Representatives representing CT, want to make clear that we believe CT does not need major changes to the existing congressional district lines given the modest changes in the most recent census.

 Where changes are necessary, we believe they should abide by the principle of community interest and respect the integrity of current district lines as much as possible, with a strong emphasis on keeping communities unified within congressional districts.

 It is our hope that these simple guidelines are reflected in the ultimate plan that emerges.”