My good friend Jon Easter has a rather interesting post on his Indy Democrat blog today. He writes about his support for Democratic gubernatorial candidate John Gregg, but because of Gregg’s position on marriage equality, Libertarian Rupert Boneham has shown up on his radar screen. It’s a very interesting read and personifies what I have […]
When Center Township Constable Tony Duncan called City-County Councilor VopOsili the “n-word” last week at a Center Township Democrat Club meeting, you knew trouble was in paradise. Duncan’s comment — “That nigga doesn’t know what he’s doing down there” —referenced Osili’s support of expanding the downtown Tax Increment Finance (TIF) District to include Mass Ave […]
So with about 30 days to go until E-Day (Election Day), what’s your prediction? Here are the categories. Presidential (popular and electoral math) U.S. Senate (with point spread) Governor (with the point spread) Attorney General and Superintendent of Public Instruction (with point spread) Congressional Delegation make up (right now it’s 6 Rs and 3 Ds) […]
As part of tonight’s Presidential Debate coverage, I’ll be tweeting along with several other media and political types as part of the Indianapolis Star’s debate coverage. We will be tweeting with the hashtag #StarDebate Scheduled to participate are… Abdul-Hakim-Shabazz (@attyabdul) or @IndyPoliticsOrg Mary Beth Schneider (@marybschneider) Matt Tully (@matthewltully) Erika Smith (@indystar_erika) Pete Seat (@peteseat) […]
A number of candidates have unveiled their latest Television ads either promoting themselves or attacking their opponents. Here are a few of the latest ones. Richard Mourdock – Republican candidate U.S. Senate Joe Donnelly – Democratic candidate U.S. Senate John Gregg – Democratic candidate for Governor Mike Pence – Republican candidate for Governor Tony […]
Just like we did back in the May Primary, we are giving the candidates for federal, state and local offices here in Indiana the chance to tells voters why they are running and more importantly, why they should vote for them. Indiana Barrister is making space available on this blog, as well as our sister […]
With 40 days left to go in the 2012 Election cycle, I figured that would be as good time as any to offer a few assessments and even worse – predictions – regarding the races here in Indiana. As always, a day is like a lifetime in politics and anything can, and usually does, change. […]
About seven or 8 years ago, a child who was a victim of abuse or neglect was probably better off being in the abusive household rather than being put in the hands of the Indiana Department of Child Services. Here’s why. Back in 2004, 57 children were the fatal victims of abuse and neglect. 19 […]
The Indiana Department of Child Services is disputing allegations in Sunday’s Indianapolis Star that alleges Commissioner Judge James Payne tried to influence a custody case involving his grandchildren. In the story Payne is accused of waging a behind-the-scenes fight against the agency and derail recommendations in a child neglect case involving his grandchildren. The Star […]
If City-County Council Democrats have a secret plan to pay for public safety that does not involve the elimination of the property tax homestead credit I for one will be waiting with baited breath to see exactly what it is and whether it will actually add up. My colleague Jon Murray pens an article in […]
