Indiana redistricting maps ‘drawn for political performance’ passed by committee

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1. Just curious….what does ANY Democrat know about cutting costs in the private or public sector?? Inflation is a national phenomenon and we are suffering the aftereffects of idiot Biden’s Presidency!

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   1. Okay, grandpa

   2. Don’t forget, John, your orange deity you bow too also had his name on some of those stimulus checks as well that caused inflation…and he wants them to come out again. He’s just as responsible.

   3. Stop listening to what politicians say and look at the data. It’s pretty clear as to when costs were cut in government spending and when they’ve increased. Look at when the deficit increases and when it decreases. Also – Inflation is a *worldwide* phenomenon. Again, look at the data to see how U.S. President terms numbers compared to the worldwide numbers. The data speaks pretty clearly – much clearer than social media or most of those news channels.

   4. This is zombie misinformation, debunked numerous times. The U.S. experienced pandemic-related inflation, as did the rest of the world. Nonpartisan economists blamed largely non-policy causes. The U.S. recovered from that pandemic-related inflation much better than the rest of the world, while Biden was president. Inflation is now trending upward again during the Trump presidency, and nonpartisan economists directly blame Trump policies, notably tariffs and attacks on the vital migrant workforce. The Trump-caused inflation could have been stopped by elected Republicans who are smart enough to know bad policy, but they stayed silent. Gerrymandering further to elect even more “see no evil” Republicans is not going to stop Trump inflation.

      Meanwhile, on the topic of cutting costs, check the records and you will find that ever since the time of Reagan, the federal deficit has generally increased during Republican presidencies, and decreased during Democratic presidencies. The trend lines are pretty clear and consistent, and the last president to actually run a surplus was a Democrat. In short, your entire argument is backwards.

2. Steve D, Your “history” on deficits is not quite accurate though it is true Republicans have been fiscally irresponsible…just not as bad as Democrats. When Clinton “balanced the budget” it was Gingrich that forced it on him! Go check on the Biden deficits and get back to me.
   If you don’t like deficits, support growth-stimulating tax cuts, and a massive cut in the size, scope and impact of the national government EXCEPT that which is needed to defend this country

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   1. John, a few quick corrections:

      1. Deficits:
      The numbers are crystal clear. Since Reagan, Republican presidents have consistently increased deficits, and Democratic presidents have consistently reduced them. The only modern budget surplus was under Clinton. So the “Republicans are better with deficits” line doesn’t survive even a 10-second look at CBO/OMB data.

      2. The Gingrich claim:
      Gingrich didn’t “force” Clinton to balance the budget. Clinton’s 1993 deficit-reduction bill—which every Republican opposed—set the stage for the surplus. Gingrich later negotiated the final deal, but the heavy lifting was already done. Pretending he single-handedly created the surplus rewrites the history.

      3. Biden deficits:
      The spike was pandemic fallout—most of the spending was bipartisan or passed under Trump. Once the emergency programs expired, the deficit dropped sharply.

      4. Tax cuts:
      “Growth-stimulating tax cuts” is a nice slogan, but every major tax cut since 1981 has increased the deficit. They never pay for themselves—ever.

      In short: the data doesn’t back your claims. Not even close.

   2. John P, you forget the $1 trillion “infrastructure” deal that spent much on DEI!! You’re delusional! Reagan inherited a dismal economy from Carter and, at the end of his first term, inflation was cut in half, growth was more than 5% and the deficit was shrinking!

3. If only our congressmen were having these types of discussions and debates…the world would be a better place.
   I appreciate the lively discussion of my fellow Hoosiers. Thank you all!

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4. I like the idea that Indianapolis, Marion County, the largest population in the state, will get 4 differing Congressional Districts. Hopefully good for new views and new minds to deal with the city.

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   1. Yes, because Jefferson Shreve has done so much for Indianapolis?

      The best way to have congressional representation for Indianapolis would be to give them dedicated representatives, as opposed to congressional districts in which Indianapolis area residents will be the minority. That’s the Republican idea of “communities of interest”, which they bragged about so much last time they drew maps.

      It’s not especially hard to have three districts for the Indianapolis area alone. It’s only hard because Republicans are terrified that voters might not select their ideas, so they draw lines to make the outcome predestined.

   2. One more thing Kevin, you know that Indiana Republicans care not one bit about Marion County. There is no way they would do something that would give the city of Indianapolis almost half of the influence of the state’s congressional districts.

      If they actually cared about Indianapolis, they would actively be working on a strategy for someone to run for the mayor’s office as opposed to waiting to see if another rich businessman wants to use his own money to try to buy the office.

   3. Kevin – much agree. We need new voices and representation. A single family dominating most of Marion County since 1997 is just wrong – and the results of higher taxes and higher crime and homelessness prove its time for change.

5. Joe B is a treat!! After less than a year in office, he decries what Jefferson Shreve has not done for Indy….WHAT ABOUT ANDRE CARSON?????? WHAT ABOUT JOE HOGSETT??( Ok, he’s single-handedly kept the liquor stores in business) WHAT ABOUT RYAN MEARS,WHO MAKES SURE EVERY CONVICTED VIOLENT FELON HAS THE “FREEDOM” TO COMMIT MORE CRIMES????

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