The Marion County Democrats want to blame Mayor Greg Ballard for problems in IMPD and that’s to be expected.

The recent arrests of officers for selling guns, prostitution, and other crimes could well become a political problem for the Mayor.  But don’t you think he could spin this whole thing his way?

Anecdotal reports indicate higher morale in the police department and most of these problems were identified from within.  A good politician would take credit for locating and solving problems.  Greg Ballard, on the other hand, intially avoided comment after the most recent arrests (which included a policy advisor in the last administration.)

In politics, perception can be reality.  The Democrats know that.  Who is standing up for Ballard?