It seems that every time we get near the end of an election season, idiocy goes into overdrive. Sometimes it is over the top claims by candidates or ridiculous behavior by campaign staff. However, this time, someone may have taken things a bit too far. If you read this blog you know several Black pastors […]
Although Democratic Mayoral candidate Melina Kennedy and I don’t agree on much, I always held a certain amount respect for her and her desire to serve the public. Lately, I have come to the conclusion that Kennedy’s ability to be honest and tell the truth is about the same as the Indianapolis Colts’ ability to […]
The Greg Ballard Mayoral campaign is fighting back against Melina Kennedy’s radio ads on urban radio. Kennedy has used Black pastors in her commercials to attack the Mayor, so Ballard is fighting back. In this 0:60 ad to air Tuesday several Black ministers come out in support of Ballard. Ballard Commercial with Black Ministers I […]
A lot attention was raised this weekend on how much money was raised by Republican Greg Ballard and Democrat Melina Kennedy in the race for Indianapolis Mayor. However, there wasn’t much reporting on how much the political parties raised nor individual City-County Councilors. I decided to spend some time this weekend looking through reports and […]
Rupert Boneham of “Survivor” fame announced today he will officially seek the Libertarian Party nomination for Governor of Indiana. Rupert says his goals are to help create jobs by helping small business. He also supports school choice and alternatives to traditional incarceration to deal with crime. Boneham also said he supports “right-to-work” legislation, even though […]
GOP Presidential candidate Herman Cain and I share a quick laugh before giving the keynote address at the Columbia Club Beefsteak Dinner Friday evening. I was the emcee. Feel free to caption this.
For some reason a lot of moving pieces are coming together this weekend, politically, here in Indy. Here’s the rundown… Friday, October 21 1:00 p.m. – Mayoral Debate on the Amos Brown Show, AM 1310 5:30 p.m. – Freedom Works PAC to formally endorse Richard Mourdock (Indianapolis Airport) 7:00 p.m. – Herman Cain Delivers Keynote […]
Today concludes our multi-part series on the issue of abandoned housing in Indianapolis. This week we have looked at the debate surrounding the city’s proposed demolition of 2,000 abandoned properties this year. Some local activists have complained saying the city should look at alternatives. City officials say the properties are more than eye sores, but […]
Marion County Prosecutor Terry Curry says his office is taking a pass on investigating allegations of voter fraud against former U.S. Senator Evan Bayh. Embattled Secretary Charlie White requested the investigation saying Bayh and his wife Susan voted in the May 2011 primary, although they were not residents of Indianapolis since Bayh left office. Curry […]
Today is part three of Indiana Barrister/IndyPolitics.Org’s multi-part series on the issue of abandoned housing in Indianapolis. The city is using some of the proceeds from the transfer of the water and waste water company to tear down more than 2,000 abandoned properties this year. Some local activists say the city should move more cautiously […]
