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Hill, Sodrel To Debate In Jasper
(JASPER) - The candidates for Indiana’s 9th Congressional District seat will debate October 21st in Jasper.
Presidential Race Gets Hoosiers Registering, Deadline Monday
(UNDATED) - Intense interest in the presidential election is driving a surge in voter registration.
Buyer Hosts Job Fair Monday In Frankfort
(FRANKFORT) - Congressman Steve Buyer says nearly 2,500 jobs will be offered today during the 2008 Hoosier Job Fair in Frankfort.
AG Candidate Pence Says She Would Get Involved In Smaller Trials
(UNDATED)- The Democratic nominee for Attorney General says she’d involve the office more deeply in local criminal cases.
Group Protests Against Bailout At Lugar, Bayh Offices
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The proposed economic bailout was protested Thursday in Indianapolis.
Biden Rallies Hoosiers In Jeffersonville
(JEFFERSONVILLE) - Several hundred people turned out Wednesday, to hear from Democratic Vice Presidential candidate Joe Biden at a campaign rally in Jeffersonville.
Bennett, Wood Debate Education Policy At IUPUI
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The two candidates for Superintendent of Public Instruction debated on the campus of IUPUI.
Goode Waiting For Details Before He Backs Bailout
(UNDATED) - Republican 8th District congressional candidate Greg Goode says he’s waiting to see what the Bush Administration and congress come up with in the form of an economic bailout package before deciding if he’ll back it.
Obama Making Concerted Effort To Earn Hoosier Votes
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Barack Obama is attempting to do what no Democratic presidential candidate has done in decades…win the State of Indiana.
Last Person Sentenced In 2003 Lake County Voter Fraud
(EAST CHICAGO) - The last defendant in East Chicago’s vote fraud investigation has been sentenced to three weeks of community service.
Daniels Criticizes Star/WTHR Poll
(UNDATED) - Governor Mitch Daniels is taking a bit of a veiled pot shot at a poll recently released by the Indianapolis Star and WTHR Television.
Gubernatorial Debate In Jasper Turns Into Verbal Donnybrook
(JASPER) - There was a more combative tone at Indiana’s second gubernatorial debate of the campaign, from both candidates and questioners: voters asked their questions in person this time at the Jasper campus of Vincennes University.
Joe Biden In Indiana's Louisville 'Burbs Wednesday
(JEFFERSONVILLE) - Democratic Vice Presidential candidate U.S. Senator Joe Biden is expected to visit southern Indiana this week.
Bennett, Wood To Debate In Indy, Bloomington
(BLOOMINGTON) - Tomorrow night’s gubernatorial debate in Jasper isn’t the only debate for statewide office that will be getting the attention of South Central Indiana.
"What Time Should It Be?" A Constant Question To Daniels, Thompson
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Time zone changes have faded as a political issue in Indiana, but the gubernatorial candidates keep getting questions about it.
Second Gubernatorial Debate Tuesday In Jasper
(JASPER) - Republican Governor Mitch Daniels and Democrat Jill Long Thompson put up their dukes and square off for round two of the gubernatorial debates tomorrow night in Jasper.
Daniels, Long Thompson Talk Energy Policy Proposals
(UNDATED) - Energy policy hasn’t been a hot topic on Indiana political races, until gas prices hit $4.00 a gallon.
Long Thompson Pulls Closer To Daniels In Star/WTHR Poll
(INDIANAPOLIS) - An unusual turn in polling for Indiana’s governor’s race.
McCain, Obama Statistically Tied In All But One "Big Ten" States
(MADISON, WI) - A poll in the eight states home to Big Ten universities shows Barack Obama and John McCain in an extraordinarily tight race for the presidency.
Lieutenant Governor Candidate Talks Jobs
(EVANSVILLE) - Indiana democratic candidate for lieutenant governor Dennie Oxley talked jobs in Evansville Thursday morning.
Democratic AG Candidate Says Carter Hasn't Gone After Gas Gouging Enough
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Democratic candidate for Attorney General says the state should investigate gasoline pricing in Indiana.
Plainfield Holding Back On Political Sign Ban
(PLAINFIELD) - Plainfield is backing off its ordinance banning political yard signs more than 30 days before the election.
Obama Claims First (Small) Indiana Lead In Weeks
(UNDATED) - Illinois Senator Barack Obama has regained his lead over Arizona Senator John McCain…in Indiana.
Gubernatorial Candidates Face Off In Merrillville
(MERRILLVILLE) - As expected, there were sharp differences over Indiana’s economy and on privatization in the first of three gubernatorial debates.
