Another criticism is that such an ambitious new road will take a lot of land. Daniels acknowledged it would, but added that no Indiana administration has worked harder and been more pro-agriculture than his.

It’s a bold approach that will take a lot of planning. Daniels admitted the idea of the loop has been tossed around for quite awhile, but he’s trying to bring it to fruition.

During his visit, he also commented on the Democratic sweep on Tuesday. “I think the Republican Congress got what it had coming,” he said, echoing a similar sentiment from Rep. Mike Pence.

About Indiana’s House shifting to Democratic control, he said he assumes the best of people. “The agenda this year is less likely to stir disagreement,” he said.

He said full-day kindergarten will be on the agenda and the legislators “ought to get it done.”

After about an hour, the governor was off to Bloomington where there would be more talk on the loop and how it will affect the I-69 extension.

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