Anti-incumbent wave unlikely to swamp ‘lucky’ Burton
Congressman Dan Burton is expected to win his 15th term Tuesday despite what some say is an anti-incumbent sentiment sweeping the nation.
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GOP could gain quorum in state Senate election
Indiana Senate Democrats, long considered the last bastion of liberal thought in state government, are in danger of becoming politically irrelevant after the Nov. 2 election—something they say would disenfranchise nearly 2 million Hoosiers who live in their districts.
Presidential hopefuls Daniels, Pence reflect two sides of GOP
If Gov. Mitch Daniels and U.S. Rep. Mike Pence become presidential candidates, through them Indiana will represent something of a microcosm of the national Republican Party and its philosophical wings.
Ellsworth attacks Coats’ lobbying career in debate
U.S. Rep. Brad Ellsworth on Monday used his first debate with Republican Dan Coats in the race for Indiana's open U.S. Senate seat to attack Coats for his time spent as a lobbyist. Libertarian Rebecca Sink-Burris tried to set her party apart by staying above the fray.
Election could give GOP control of state policy decisions
With a Republican tide predicted to wash over the country in next month’s election, there is a very real chance that the Indiana House will be dominated by the GOP for the first time since 2005-06, putting virtually all policy-setting responsibilities in Indiana in one party’s hands.
Voter group’s website analyzes candidates’ stands
A nonpartisan group has launched a website to help Indiana voters determine where candidates stand on the issues, even if the candidates didn't answer its pre-election survey.
Free tickets available for local Senate debate
The Indiana Debate Commission is giving away tickets for the Oct. 11 debate on the IUPUI campus. The debate is the first of three scheduled between Republican Dan Coats, Democrat Brad Ellsworth and Libertarian Rebecca Sink-Burris.
Democrats: Secretary of state hopeful committed voter fraud
The Republican hoping to be Indiana's next top election official committed voter fraud when he cast a ballot in the May primary using his ex-wife's home as his address, Democrats alleged Tuesday.
Democrats charge conflict in parking meter deal
A city lobbyist who also is registered to lobby for Affiliated Computer Services Inc., which was chosen to receive a 50-year lease deal to manage meter operations, says he was not involved in the deal.
GOP secretary of state hopeful quits town council
Charlie White says because of his statewide campaign and recent marriage he didn't realize that his new home was outside his Fishers Town Council district.
Pence is tops in conservatives’ straw vote
A straw vote suggests that social conservatives favor Indiana Rep. Mike Pence to head a Republican presidential ticket with former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin in 2012.
Should journalists contribute to politicians?
A survey reveals Indiana newspaper execs chipping in to campaign war chests.
Musings on a Daniels presidential bid
Terms Daniels uses a lot—"statism" and "adult conversation"—could be revealing about his intentions.
Daniels’ GOP dinners fuel White House speculation
Speculation about Gov. Mitch Daniels' presidential aspirations is rising with reports that he has been hosting a series of dinners with top Republican business and policy leaders from around the country.
Indiana GOP candidates for U.S. House unanimously pledge to repeal health reform
All nine Republicans—count 'em—have signed a pledge. What is that telling us?
Bayh likely to run for governor, party official says
Marion County Democratic chief Ed Treacy expects an announcement after the first of the year.
Control of House key issue as election season revs up
One hundred Indiana House seats are on the ballot—though many fewer are competitive—but their outcomes may affect the state well beyond the two-year terms that the candidates seek.
Is Baron Hill high and dry?
The congressman was the only one from the Indiana delegation to vote for cap and trade. Now, with the Senate having gotten
cold feet on the legislation, Hill might have been left to twist in the wind.
Big budget cuts will make for bitter state politics
As Indiana’s reserves dwindle toward zero and federal stimulus money disappears, trying to keep political debate friendly
and the budget in the black will be quite a challenge. Half a year before they must craft the next state budget, Democrats
and Republicans already are squabbling.
BP donates to Indiana candidates, some return cash
BP's employee political action committee donated nearly $24,000 to Indiana legislative candidates in June, but not everyone
wants to cash the checks after the biggest offshore oil spill in U.S. history.