I have to take a few minutes to engage in some really bad shameless self-promotion. Because Indiana is so crucial to picking the Democratic nominee for the Presidency some of us local politico types have been approached by the national press to offer up our perspective. I’ll be on KABC radio in Los Angeles later […]

Both Jim Schellinger and Jill Long Thompson are accusing each other of running negative ads.  I’ve posted them both here so you can make the judgment for yourself.  I honestly don’t think either one is much of a big deal. I’ll be interested in your thoughts.

As we get into some serious campaigning here in Indiana there is something a lot of people need to remember.  Democrats tend to vote for Democrats and Republicans tend to vote for Republicans.  I say this because of the polling data says a third of Hillary supporters won’t vote for Barack and about 25 percent of […]

Get ready folks for a political blitz the likes of which this state has never seen. Regardless of the results of Pennsylvania tonight, both Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama will be here more than you probably care to think about right now. Hillary does well with older, working class, less-college educated voters who tend to […]

If today feels a little warmer, it might be the heat being generated between the two Democratic candidates for Governor. Jill Long Thompson has unveiled a new ad going after Jim Schellinger’s record, accusing him of lobbying for higher property taxes. Schellinger is an architect whose firm designed schools. Schellinger spokeswoman Jen Wagner says the […]

For those of you who plan to vote in your school board elections,  there is a question that you need to ask.  It’s not about property taxes or spending, but ask the candidates about their position on zero tolerance. Although some educators will say it is the most fair way to issue punishment, it is […]

I don’t usually talk about the Congressional race in Indiana’s 2nd Congressional district, but I can’t let this one go by.  Hoosier Access is reporting, and I saw the photo, that 2nd Congressional District candidate Tony Zirkle addressed a gathering of Neo-Nazis to commemorate Adolph Hitler’s birthday. This guy is nuts, but apparently smart enough to […]

Here’s some news from around Indiana this morning.  You can feel free to decide which category it should fit into. Jill Long Thompson and Jim Schellinger continue to go at each other throats.  I wonder if anyone is paying attention. Mitch Daniels is telling Republicans it’s time to let Reagan go. The 7th Congresional District is […]

There was a forum tonight at the Light of the World Church featuring the candidates for Congress.  Since the race is on the Democratic side, that’s where I’ll focus my attention.  The main four candidates (you know who they are) all agreed that faith matters to voters and people of faith have a role to […]

A new poll shows a tighter race in the Democratic primary for the 7th Congressional District. The poll done by Global Strategy Group shows Andre Carson with 34 percent, followed by Dr. Woody Myers with 28 percent. State Rep. David Orentlicher has 13 percent and Carolene Mays , 7 percent. 18 percent of the voters […]