Lieutenant Governor candidate Dennie Oxley got the privilege of announcing Indiana’s vote in the Roll Call of States last night but the behind-the-scenes activity was much more interesting than Oxley’s actual presentation.

Oxley prepared a written speech.  Then Indiana was told that Illinois (just before Indiana) would be the last state to make a presentation, because Illinois would yield to New York which would put Barack Obama over the top.  Protests ensued, vigorous protests. 

About a minute before the moment of truth, Indiana got the word that it was back on.  By then Oxley had discarded his speech.  After a brief search he decided to ad lib the whole thing.