GOOD TIMES
I attended the Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce’s Hob Nob yesterday. It is one of the premiere political events in the city. There is something about everyone who is running for office all in the same room that just makes my day. It is a room of good will and good spirits. And so in that vain, I offer up my thoughts on the candidates.
Bart Peterson – The incumbent Mayor was his charming self as always. He saw me holding a “Bart Peterson for Mayor” bumper sticker and jokingly asked me if it was an endorsement? Then he looked at the beer I was holding and said “that explains it.”
Greg Ballard – The challenger played it pretty straight, it wasn’t a grand slam, but it wasn’t a strike out.
Fred Peterson – He’s the Libertarian candidate for Mayor. He chatted. People listended.
Democrats – They were in good spirits, but some of the more experienced candidates had their own plans to campaign at a distance from some of their more “controversial” members.
Republicans – They were enthusiastic, more about getting the council than the Mayor’s office, but enthusiastic nonetheless.
The Chamber – A great event as always.