Evan Bayh Introduces Bill For Soldiers Exposed To Chemicals
(WASHINGTON, DC) - Democratic Indiana Senator Evan Bayh has introduced legislation to create an Agent Orange-style registry for U.S. military personnel exposed to hazardous chemicals while serving in the line of duty.
Poll Shows Buyer, Ackerson In Dead Heat
(LAFAYETTE) - A poll is out for a change on Indiana’s 4th District congressional race, and incumbent Republican Congressman Steve Buyer may want to stretch his collar and get to campaigning.
Daniels, Long Thompson Square Off For First Time Tonight
(MERRILLVILLE) - The candidates for Governor square off in Merrillville today, in the first of three debates.
Zoeller, Bennett Get Police Endorsement
(UNDATED) - Two Republican candidates for statewide office have received endorsements from the Fraternal Order of Police.
Kansas Gov. Sebelius Stumps For Obama In Jeffersonville
(JEFFERSONVILLE) - Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius stumped for Democratic presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama in Jeffersonville on Friday.
New Poll Finds Hill In Comfortable Lead Over Sodrel, Schansberg
(UNDATED) - A new poll by SurveyUSA is out showing Indiana 9th District Democratic Congressman Baron Hill with a healthy lead over his Republican and Libertarian challengers.
Moderators Selected For Gubernatorial Debates
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Moderators have been selected for the three upcoming Indiana gubernatorial debates.
Daniels Says State Plane Use On The Up And Up
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Governor Daniels’ campaign manager says his travels around the state have all been “by the book” as he seeks re-election.
Republican State Senators Say Spread Taxes To Increase Revenue
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Two Republican state senators are proposing an expansion of the state sales tax that they say would cut the tax rate and eliminate property taxes for homeowners.
Daniels Orders Flags To Half-Staff, Stops Campaign Ads For 9/11
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Governor Mitch Daniels is commemorating the September 11th attacks today in two ways.
Long Thompson Calls For Investigation Of Daniels' State Plane Use
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Democrat Jill Long Thompson wants the state inspector general’s office to investigate republican Gov. Mitch Daniels’ election-year use of state aircraft.
Ackerson Pleased With Bipartisan Energy Proposals
(ZIONSVILLE) - 4th District Democratic congressional challenger Nels Ackerson is lauding bipartisan efforts in the house to address the nation’s energy concerns.
Statehouse Considers Plans To Hack Away Property Taxes Further
(UNDATED) - Legislators aren’t done looking for ways to chop property taxes — or possibly eliminate them.
Indiana Senate Democrats Have Big Plans
(UNDATED) - Indiana Senate Democrats have laid out an 82-point agenda for the next legislative session.
Sec. Of State Rokita Pushes New Voter Registration Drive
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Secretary of State is launching a voter registration campaign called “My Voice, My Vote.”
Michelle Obama Targets Hoosier Women With Fishers Visit
(FISHERS) - Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama’s wife Michelle will lead a roundtable discussion today in Fishers on issues facing working women.
Long Thompson Accuses Daniels Of Improprieties In Plane Use
(SOUTH BEND) - A new barb is being traded in Indiana’s gubernatorial race.
Former Hoosier Rep. Boosting Obama's National Security Credibility
(UNDATED) - Former Indiana Congressman Tim Roemer is trying to boost Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama’s national-security bona fides.
Could Super Bowl Keep GOP Out Of Indy?
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana Republican Party leaders would like to see the 2012 GOP convention in Indianapolis, but they worry that the high cost of the event plus hosting the 2012 Super Bowl might be roadblocks.
Some Lawrence County Polls Get Locations Shuffled
(BEDFORD) - The updated list of polling places for this year’s general elections has been issued, and there are some changes.
Gustav Cancels Rep. Pence's RNC Address
(UNDATED) - A revamped schedule at the Republican National Convention, because of Hurricane Gustav, forced the cancellation of a prime time speech by Indiana Representative Mike Pence Wednesday night.
Long Thompson Touts Education Plan
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Both major-party candidates for governor are now proposing an expansion of Indiana’s college-scholarship program to cover middle-income families. But they disagree on how to pay for it.
Obama, Biden Stop For Dinner In Northeast Indiana
(HAMILTON) - Barack Obama made a surprise visit to Northeast Indiana during the Labor Day holiday.
Rep. Pence To Link Prosperity, National Security In RNC Address
(UNDATED) - Indiana Sixth District Congressman Mike Pence will be among the speakers at the Republican National Convention.
Indiana Barns Being Painted With Obama Insignia
(UNDATED) - A grassroots effort to support presidential hopeful Barack Obama will kick off today.
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