As I sat down at my computer getting ready to write another blog post, I dreaded writing about the stalemate at the Indiana General Assembly. Now granted this one would have been a little different as House Speaker Brian Bosma and Democratic leader Pat Bauer both seemed to agree that progress had been made in […]
As the Statehouse Standoff enters into its third week, soon to be followed by its fourth, I noticed something interesting during the daily media availability with Democratic Leader Pat Bauer, a most interesting concession. Yes, I know there’s a lot of talk about concessions and compromise but this one was a little different. If I […]
A legitimate question has been asked regarding the absentee Indiana House Democrats. If their pay is being docked because they have unexcused absences at the legislature, does that same rule apply for those who work for other units of government? According to the Indiana Chamber of Commerce Directory, the following State Reps hold the following […]
I recently received a copy of this e-mail sent out by Indiana House Democratic Leader Pat Bauer regarding the Statehouse Stalemate. I thought it was worth reprinting here. ********* On Wednesday, I met face to face with the leader of the Indiana House Republicans. I think we had a good discussion. They’re not yet prepared […]
It looks like the Indiana “Statehouse Stalemate” will continue through Monday. House Democratic leader Pat Bauer put out the following statement Friday afternoon… “Our members will be staying in Urbana, Illinois, this weekend. We will not be returning for the House floor session on Monday. There has been no progress in negotiations.” Depending on when […]
Here’s some reaction to Governor Mitch Daniels State of the State address. Is anyone really surprised? Pat Bauer, House Democratic Leader “Yet for the seventh year in a row, our governor does not use his State of the State speech to talk about the number one problem that concerns most Hoosiers: jobs. This is the […]
There have been a few items of note worth reporting this morning for your amusement and entertainment so here they are…. House Minority Leader Pat Bauer won’t say whether Democrats will exercise the “walk out” option this session as a way to halt the Republican agenda. The last time Democrats were in the minority, 2005, […]
With the start of the new year comes the new year’s resolutions. We all have goals to lose weight, quit smoking, be better people, or in my case finish that novel that’s been sitting in my laptop for three years. I’m not sure what resolutions some of my favorite politicos in Indiana made for the […]
If you are rooting for Indiana Republicans to take back the State House of Representatives, I’ve got some good news for you and some bad news for you. First, the good news. If the election were held today, you would win by a very comfortable margin. I’ve been doing some analysis as of late and […]
After a nice 4th of July weekend, it’s back to the daily grind of government, politics, gossip, rumor and blatant innuendo. So with all that said, here’s what I have for you today… Al Sharpton’s pending visit to Eastern Star Church nearly didn’t happen. Word is that some members of Pastor Jeffrey Johnson’s church were […]
