Indiana Senate Republicans almost refused to meet to redraw the state’s congressional district map in an attempt to hide from public criticism. Fortunately, the attempt backfired and the Senate is giving the idea a fair hearing.

It has given senators a chance to go on the record to help the public understand their decision-making, even if many are still staying silent . It has also made it abundantly clear the lobbyists pushing redistricting don't understand Indiana legislators at all.

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