WAGNER: The rise of a new Hoosier swing voter
Quick, describe a Hoosier swing voter. White, married, middle-class male from southern Indiana, somewhere between 35 and 55 years old, right?
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WAGNER: Shake up higher education, thoughtfully
Last November, I received an e-mail from Indiana University asking me for input on a branding campaign for prospective students. Intentionally or not, the survey focused on creative elements for the School of Journalism.
WAGNER: Pence could learn from Daniels’ style
Here are six words I never imagined stringing together: I’m going to miss Mitch Daniels.
WAGNER: Political ads filtered by a 4-year-old
We don’t watch a lot of television in our house, but when it’s on, it’s almost always tuned to a news station or show.
WAGNER: Why the undecideds seem indecisive
I’ll bet you’re not an undecided voter. How do I know? Because you’re reading this opinion piece in this political publication that resides within a larger publication that’s focused on a narrow set of issues. In other words, you’re engaged.
WAGNER: Local politics transcend partisanship
Everyone loves to say that all politics is local, and it’s largely true that people get the most riled up about things they see or that affect them on a daily basis.
WAGNER: More than ever, what was he thinking?
Which makes you wonder why they continue to do, say and write such dumb stuff.
WAGNER: Merit in helping others tug on bootstraps
The safety net works, but it requires a bit more compassion alongside today’s version of conservatism.
WAGNER: More of a woman’s touch needed in politics
It would be nice to see a little more thoughtfulness and a little less brute force.
WAGNER: Lugar’s ‘broken brand’ began with negative ad
Think Crystal Pepsi and New Coke. Or in the case of exploding products, consider the Ford Pinto.
WAGNER: Hoosiers need a high court like them
That there is no woman in the room means our state is missing out on a very important perspective.
WAGNER: Bringing Venn diagrams to bear on politics
Feats of Strength are optional, but an Airing of Grievances is mandatory.
WAGNER: In praise of Parker, leader of Democrats
Elected officials and candidates asked him that same week to remain on the job, a testament to his track record.
WAGNER: Getting the mass-transit basics right
Truths about our current bus system: It is underfunded. It has a reputation for lousy customer service.
WAGNER: Intruders who make democracy work
They are dedicated. They are passionate. And most importantly, they are involved.
WAGNER: Coming soon, the Indiana Gridiron Dinner
Civility in politics isn’t dead. You just have to find the middle ground of funny.
WAGNER: Move ahead on a new public safety facility
If you’ve ever dealt with the local courts, you know that nothing is particularly easy to find or logically laid out.
WAGNER: Sick and tired of worn Hoosier stereotypes
Let’s trumpet our rich sports history, our top-tier university system, and our manufacturing and logistics infrastructure.
WAGNER: The unappealing options for life after Mitch
With a presidential bid off the table, those moderate Republicans who’ve loyally worked for Daniels over the years must now choose between life beyond politics or holding their noses on some issues just to stay in the game.
WAGNER: The complete dynamo who is Pete Buttigieg
Unless something goes horribly awry in November, he’s going to be the next mayor of South Bend.