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Baron Hill Endorses Obama

Last updated on Wednesday, April 30, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana Congressman Baron Hill is endorsing Barack Obama for the Democratic nomination for president.

Clinton: Energy Traders Are Manipulating Market

Last updated on Wednesday, April 30, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - A day after her husband told a Carmel audience they should probably vote against any candidate who says he can bring back cheap oil, Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton is promising to bring oil prices down, and prices at the gas pump with them.

Poll Shows Presidential Primary Race Still Too Close To Call

Last updated on Wednesday, April 30, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - A new poll released today shows that the democratic presidential primary race in Indiana is too close to call.

Nearly 90,000 Hoosiers Have Voted Early In Primary

Last updated on Wednesday, April 30, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Nearly 90,000 people have cast ballots for next week’s Indiana primary, far outpacing the total number of absentee votes during the last presidential primary in 2004.

Obama Camp Accuses Pro-Clinton Group Of Breaking Election Law

Last updated on Tuesday, April 29, 2008

(UNDATED) - A controversial 527 group is running anti-Barack Obama ads in Indiana as of this morning, and not only is the Obama camp upset, they say it’s illegal!

Ackerson Leads Buyer In Fundraising, Buyer Leads In Cash On Hand

Last updated on Monday, April 28, 2008

(ZIONSVILLE) - Indiana 4th District Democratic congressional contender Nels Ackerson is claiming a lead in fundraising efforts over incumbent Republican Congressman Steve Buyer.

Clinton Calls For Lincoln-Like Debate With Obama

Last updated on Monday, April 28, 2008

(SOUTH BEND) - During her appearance in South Bend on Saturday, Senator Hillary Clinton said she wants a debate in Indiana with Senator Barack Obama ahead of the state’s May 6 primary.

Obama: Like Others, Grant County Needs Economic Revitalization

Last updated on Monday, April 28, 2008

(MARION) - Senator Barack Obama’s plans for change in America brought a crowd of 2,000 people to their feet time and again at Saturday morning’s town hall meeting in Marion.

Hoosier GOP In Process Of Developing State Party Platform

Last updated on Thursday, April 24, 2008

(UNDATED) - Indiana’s Republican Party is gathering information through public hearings around the state to help craft the 2008 party platform.

Clinton Open To Idea Of Debate In Indiana

Last updated on Thursday, April 24, 2008

(UNDATED) - Pennsylvania’s primary is in the history books and it’s back to Indiana for the two democrats vying for the presidential nomination.

How Will Clinton's Win In Pennsy Affect Her Efforts In Indiana?

Last updated on Wednesday, April 23, 2008

(BLOOMINGTON) - New York Senator Hillary Clinton is now in a precarious position coming into the Indiana and North Carolina primaries.

Mellencamp Performs With Both Clinton, Obama

Last updated on Wednesday, April 23, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana rocker John Mellencamp is taking the stage this week to support both Democratic presidential candidates.

Obama, Mellencamp Pitching Free Concert In Evansville Tonight

Last updated on Tuesday, April 22, 2008

(UNDATED) - Today is primary day in the Keystone State, and, though many Hoosiers thought they could rest through this evening without being bombarded by presidential candidates, Illinois Senator Barack Obama has announced a team event in Evansville for tonight at 7:30 central, 8:30 eastern, to include his wife Michelle and Seymour, Indiana’s golden boy John Mellencamp.

Buyer Looks To Cut Off "Counterfeit" Prescription Drugs

Last updated on Tuesday, April 22, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - One Indiana congressman is pushing for tougher laws to keep counterfeit drugs out of the US.

Obama Outraises Clinton 3 To 1 In Hoosier Dollars

Last updated on Tuesday, April 22, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Barack Obama’s campaign raised almost three times as much money from Indiana residents last month as Democratic presidential foe Hillary Rodham Clinton.

GOP Confident In Keeping Indiana In November

Last updated on Tuesday, April 22, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Republicans expect to get a majority of the presidential vote this fall in Indiana regardless whether Barack Obama or Hillary Clinton is the Democratic nominee.

Ackerson Takes Buyer To Task On Veterans Benefits

Last updated on Monday, April 21, 2008

(BEDFORD) - Democratic congressional contender Nels Ackerson, who’s challenging Republican incumbent Steve Buyer for his 4th District seat, made a visit to the Lawrence County Courthouse this morning to talk about his plans for veterans benefits.

Pennsylvania Votes Tomorrow, Get Ready Indiana!

Last updated on Monday, April 21, 2008

(UNDATED) - Tomorrow is D-Day for voters in the Keystone State. Tuesday April 22nd is the day for the much vaunted primary vote in Pennsylvania, helping further the decision between Democratic presidential hopefuls Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama.

