The Democrats better come up with a plan to counter the increasing population of the opposition.

Unfortunately, unlike Ariel Sharon, they don't have the "disengagement" option.

Fastest growth found in ‘red states'

The 10 fastest-growing states — from No. 1 Nevada to No. 10 New Mexico — are all in the West and South. President Bush won nine of them in November's election. The exception was Delaware, ranked eighth. The Census Bureau classifies Delaware as a Southern state.

Seats in the House of Representatives are reallocated every 10 years to reflect population shifts. The next round will come after the 2010 Census.

Based on the latest population estimates, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Indiana each would lose a House seat, according to Kim Brace, president of Election Data Services, a Washington D.C., consulting firm that specializes in the Census and redistricting. Arizona, Florida, Texas and Utah each would gain a seat, he says.