(AP) Groups wanting an independent panel to draw Florida's political boundaries are using Gov. Jeb Bush's support of California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to make their case.

The groups, including one founded by Democrat Betty Castor, are letting supporters know that Bush helped Schwarzenegger raise money last week for the California governor's proposed ballot initiatives. One of those measures would create an independent redistricting panel, which could help the Republican governor whittle down the Democrats' power in the California Legislature. ...

Castor is involved with two groups — Campaign For Florida's Future and the Committee for Fair Elections — that support a proposed Florida ballot measure that would create an independent panel to draw legislative and congressional districts.

As part of that effort, she e-mailed supporters and asked them to write to the governor under the subject line "If it's good enough for California...."

"We just thought since he's become very supportive of redistricting he might want to look into redistricting in Florida," said Castor, a former education commissioner who was the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate last year.