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Which Hoosier Elections Are Being Bought?

October 12, 2010 · by Brian · in Politics

Yesterday, I wrote about the various outside groups – at least 3 of which are “headquartered” out of PO boxes at retail shops around the country – who are spending money by the thousands in an effort to influence elections…

Who’s Buying Hoosier Elections?

October 11, 2010 · by Brian · in Politics

Over the past several months, a nonprofit organization has pumped hundreds of thousands of dollars into Indiana’s 8th District Congressional race. According to reports filed with the Federal Election Commission, Americans for Job Security has spent more than $355,000 since…

Last night’s votes reveal priorities

May 28, 2010 · by Brian · in Politics

Hoosier Representatives Andre Carson, Baron Hill, Brad Ellsworth, and Pete Visclosky all earned the gratitude of their fellow Hoosiers for voting to include the Murphy amendment in this year’s defense spending bill. As you probably know, the amendment instructs the…

Does Democratic victory in PA-12 have implications for Indiana?

May 19, 2010 · by Brian · in Politics

Last night, Democrat Mark Critz won the special election to fill Jack Murtha’s old seat in Pennsylvania’s 12th district. This race in a swing district (Voted Kerry in ‘04, McCain in ‘08) was hyped by Fox News and many Democratic…

Indiana and National Issues Update

July 25, 2005 · by Brian · in Politics

From the Bloomington Herald-Times, July 15 (no link, subscription required): Monroe County Democrats want an investigation into U.S. Rep. Mike Sodrel’s allegations of vote fraud during last year’s election. The request for an investigation comes eight months after a heated…

Ellsworth’s Fundraising Jumpstart

July 11, 2005 · by Brian · in Politics

Good news today: Vanderburgh County Sheriff Brad Ellsworth has raised nearly $140,000 in the month since he announced he will challenge Republican U.S. Rep. John Hostettler next year. This puts Ellsworth in a very strong position, well ahead of Hostettler’s…

DCCC Ads Target Hostettler, Sodrel

June 1, 2005 · by Brian · in Politics

From US Newswire, 5/27: Last night, the House rejected a motion by Rep. Gene Taylor of Mississippi that would have expanded health care for our National Guard and Reservists and their families. Today, Republicans in the House blocked consideration of…

Jennings will not seek 8th District Seat in 2006

May 28, 2005 · by Brian · in Politics

Jon Jennings will not challenge John Hostettler for the 8th District seat in 2006. The new Democratic front-runner seems to be Vanderburgh County Sheriff Brad Ellsworth. From today’s Courier & Press: Vanderburgh County Sheriff Brad Ellsworth, meanwhile, said he is…

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