I’m taking a few days off to go play attorney in Missouri. In the meanwhile, I’m leaving the forum open for you guys and gals to talk about whatever floats your boat. Here are a couple things to watch out for while I’m out. Watch for the GOP to select youth worker Gabrielle Campo as […]
I’m trying to figure out what’s up with Democratic candidate for Governor Jill Long Thompson and former candidate Jim Schellinger. Schellinger wrote an op-ed piece for the Ft. Wayne Journal Gazette reflecting on the primary. He said while running a statewide campaign was challenging, he enjoyed meeting with Hoosiers from across Indiana. He also admitted […]
I’ve been spending some time going over the recent lawsuit filed by the League of Women Voters of Indiana over the state’s Voter ID law. Although the law was upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court, the League argues it violates the State Constitution. The League says Voter ID violates Article 2, Section 2 of the […]
Here are the three big things that happened at tonight’s City-County Council Meeting. The Council approved a measure putting the issue of keeping the township assessors on the November ballot. It also voted down a procedural motion which would have allowed you to pay your property tax reconcilliation bill in installments. Democrats say the law […]
Marion County Democratic Party Chairman Mike O’Connor has issued a statement regarding the arrest of CCC member Doris Minton-McNeill. It reads as follows. “As this situation moves forward and we learn the facts, it is important that the process be allowed to work without any outside interference or partisan distractions. Councillor Minton-McNeill deserves the same […]
This is a friendly reminder on obeying the law from 21st Century philosopher Chris Rock. If more politicians would follow these rules everybody’s life would be easier…
My counterpart Jennifer Wagner has posted a few simple rules that people in politics should follow that can save them a lot of grief and hassle. In that spirit, and in the wake of the news of the arrest of City-County Councilor Doris Minton-McNeil, I figured a few more rules might be in order for […]
Indianapolis City-County Councilor Doris Minton-McNeil was arrested tonight at her home for allegedly shoving a police officer while intoxicated. According to IMPD sources, police were called to McNeil’s residence in the 2000 block of Medford Avenue at about 6 this evening. Sources say McNeil appeared to have been drinking and was intoxicated when she was […]
I’m in Chicago this morning introducing the girlfriend to the family, which by the way is going very well. She and my mother love each other and having a great time. That could of course be bad for me in the long run, but I’ll risk it. In the meantime, my producer Chris Spangle, attended […]
I’m heading out of town this weekend to celebrate my parents 40th wedding anniversary. My present will be to introduce them to the person who will likely be their daughter-in-law. That means I will miss the Indiana Democratic State Convention on Saturday. However, my producer Chris Spangle will be there. And he will be streaming […]
