Former Indiana Governor Criticizes Trump's Redistricting Push

Introduction

Former Indiana governor and current Purdue University president, Mitch Daniels, recently spoke out against President Trump's redistricting push in Indiana. As a longtime figure in Indiana Republican politics, Daniels' opinion holds weight in the ongoing national debate over gerrymandering.

The Godfather of Indiana Republican Politics

Daniels, who served as governor from 2005 to 2013, is known as the "godfather" of Indiana Republican politics. During his time in office, he successfully passed redistricting measures that were widely praised for their fairness and non-partisan approach. This makes his criticism of Trump's redistricting push even more significant.

The National Fight Over Gerrymandering

Trump has been pushing for Republican-controlled states, including Indiana, to redraw their congressional district maps in order to gain more favorable boundaries in future elections. However, this has sparked a national debate over gerrymandering and the potential impact on fair representation. Daniels, who has always been a proponent of fair and balanced district maps, expressed his disapproval, stating, "I don't see the point in redrawing maps for political gain."

The Importance of Non-Partisan Redistricting

Daniels' stance on redistricting aligns with the growing movement for non-partisan redistricting in order to