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With McCain VP Pick, Election Day Is Guaranteed To Be Historic
(DAYTON, OH) - It’s official, in a seeming surprise move, Arizona Senator and Republican presidential candidate John McCain has selected Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as his Vice Presidential running mate.
Buyer, Ackerson Debate Gets Heated In End
(DANVILLE) - The Hendricks County Farm Bureau congressional debate went off with a few small hitches last night.
Is The Race Card In Play In Presidential Race?
(UNDATED) - The race card could end up being the presidential election’s wild card.
Long Thompson: Be Cautious With Local Government Reforms
(UNDATED) - Proceed cautiously…that’s the way Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jill Long Thompson thinks the state legislature should deal with the local government streamlining recommendations of the Shepard-Kernan Commission.
Hoosier Democrats See Party Uniting In Denver
(UNDATED) - Barack Obama’s Indiana supporters say they see a united Democratic Party heading into the fall campaign.
Hoosier Polls Will Have At Least 500,000 New, Updated Voters
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Secretary of State’s office is getting some big numbers in terms of new and updated voter registrations.
Long Thompson Visits Closed Cabinet Plant
(RICHMOND) - Jill Long Thompson — the Democratic candidate for Indiana Governor — met with Master Brand Cabinets workers Wednesday in Richmond.
Oxley In Denver To Support Obama
(UNDATED) - The state representative who hopes to become Indiana’s next Lieutenant Governor is taking time from his campaign this week to attend the Democratic National Convention in Denver.
Ackerson, Buyer To Debate In Hendricks County Tomorrow
(DANVILLE) - It’s on for two men vying for your vote in Indiana’s 4th Congressional District.
Obama Endorsed By Hoosier At National Convention
(DENVER, CO) - Senator Evan Bayh may have missed his shot at being Barack Obama’s running mate, but Indiana still got a slice of the democratic national convention spotlight — from an Amtrak machinist.
Chamber Of Commerce Calls For Bipartisanship From Next Governor
(INDIANAPOLIS)- The Indiana Chamber of Commerce is calling on whoever is elected governor to take a bipartisan approach to running the state.
No Convention Bounce In Obama's "Stock" Yet
(DENVER, CO) - The first night of the Democratic National Convention in Denver is in the can, and so far, no real rise in the stock price for Illinois Senator Barack Obama…literally.
Colglazier To Pull First Stunt In D44 State Senate Race
(BEDFORD) - In what could be considered the first real political stunt in Bedford’s local District 44 state senate race, Heltonville Democratic challenger Matt Colglazier is putting his walking shoes on.
Future Plans For Evan Bayh?
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana Senator Evan Bayh says Barack Obama called him Thursday afternoon to tell him he wasn’t his pick to be the vice presidential nominee on the democratic ticket. What about the senator’s political future?
Button Makers Hedge Bets On VP Picks
(UNDATED) - Barack Obama’s been prolonging the suspense on who his running mate will be, but the makers of campaign buttons aren’t likely to wait.
Will Obama Make Saturday Stop In Indy Or Not?
(WASHINGTON) - A CBS news blog reports Barack Obama’s campaign won’t confirm or deny reports that the candidate is planning a stop through Indianapolis Saturday.
McCain Takes Small Lead In Indiana, Daniels Continues To Dominate
(UNDATED) - New polls in Indiana are out in major elective races including the presidential and gubernatorial races.
Thompson Vows Review Of Private Contracts, Offers Few Specifics
(UNDATED) - Democratic Gubernatorial nominee Jill Long Thompson says she’ll launch a review of all the state’s privatization contracts if she’s elected.
Though Bayh Still Talked About, DE Sen. Joe Biden Looks Like VP Pick
(UNDATED) - Barack Obama is expected to announce his running mate by the end of the week, perhaps as early as today.
Jasper, Merrillville Gov. Debates To Get Questions From Voters
(INDIANAPOLIS) - At two of this year’s three gubernatorial debates, it’ll be the voters asking the questions.
Could It Be Bayh?
(MUNCIE) - The last three Democratic presidential nominees have all considered Evan Bayh as a running mate, a signal the party thinks he’d bring some pluses to the ticket.
Buyer, Klemme To Talk Energy Issues In Boone County
(BOONVILLE) - Indiana Congressman Steve Buyer and Indiana State Department of Agriculture Acting Director Ken Klemme will use today’s unveiling of a new line of gasolines to address energy issues.
UAW Throws In With Obama
(DETROIT) - The United Auto Workers have made an endorsement in the presidential race between Democratic Illinois Senator Barack Obama and Republican Arizona Senator John McCain.
Clerk Urges Registration To Make Your Voting Experience Go Smoothly
(UNDATED) - In a little more than two months, voters across the country will be going to the polls and residents are encouraged to be ready.
Cheri Daniels In Columbus Tonight
(COLUMBUS) - Indiana’s First Lady Cheri Daniels will be in Columbus this evening.
Terrell, Blanton Working To Write Bill Allowing Golf Carts On Streets
(MITCHELL) - Mitchell Mayor Dan Terrell and District 62 Democratic State Representative Sandy Blanton are taking the golf cart issue to the statehouse in Indianapolis.
Howard Dean In Indy For Obama Voter Drive
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Democratic National Chairman Howard Dean has paid a call on Indianapolis to kick-start an Indiana voter registration drive for Barack Obama.
Daniels: Lease The Lottery To Pay For College Program
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Governor Daniels is again proposing to lease the Hoosier Lottery to a private operator as a way to pay for a proposed college scholarship program.
Disabled American Veterans Say Healthcare #1 Concern
(UNDATED) - Heath care is the number one issue for disabled vets in the presidential election.
Ackerson Still Trying To Debate Buyer, To No Avail
(ZIONSVILLE) - Indiana 4th District Democratic Congressional challenger Nels Ackerson is on the attack again, trying to get incumbent Republican Congressman Steve Buyer to debate him.
Obama Puts Spurs To McCain Over Energy During Elkhart Visit
(ELKHART) - Barack Obama has used a campaign appearance in Elkhart to continue his sparring match with John McCain over energy.
Obama Visit Stokes Speculation Over Bayh VP Nod
(ELKHART) - Indiana has voted for a Democrat for president just once in the last 70 years. But Barack Obama’s town meeting today in Elkhart is his second Indiana visit in three weeks.
Obama In Elkhart For Town Hall Meeting Wednesday
(ELKHART) - Senator Barack Obama will visit Elkhart on Wednesday morning.
Skillman, Oxley Set To Debate Aug. 13 At State Fair
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Lieutenant Governor’s debate has been set.
Buyer, Ackerson Continue Jabs Over Veterans' Issues
(UNDATED) - The election donnybrook over veterans’ issues continues between 4th District Republican Congressman Steve Buyer and his Democratic challenger, Zionsville lawyer Nels Ackerson.
Indy Urban League President Says Differences Between Obama, McCain "Stark"
(ORLANDO, FL) - Presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain will both address the National Urban League Convention in Orlando, Florida, this weekend.
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