Beggars Can't Be Hoosiers

About this episode

Henry Olsen discusses the implications of mid-decade redistricting and political endorsements in Indiana with guest Brian Howey.

When the Trump administration launched its controversial mid-decade redistricting effort earlier this year, it was met not only with howls of outrage from Democrats but also with steadfast opposition from Republicans in Indiana. Now, the president and Governor Mike Braun are weighing in on the state senate primaries, endorsing challengers over the defectors. To take us through the twists and turns of this exceptional drama, Henry sits down with Brian Howey of State Affairs Pro Indiana . Plus, Henry dives into Florida's own GOP-friendly demography to consider whether Governor DeSantis will have better fortune in the map-making endeavor. And we examine an ad trifecta from the Democratic super PAC Priorities USA that may portend the future of targeted political messaging.

People in this episode

Host: Henry Olsen

Guest: Brian Howey

Topics covered

• redistricting
• political endorsements
• GOP dynamics
• Indiana politics
• Florida demographics
• political messaging

Keywords

• redistricting
• Trump administration
• Indiana
• Brian Howey
• political messaging
• Governor DeSantis
• GOP
• Democratic super PAC

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Trump administration, Democratic super PAC Priorities USA

Places: Indiana, Florida

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