But why does that matter to you?

Daniels In Dead Heat With Schellinger, Thompson

Last updated on Monday, April 21, 2008

(UNDATED) - A new poll shows that if the race for Indiana governor took place today, there would be a virtual tie between Republican Governor Mitch Daniels and either of the two Democratic gubernatorial candidates.

Clinton Splitting Kennedy Support

Last updated on Friday, April 18, 2008

(SOUTH BEND) - Hillary Clinton is hoping the Kennedy name is magic in Indiana.

Valpo Plant Featured In Political Ad

Last updated on Thursday, April 17, 2008

(UNDATED) - A closed factory in Valparaiso is featured in a new 30 second ad from Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton.

Obama Gains Edge Over Clinton In Hoosier Poll

Last updated on Thursday, April 17, 2008

(UNDATED) - A new poll gives Barack Obama a small lead over Hillary Clinton among likely Democratic voters in Indiana ahead of the state’s May 6th primary.

Rep. Carson Throws In With Obama

Last updated on Thursday, April 17, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Seventh District U.S. Congressman Andre Carson, D-Indianapolis, is casting his Superdelegate vote for Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama.

Michelle Obama Says Husband An Ordinary Man

Last updated on Thursday, April 17, 2008

(EVANSVILLE) - Michelle Obama is fighting back against criticism that her husband is elitist.

Daniels Has Healthy Warchest For Gubernatorial Campaign

Last updated on Wednesday, April 16, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Governor Mitch Daniels has announced his war chest being well-built for this year’s general election.

Obama Likely To Do Better At Roundball Than Bowling

Last updated on Wednesday, April 16, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - When politicians are known for the time they spend teeing off, Illinois Senator and presidential hopeful Barack Obama is getting ready to tip off in the Hoosier State.

Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Square Off

Last updated on Wednesday, April 16, 2008

(FORT WAYNE) - The two democratic gubernatorial candidates squared off in a debate in Fort Wayne Tuesday night.

Muncie Republican Official Suspended For Attacking Reporter, Candidate

Last updated on Tuesday, April 15, 2008

(MUNCIE) - Republican voter registration official Will Statom on Monday was suspended without pay for three days.

Michelle Obama To Sweep Through Hoosier State

Last updated on Tuesday, April 15, 2008

(UNDATED) - If the State of Indiana is good enough for Senator Barack Obama, surely it’s good enough for his wife, Michelle. And, apparently, the campaign agrees.

Bill Clinton Makes Fifth Hoosier Visit

Last updated on Tuesday, April 15, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Former President Bill Clinton made his fifth trip through Indiana in support of Senator Hillary Clinton’s “Solutions For America” campaign.

Obama Supporter Gets Day In (Basketball) Court

Last updated on Monday, April 14, 2008

(MARION) - Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama will test his hoops skills against a Marion High School junior.

Evansville Congressman Says He'll Withold Endorsement Until After Primary

Last updated on Monday, April 14, 2008

(EVANSVILLE) - Indiana Congressman Brad Ellsworth is a “Superdelegate,” one of 13 from the State of Indiana who may ultimately end up deciding who the Democratic party’s presidential nominee will be Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama.

Obama Takes Questions From Crowd At Ball State

Last updated on Monday, April 14, 2008

(MUNCIE) - Senator Barack Obama brought his rock star presidential campaign to Ball State University in Muncie Saturday morning.

After Tour Of Humvee Plant, Clinton Says She'll Get Tough On China

Last updated on Monday, April 14, 2008

(MISHAWAKA) - Senator Hillary Clinton told workers at AM General’s Humvee plant Saturday that she’ll get tough on China.

Indiana's Delegates By The Numbers

Last updated on Monday, April 14, 2008

(UNDATED) - Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama are pouring time and money into Indiana’s May 6 primary. But the net gain for the winner is likely to be four delegates, at most.

Fire Destorys Clinton Terre Haute Headquarters

Last updated on Friday, April 11, 2008

(TERRE HAUTE) - Terre Haute fire officials are investigating a fire this morning that destroyed Senator Hillary Clinton’s downtown headquarters.

Election Not About Electing The Person You "Want To Have A Beer With", Says Clark

Last updated on Friday, April 11, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Former presidential hopeful General Wesley Clark hit the campaign trail in Indiana for Senator Hillary Clinton.

Obama Begins Hoosier Bus Tour

Last updated on Thursday, April 10, 2008

(SOUTH BEND) - Senator Barack Obama began an Indiana bus tour with a stop at Washington High School in South Bend.

Congressional Candidate Talks Health Care Reform

Last updated on Thursday, April 10, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - 7th Congressional District candidate Carolene Mays is listing health care reform as one of her top legislative priorities.

