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The Missouri Senate Freedom Caucus is calling on Governor Mike Kehoe (R) to call a special session for congressional redistricting. They and U.S. Rep. Bob Onder (R-Lake St. Louis) want to see a 7-1 GOP congressional map. "Missouri Times" publisher Scott Faughn joined hosts Dr. Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" this morning to discuss the issue. Mr. Faughn says Democrats didn't raise any objections when Illinois Democrats gerrymandered districts there. However, Faughn warns Missouri Republicans will not be as popular as the are now, in the future. He tells listeners that if Missouri Republicans redraw a 7-1 map, it could be 5-3 in the future, with Democrats picking up a few seats down the line: