In case you were wondering how much of a big deal this primary was going to be check out some of these facts from the Marion County Clerk’s Office. More than 7,900 absentee ballots were mailed out and more than 6,700 returned. That’s an 85-percent return rate. More than 8,800 people have come into the […]
Every time I think I’ve had enough of this campaign, something comes along to make me laugh and keep it all in perspective. Enjoy.
Democrat Barack Obama has just taken the stage and was introduced by former Congressman Lee Hamilton. I was told the Clinton camp was opposed to the two making a joint appearance, but apparently something back stage changed all that. Barack’s opening ovation was at least equal to Clinton’s. He reminded the audience why he was […]
The program is running late, no big surprise. These things always happen. DNC Chairman Howard Dean has just taken the stage. He continues to stress the message of unity. He says Democrats will win, regardless of who the party nominates. Dean says Democrats have a chance to win in places where they haven’t won before. […]
DNC Chairman Howard Dean was supposed to take the stage now, but he didn’t, Hillary Clinton did. She came out with thunderous applause and Mellencamp’s “Our Country.” Her voice seemed raspy from a long day of talking. Hillary told her fellow Democrats that Hoosiers are the kind of people that keep the country going and it was […]
Indiana Democrats’ favorite son is on stage now, Evan Bayh. He got the best opening so far. While speaking, he stressed a message of unity. Bayh said although some in the audience have come to support either Hillary or Barack, either could do a better job George W. Bush. Bayh said Indiana was flyover country […]
Indiana Democrats just sat down to dinner. Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama and Howard Dean are all up next in about an hour.
Jim Schellinger is up next. He’s being introduced by his wife Laura. Laura took a swipe at the incumbent saying that her husband “won’t ride around in an RV trying to look like one of us because he is one of us.” Schellinger seemed to get a larger round of applause and standing ovations from […]
Jill Long Thompson is taking the stage. She was introduced by Lake County Sheriff Roy Dominguez. She got a nice round of applause and some standing ovations. She thanked Hillary and Barack for inspiring Hoosiers in a way that hasn’t been done since 1968. She said the two will help Indiana go from red to […]
The crowds are filtering into the room here at the JJ Dinner. I hear Hillary is doing very well in Southern Indiana, but Lee Hamilton’s endorsement of Barack is having some Hoosiers give him a second look. Also I haven’t found anyone who thinks Jim Schellinger is going to be able to pull a victory […]
