Running on Merritt
There has been a lot of speculation on whether State Senator Jim Merritt (R-Indianapolis) will run for re-election. I spoke to Jim this past weekend and from all indications he will run for re-election. I also gathered from our conversation that it seems unlikely he’ll run for Pro Tempore. He is starting up a new business and wants to spend time with his family as one his children will be junior in high school while two are going into eighth grade this year. Pro Tempore takes a lot of time and from everyone I’ve spoken with is a job that works much better if you are retired. My money is still on Tom Weatherwax as the candidate all Senate factions can agree on. Stay tuned.
