“Hey, maybe you haven’t been keeping up on current events, but we just got our asses kicked, pal!” It’s not everyday I can use a quote from the 1986 film Aliens, but after talking on background with several  Democrats across the state Monday, I seriously think, for the first time this election season, we could […]

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 […]

I have to give Evan Bayh credit.  He did something no Republican could ever do,  drove himself out of office.   Now granted it was more like walking away, but still the Senator’s decision not to run again has sent shock waves through Indiana’s political landscape like an earthquake through Haiti. Of course the big question […]

Here are Evan Bayh’s comments shortly after announcing he is not running for another term.  I’m still working the phones and dissecting all this for some informed analysis. Evan Bayh Here’s Indiana Democratic Chairman Dan Parker’s reaction. Dan Parker I’ll have more for you in the morning.

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 […]

Here are a few political items to start you day off right… 4th and Rokita? I’m hearing from reliable sources, again, that Indiana Secretary of State Todd Rokita is very likely to run for the Republican nomination for the 4th Congressional District.   Steve Buyer announced Friday he was not seeking another term because of his […]

You have to admit that as  far as politics go, last week was a giant roller coaster here in Indiana.  Let’s recap. Mike Pence is out as a possible to challenger to Democrat Evan Bayh for the U.S. Senate.  Secretary of State Todd Rokita might get in the race or he might get in the race […]