Here are a few observations following this week’s news events… Never say how many people are going to show up at your rally.  At the very least, low-ball it.  There’s nothing worse than saying 25,000 people are going to show up and only 8,000 (at best) actually do.  And make sure more than half of […]

As I sat down at my computer getting ready to write another blog post, I dreaded writing about the stalemate at the Indiana General Assembly.  Now granted this one would have been a little different as House Speaker Brian Bosma and Democratic leader Pat Bauer both seemed to agree that progress had been made in […]

Check this out.  As you know there’s a big rally slated for the Capitol tomorrow by the unions to protest the Republican agenda.  Protests are fine, that’s what America is all about.  However, when your goal is to do harm to the Indianapolis economy, we have a problem.  Don’t believe me, read the first page […]

My monthly column appears in the Indianapolis Star today.  It’s on unions and collective bargaining. Check it out. I’ll give you a political gossip update tomorrow.

A number of people wanted to hear my interview with Betty Cockrum of Planned Parenthood of Indiana.  Luckily, I have it right here. Betty Cockrum – part 1 Betty Cockrum – part 2 Betty Cockrum – part 3 And in case you were wondering, I do plan to sit down soon and talk with a […]

As the Statehouse Standoff enters into its third week, soon to be followed by its fourth, I noticed something interesting during the daily media availability with Democratic Leader Pat Bauer, a most interesting concession. Yes, I know there’s a lot of talk about concessions and compromise but this one was a little different.  If I […]

Another day of no quorum at the Indiana House of Representatives.  Only two absentee Democrats showed today, State Representatives Terry Goodin and Peggy Welsh.  Democratic State Representative Steve Stemler did not participate in the walkout. When asked whether they woould be back anytime soon, Goodin said they would stay gone for as long as it […]

Lots of things to talk about this morning, so let’s get started… If anyone thought having a few days to think would change embattled Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White mind and he would step down, not so much.  I communicated with White this weekend via text messaging and when I asked if he was […]

A legitimate question has been asked regarding the absentee Indiana House Democrats.   If their pay is being docked because they have unexcused absences at the legislature, does that same rule apply for those who work for other units of  government? According to the Indiana Chamber of Commerce Directory, the following State Reps hold the following […]

I recently received a copy of this e-mail sent out by Indiana House Democratic Leader Pat Bauer regarding the Statehouse Stalemate.  I thought it was worth reprinting here. ********* On Wednesday, I met face to face with the leader of the Indiana House Republicans. I think we had a good discussion. They’re not yet prepared […]