The Practical Impact of the 2010 Census

The mailings were all sent in months ago. The house calls are a thing of the past. Now the data has been crunched. And if historic voting trends are any indication, Republicans are set to gain seats in the House of Representatives based on the demographic shift made apparent by the latest Census. The Census results could similarly impact the 2012 presidential election, as a state's number of representatives also determines its representation in the Electoral College. Reuters has the details, including some analysis on looming state redistricting battles, here.