EARLY: Majoring in the minors can be rewarding
Fifty years ago, the Marion County delegation to the Indiana House consisted of 12 men. Among them were Charles Bosma, Brian Bosma’s father; Jim Clark, Murray Clark’s father; and me.
Rex Early / Special to IBJ
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EARLY: Sweeping up after a mixed election
Are you tired of hearing about politics and the election? Then shake hands with a brother Elk, because I, too, am glad it’s over.
EARLY: Donnelly running on high-pocrisy
It is only a few days until the election, and the Mourdock-Donnelly Senate race is still in limbo.
EARLY: We could have watered our lawns
Water is a valuable commodity. Wars have been fought over water rights. This summer’s drought certainly made people here in Indiana become water conscious. Geist and Morse reservoirs were both being tested before we finally got relief.
EARLY: Mourdock firmly in Jenner tradition
It’s nine weeks until the election, and Richard Mourdock from southern Indiana and Joe Donnelly from northwest Indiana are in a barn-burner race for the Senate seat. I am going to vote for Mourdock because I like his “tell it like it is” style, much like my all-time best Indiana senator, William Ezra Jenner.
EARLY: Don’t confuse Donnelly as a switch-hitter
Mickey Mantle played baseball for the New York Yankees, where he hit 536 home runs. He was one of the greatest switch-hitters in baseball.
EARLY: Leave the knife at home but bring the gun
Indiana Republicans sent a signal that we want someone to stand up and fight.
EARLY: The mole hill that’s tripping many a politician
White didn’t understand that town council seats are more important than congressional seats.
EARLY: Pondering angles on the primary elections
Lugar’s ads have run Mourdock’s name ID off the chart.
EARLY: Reliably conservative Burton has served well
I have admired Burton because he has always done the little things.
EARLY: Vividly dreaming of a Daniels nomination
I saw senior citizens throw away their crutches and dance in the aisles.
EARLY: Some friendly advice to the Democrats
I realize it is late for a new team to enter the fray.
EARLY: Thanks, John, for the Japanese auto plants
Japan is now Indiana’s No. 1 international partner and a good friend.
EARLY: The council’s long and winding agenda
I do not care what people do as long as they don’t do it in the street and scare the horses.
EARLY: This won’t be a quiet General Assembly
Some of the newer members see 2012 as a great opportunity to pass some of their favorite legislation.
EARLY: What has to happen for Ballard to win
Ballard needs to get some of the vote from what I call the Si Greene’s Pub and Golden Ace Democrats.
EARLY: Why Perry should, and will, trounce Obama
Because of a fair regulatory climate, in the last two years there has been an influx of companies moving to Texas. In fact, in the last two years, approximately half of America’s new jobs are in Texas.
EARLY: Don’t underestimate our National Guard
The Indiana Guard Ranger Company served intact in the Vietnam War and earned more medals in 1969 than any U.S. Army company in a one-year period.
EARLY: Loudly singing praises of education reform
Vince Lombardi would want Bennett and Daniels on his team. These two bold leaders refused to quit on our kids.
EARLY: Prognostications for the congressional races
The new 6th District will be a real Chinese fire drill. With Mike Pence running for governor, the battle for his seat will be on.