While Republicans and Democrats battle for the upper hand in selling the recently enacted health care bill, party operatives on both sides are solidifying their strategies behind the scenes for the upcoming redistricting fight that will have an impact on congressional politics for the next decade.

Democrats are making a change at the top of one of their key groups, the National Democratic Redistricting Trust, since Executive DirectorBrian Smoot is leaving his post to run the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee's independent expenditure effort.

"I will be working with the trustees to identify a new director to ensure a smooth and seamless transition,"� Smoot said. A decision on his replacement is expected soon.

The next round of reapportionment and...