IN Dems Chair Tallian on Redistricting: “Stop the Steal”

Indiana Democratic Party Chair Karen Tallian released the following statement in response to Governor Mike Braun calling a special session on redistricting on Monday.

"Governor Braun has lied to us. How can the people of Indiana have faith in their government when we can't believe what our elected officials tell us right out loud. Braun called for the legislature to draw new congressional maps in a rare, likely unconstitutional, mid-term redistricting despite telling Hoosiers for weeks that he would not do that unless the House and Senate had the votes. Just days ago, the Senate Republicans announced they do not have the votes. Wasn't that an outright call to stand down? Didn't that mean that the Senators listened to their voters and heard the clear message that mid-term redistricting is a No?

"What are Hoosiers supposed to think about this?At best, Braun has been brow-beaten, changed his mind, and finally kissed the … ring … of the man who would be King. Or, maybe Braun is telling the Republican Senators that they, not him, will take the blame for any retribution that the White House has been doling out. Or, perhaps, most unsettling of all, Braun lied to us from the beginning.

"Instead of action on utility bills, healthcare costs, and stagnant wages, Hoosiers are getting a special session for a partisan power grab. Now is the time to join our weekly phone banks against redistricting, and call to make sure your state legislators hear you oppose a special session by calling their office at (317) 232-9400."

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