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News - 02/21/2011 - EDITORIAL: Legislators need to create jobs, not kill them (Indianapolis Business Journal)
Sadly, a legislative body supposedly focused on job creation continues to willfully disregard the advice of the very business community that is expected to create those jobs.
News - 02/20/2011 - Daniels stretches truth a bit (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
Gov. Mitch Daniels has been getting kudos coast to coast in recent weeks, especially after a national speech at a significant conference of conservatives.
News - 02/17/2011 - ICYMI: President Obama stands up for public servants, and so do Hoosier Democrats!
President Obama, during an interview with a Milwaukee television station yesterday, made it clear that while we all need to be aware of “fiscal realities” in these difficult economic times, there’s no excuse for vilifying those who devote their lives to public service.
Press Release - 02/16/2011 - Indiana Democrats launch “Where Are The Jobs?” feature
Republicans must focus on Hoosier pocketbooks, not divisive wedge issues
News - 02/09/2011 - Uran files for re-election to C.P. mayor (Times of Northwest Indiana)
Mayor David Uran filed documents on Tuesday to run for a second term as Crown Point mayor. Uran, a Democrat, said he will campaign on his accomplishments over four years and his administration's goals for the future.
News - 11/05/2010 - Buttigieg Reflects on Run For Indiana Treasurer - South Bend Tribune
Pete Buttigieg had a rough introduction to politics this year in his first run for public office. The South Bend Democrat lost the race for Indiana treasurer to Republican incumbent Richard Mourdock, 62 percent to 38 percent. But Buttigieg said he has no regrets about taking on Mourdock, his investment strategies and his effort last year to block Chrysler's bankruptcy with a lawsuit filed on behalf of state pension funds. "Sometimes standing up for what you believe gets you killed at the polls," he said matter-of-factly. "You have to accept that. That's part of politics."
News - 11/04/2010 - Compromise Essential as GOP Takes House (Post-Trib)
Northwest Indiana's heavily Democratic delegation to the General Assembly will face a difficult, but not insurmountable, task when legislators head to the Statehouse in January. Republicans may have as many as 58 members in the House after seizing control from the Democrats. With Republicans controlling the governor's office and both the House and the Senate, legislators from the most heavily Democratic part of the state could find it difficult to get things accomplished, especially with the area seemingly out of favor with the governor.
Press Release - 11/01/2010 - Young Campaign Resorts to Breaking the Law – Again
Trailing in the polls and early voting, Todd Young’s campaign resorted to breaking the law on Monday, sending illegal computerized phone calls to Hoosier voters. The illegal activity was discovered after Young’s campaign placed an illegal robo call to a Hill volunteer. The Young campaign used the same dirty tricks to win the May Republican primary. A complaint is being filed with the office of the Indiana Attorney General.
News - 11/01/2010 - Candidates For Lesser Known Offices Offer Civics Lessons (Trib Star)
It’s hard enough to get name recognition when you run for statewide office. Imagine having to spend time getting recognition for the office itself. But that’s what the major party candidates for state treasurer and state auditor have found themselves doing this election season: Giving voters a civics lesson on Indiana government. “It’s not the West Wing,” said Pete Buttigieg, the 28-year-old seeking to unseat Treasurer Richard Mourdock “It’s not an office people wake up in the morning thinking about.”
News - 10/30/2010 - Dem Statewide Candidates Hit Road Together (NWI)
The three Democratic candidates for statewide office are hitting the road for a three-day, 12-city campaign trip this Halloween weekend hoping to scare up some votes for Election Day on Tuesday. Secretary of State candidate Vop Osili, State Treasurer candidate Pete Buttigieg and State Auditor candidate Sam Locke left an Indianapolis union hall Friday morning in two minivans and an SUV, cheered by some 20 sign-waving supporters.
Press Release - 10/28/2010 - Sam Locke: Government Reform Should Start In Indianapolis
Locke has already outlined his plans to propose more elaborate payable and contract audits, discussed ways the Auditor can play a bigger role in curbing waste, and detailed additional measures the State should take to ensure financial transparency. He continues this week by pledging to be a vocal advocate for government reform, starting from within the State’s financial management structure.
