I’ve got some work to do this morning, so I have to take a little break from the usual political discussion.  In the meantime, I’m opening up the forum for you to make your own political predictions.  Feel free to throw in the percentages. U.S. Senate – Dan Coats v. Brad  Ellsworth v. Rebecca Sink-Burris […]

The campaign finance reports for the latest filing periods are up.  Here’s how the candidates are doing and what they’ve got left to spend for the last two weeks of the 2010 campaign. The Dan Coats campaign tells me they raised more than $2 million in the third quarter and have more than $1.3 million […]

Between shootings and court rulings on gay marriage it’s been a pretty busy week, however there have been quite a few items that have popped up on that are worth a mention or two, so here they are… The Indianapolis Fraternal Order of Police has overwhelmingly rejected the latest contract offer from the city.    Ironically,  […]

After pontificating yesterday on Indiana’s Congressional primaries, it’s time to focus on the local races. I thought voter turnout was interesting, not the 15% turnout which was slightly more than 2006, but the fact more Marion County Republicans came out than Democrats, 57-40.  Obviously there more contested races and more action on the Republican side, […]

With 48 hours to go before May primary, I’m hearing lots of interesting tidbits of gossip, rumor and blatant innuendo.  And as always, take it for what it’s worth. Apparently there is a big concern that Democratic voters in the 5th District will pull a reverse Operation Chaos and grab a Republican ballot making life […]

Once again, I awake Sunday to lots of interesting political tidbits of gossip, rumor, innuendo, etc. etc.  So please allow me to share.  This information is a collection of what I garner from conversations and observations. And I  always say, take it for what it’s worth. Brizzi Battle Embattled Marion County Prosecutor took his case […]

The Marion County Election Board today turned back a challenge that would have removed Republican Bart McAtee from the ballot in the May primary. At issue was whether McAtee’s candidacy was in violation of the Little Hatch Act which prohibits state and local government employees from running for public office if their jobs are partially […]

It’s a good thing I gave my wife her Valentine’s Day presents yesterday, because I have a lot of things to follow this weekend. Marion County Assessor Greg Bowes is formally announcing his candidacy for County Prosecutor this morning.   He plans to run against the slate. Not to be outdone, former City-County Councilor Ron Gibson […]

Although the filing deadline isn’t until Wednesday,  January 20, some 2010 candidates have already filed their annual financial reports.   Here’s a snapshot of some of them… County Prosecutor David Orentlicher Raised – $184,200. Spent – $448.00 On hand – $183,751. Greg Bowes Raised – $7,167 Spent – $2,636 On hand – $4,531 Terry Curry No […]