Daniels To Continue Health Care Push If Re-Elected

Last updated on Wednesday, April 09, 2008

(CARMEL) - Improving Hoosiers’ health and health coverage would remain a top priority in a second Mitch Daniels administration.

Chelsea Clinton Wraps Up Hoosier State Tour

Last updated on Wednesday, April 09, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Chelsea Clinton wrapped up her second visit to Indianapolis, campaigning for Hillary Clinton at Ivy Tech’s downtown campus.

Gubernatorial Democrat Reveals Health Care Plan

Last updated on Wednesday, April 09, 2008

(UNDATED) - Gubernatorial hopeful Jim Schellinger unveiled his health care plan Tuesday.

Republican Ruckelshaus Endorses Obama

Last updated on Wednesday, April 09, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - A prominent Hoosier Republican has endorsed Democrat Barack Obama for president.

Bill Clinton, Barack Obama Hitting The Hoosier State Again

Last updated on Tuesday, April 08, 2008

(UNDATED) - The ballots are set and the prize is determined with voter registration ending yesterday.

Hoosiers Can "Vote Now" Starting Today

Last updated on Monday, April 07, 2008

(UNDATED) - Hoosiers have options when casting their election ballot.

Hoosier Campaign Spending Increases

Last updated on Saturday, April 05, 2008

(MUNCIE) - No one’s saying for sure just how much Democrats Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama might spend in Indiana, but Gov. Mitch Daniels cites the potential for “millions of dollars” in Hoosier campaign spending leading up to the state’s primary election May 6th.

Chelsea Clinton Returns To Indiana

Last updated on Saturday, April 05, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Chelsea Clinton will make a return trip to Indiana beginning Sunday.

RFK's Family Visits Hoosier State To Support Obama

Last updated on Saturday, April 05, 2008

(FISHERS) - The wife and son of the late Robert F. Kennedy made stops in Central Indiana Friday afternoon in support of presidential hopeful Barack Obama.

No Tolerance For Microvote

Last updated on Saturday, April 05, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana’s only in-state voting-machine manufacturer could be suspended from selling machines in Indiana for five years.

Obama: Still Much Work To Do To Achieve King's Dream

Last updated on Friday, April 04, 2008

(FORT WAYNE) - Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama has returned to Indiana.

Presidential, Gubernatorial Races Statistically Tied In Indiana

Last updated on Friday, April 04, 2008

(UNDATED) - When it comes to politics in Indiana, it seems both of our major, statewide primary races are tied.

Obama Offers 3-on-3 Invitation To Students To Get Voters Registered

Last updated on Friday, April 04, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Presidential candidate Barack Obama hopes a little three-on-three basketball will help get out the vote for the state’s May 6th primary.

Dave Matthews Concert To Support Obama

Last updated on Thursday, April 03, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Monday is the last day to register to vote for Indiana’s primary, and Barack Obama’s presidential campaign is setting its registration drive to music.

Secretary Rokita Going After Uncertified Voting Machine Maker

Last updated on Thursday, April 03, 2008

(UNDATED) - Indiana Secretary of State Todd Rokita’s office has filed a petition to collect civil penalty fees from voting systems vendor, MicroVote totaling more than $360,000.

Bloomington Woman One Of Two To Shadow Sen. Clinton Today

Last updated on Thursday, April 03, 2008

(EVANSVILLE) - Two Hoosiers will spend a day on the campaign trail with presidential hopeful Sen.

Obama Reschedules Muncie Campaign Events

Last updated on Thursday, April 03, 2008

(FORT WAYNE) - Senator Barack Obama’s campaign has been forced to move Friday’s Indiana event to Fort Wayne.

Lee Hamilton Endorses Obama

Last updated on Wednesday, April 02, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Illinois Senator Barack Obama has picked up a key endorsement in the Hoosier state.

Thompson Proposes Tax Cap On Gasoline

Last updated on Wednesday, April 02, 2008

(UNDATED) - Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jill Long Thompson is proposing a sales tax cap for gasoline.

Clinton, Obama Invited To Debate In Hoosier State

Last updated on Wednesday, April 02, 2008

(UNDATED) - Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama are being invited to meet for a debate in Indiana—sometime after Pennsylvania’s presidential primary April 22nd and before Indiana’s vote on May 6th.

Thompson Begins Advertising Campaign

Last updated on Wednesday, April 02, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Another gubernatorial candidate is running TV ads.

Tippecanoe County Improving Voting System

Last updated on Wednesday, April 02, 2008

(LAFAYETTE) - Tippecanoe County election officials hope to improve their vote center system for the state’s primary election May 6th.

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