Press Release - 10/27/2010 - Democrat Statewide Ticket To Tour The State This Weekend
The Democratic candidates for secretary of state, state auditor and state treasurer will join forces this weekend on a barnstorming tour of the state to rally supporters and stump for last minute votes ahead of Tuesday’s election. Secretary of state nominee Vop Osili, state auditor nominee Sam Locke and state treasurer nominee Pete Buttigieg will visit 12 cities over the weekend.
News - 10/27/2010 - Van Haaften, Bucshon Spar at Debate (Courier&Press)
Although Tuesday night marked the first time Republican Larry Bucshon and Democrat Trent Van Haaften debated each other directly, the themes of their long campaign for the 8th District seat in the U.S. House were well-established. Just a week before Election Day, Bucshon reminded voters he is a heart doctor — not a politician — for the repeal of the health care bill and lower spending. Meanwhile, Van Haaften, a member of the Indiana State House of Representatives, tried to paint himself as the one who would work to save jobs in the region.
News - 10/25/2010 - Indy Star Endorses Four Democrats in U.S. House Races
The Indianapolis Star has endorsed four Democrats for U.S. Congress - District 1: Pete Visclosky, District 2: Joe Donnelly, District 7: Andre Carson, and District 9: Baron Hill
News - 10/24/2010 - Secretary of State Finishes Reviewing Voter Fraud Allegations Against Charlie White (Indy Star)
Secretary of State Todd Rokita announced today that he has finished reviewing voter fraud allegations against Charlie White, a Republican who’s running to take Rokita’s place. Rokita’s office didn’t make any recommendations on the matter because Hamilton County has appointed two special prosecutors to decide if charges should be filed, according to a statement Rokita’s office released this afternoon.
News - 10/24/2010 - Revolving Door Should Be Closed on Dan Coats - Indy Star
Somehow, he's gotten many voters to gloss over a resume that should disqualify anyone -- no matter how good a person or sharp a mind -- from serving in the Senate. He's asking voters to elect him to the world's so-called most deliberative body after spending years making gobs of money by lobbying his old pals in that same body. The revolving door, through which lawmakers walk to become high-paid lobbyists, is a crushing problem.
Press Release - 10/20/2010 - Buttigieg Releases Report On State Investments; Calls For Explanation
Offering a long overdue look at the state’s investment portfolio, today Democratic State Treasurer nominee Pete Buttigieg released a simple, straightforward analysis of where and how Hoosier’s tax dollars money are invested. Buttigieg’s “Report to the People” shines light on the millions of dollars lost in recent years due to overly risky investments in junk bonds, mortgage-backed securities and other toxic assets as well as questionable investments in foreign governments and companies with questionable track records.
Press Release - 10/20/2010 - Locke Continues Innovation Discussion; Wants More Transparency
Sam Locke, Democratic Candidate for State Auditor, announced two weeks ago that he would unveil four major innovations planned for the office should he be elected by Hoosier voters on November 2nd. Locke began by proposing more elaborate payable and contract audits and discussing ways the Auditor can play a bigger role in curbing waste.
News - 10/19/2010 - Todd Rokita’s Campaign Manager Quits (WISH TV)
The Todd Rokita for Congress campaign is in turmoil. The campaign manager quit over the weekend, less than three weeks before Election Day. She is the third campaign manager to leave the 4th District Republican since the May primary. And it comes at a time when Democrat David Sanders is accusing Todd Rokita of hiring a convicted child molester to work on his campaign staff.
News - 10/18/2010 - A Town Saved by Stimulus (CNN Money)
Kokomo is going back to work. A year and a half ago the fate of this car town, home to four Chrysler plants and a Delphi facility, was as uncertain as the American auto industry itself. Now, thanks largely to the federal government, the town's unemployment rate has gone from over 20% to under 14%. Economists disagree over the real nationwide impact of the massive stimulus jolt orchestrated by President Obama. But here in Kokomo, the Recovery Act and Obama's auto bailout have jolted Kokomo back to life -- keeping big industry from fleeing and attracting newcomers as well.
