If  you’re interested in knowing how the candidates for the U.S. Senate are doing over with certified signature collection, I’ve got some interesting numbers for you from across all Indiana nine Congressional districts… Dan Coats – 14,113. Don Bates, Jr – 6,173. John Hostetler – 6,946.  (And he may still have some out) Marlin Stutzman […]

In case you’re wondering how the signature count certification was going for your favorite U.S. Senate candidate, here’s a rundown from the 7th Congressional District. Marlin  Stutzman – 561 John Hostetler – 556 Don Bates, Jr.  – 502 Richard Behney – 647 Dan Coats – 800 Tamara d’Ippolito – 3 The numbers come straight from […]

While interviewing Republican U.S. Senate candidate Dan Coats on the radio yesterday, I had a flashback to the 2004 U.S. Senate race in my home state of Illinois.  I was doing the same talk show/political commentator gig and covering Alan Keyes’ entrance into the race against then U.S. Senator Barack Obama. During a news conference […]

Now that the Indianapolis Colts have lost the Super Bowl (31-17),  I can let you know what else is on tap for this week… In the race to challenge Evan Bayh, you would think that former U.S. Senator Dan Coats was already in the race the way the ads have been popping up all over […]

Is it my imagination or has this week just been non-stop politically?!  Here’s the latest… City-County Council Member Lincoln Plowman is on administrative leave from IMPD pending an internal investigation.  It’s unclear exactly what Plowman is under investigation for, but it appear its is related to his duties as a Council Member.   According published reports […]

Here’s Dan Coats statement on challenging Evan Bayh. After much thoughtful consideration, I have authorized my supporters to begin gathering signatures as I test the waters for a potential challenge to Evan Bayh in 2010. Over the next few weeks, I will be talking to Hoosiers from all walks of life, and I will make […]