Archive for February, 2010

Hostettler Leading in Polls

A new Daily Kos/Research 2000 poll reaffirms what other polls have also been suggesting – former U.S. Rep. John Hostettler is the Republican’s strongest candidate against Brad Ellsworth. In a head to head battle between Dan Coats and Ellsworth, Coats leads Ellsworth by a mere 37 percent to 36 percent, with 27 percent undecided. By [...]

Left Out in the Cold?

While the discussion of selecting Bayh’s successor in “a very formal process, like a primary election” has received plenty of attention, equally intriguing are those who were not considered. Just a few years ago Evansville Mayor Jonathon Weinzapfel would have been considered a favorite to get the nod from Democrat leadership. Back then he [...]

Saturday Quick Hits

The Courier & Press reports today what has been rumored for a while now – John Hostettler intends to accept PAC money during his Senate run. His refusal to accept it previously was widely regarded as one of the reasons his congressional races were consistently close. With additional money and polls already showing him to [...]

Friday Quick Hits

The Courier & Press reports that the Local 808 filed charges with the National Labor Relations Board alleging Whirlpool “interfered with, restrained and coerced employees from the exercise of their rights … by threatening employees if they participate in a union rally.” While we certainly find it humorous Whirlpool would threaten workers with the possibility [...]

Rep. Hill: 8th District Vulnerable

Eric Bradner reports that Rep. Baron Hill, D-Seymour, is still deciding whether to seek the Democratic nomination to succeed Sen. Evan Bayh. The inter-party battle could prove to be interesting, especially if Hill has the support of some Democratic bosses as he claims.
Allegedly, the ability of Democrats to hold on to the House seat vacated [...]

The Harris Factor

The Evansville Courier & Press carries a story today about the kick-off of a reorganization committee to merge city and county government. We find efficiencies, improved community image, and diminished government waste are just a few of the numerous reasons to support such a reorganization.
This sort of reorganization committee is obviously significant, so you would [...]

Dems On Life Support

Rasmussen Reports released a new poll today demonstrating just how far Democrats have sunk in the eyes of the public.
Voter unhappiness with Congress has reached the highest level ever recorded by Rasmussen Reports as 71% now say the legislature is doing a poor job.
That’s up ten points from the previous high of 61% reached a [...]

Go Get ‘em Tiger

Following Trent (“Tiger”) Van Haaften’s* entrance into Indiana’s 8th congressional race, he took issue with his opponent examining his record as a state legislator. (Van Haaften lacks his own campaign organization so he must rely on his local party for issuing such statements.)
In Van Haaften’s view examining a legislator’s voting record is “personal” and “ugly”. [...]