Indiana Republicans move to take out Donnelly, shore up Young with redistricting proposal [View All]

[The Northerner]

Rep. Joe Donnelly (D-Ind.) knew today was not going to be a great day for him. And he was right.

Republicans in Indiana’s state legislature came out with a redistricting plan for the state’s new congressional districts this morning that, as expected, hands Donnelly the very short end of the stick.

The GOP plan, which is expected to sail through the legislature given Republicans’ large majorities, would also take steps to shore up freshman GOP Rep. Todd Young in southern Indiana.

The goal for Republicans is a map where they can hold onto a seven-to-two edge over the next decade. (Republicans currenbtly have a six-to-three edge in the congressional delegation.)

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