Most of Jill Long Thompson’s supporters likely went to bed last night not knowing if she won.  This morning they woke up to a fundraising request from the new Democratic nominee for governor in their e-mail.  Smart move, Jill.

Thompson pulled out a win over Jim Schellinger but starts the fall campaign against Republican Mitch Daniels in tatters.  She has to wonder how helpful the state Democratic Party and the Democratic Governor’s Association will be since Schellinger was the establishment candidate.  She needs more staff.  She needs to establish an Indianapolis headquarters

She could also use a positive message to go along with her opposition to outsourcing. 

There’s no time for celebration.