Good MoodThursday, August 28th, 2008The Indiana Delegation breakfast at the Democratic National Convention this morning was a light-hearted affair. Congressman Brad Ellsworth told a story of how, when he made his first speech on the floor of Congress, he misspoke saying, "I want to spank the Congressman from Minnesota." He says that sort of thing ... 6 Campaign questionsWednesday, May 21st, 2008-Can Mitch Daniels separate himself from the Bush failures? -Will Evan Bayh campaign for Jill Long Thompson the way he did for Hillary Clinton? -Will the Jon Elrod/André Carson fall match compare in any way to the March special election? -Is Attorney General candidate Jon Costas the heir apparent to the Daniels legacy? -Has the window ... Back on TrackWednesday, May 7th, 2008Its time to revisit my election predictions and, since I took the rap for missing the Greg Ballard win last November, point out how well I did this time. -President: I first said it leans Clinton, and then hedged by saying it was too close to call. It was close but ... PredictionsMonday, May 5th, 2008Its my normal practice to give my read on the races that matter on the day before, so here goes with my predictions for the Indiana Primary: -President: I said on Indiana Week in Review Friday that it leans Clinton. I think it did.. on Friday. I no longer do. I ... Orentlicher attacksThursday, May 1st, 2008Is it too late? David Orentlicher hit the air with negative ads today. He goes after both André Carson and Woody Myers. By the way, those are the two guys in the lead in the 7th Congressional District in case it wasn't obvious. Debate ReviewsMonday, April 28th, 2008Here are some thumbnail sketches from my perspective on the candidate performances in the 7th District debate last night: David Orentlicher--He was over prepared and over caffeinated. Nevertheless, he gets points for being aggressive, drawing contrasts, and challenging the other candidates. André Carson--He held his own against a group of challengers who are ... Debate DaySunday, April 27th, 2008The four leading Democrats in the 7th District Congressional race (André Carson, Woody Myers, Carolene Mays, and David Orentlicher) debate tonight at IUPUI and on MyNDY at 7 pm, the only televised debate of the campaign. It will be an hour-long event. I will serve as moderator and pose all of ... Obama BoostWednesday, April 23rd, 2008André Carson's campaign just put out a radio ad that hits tomorrow.. 60 seconds.. Barack Obama speaking. The endorsement is the payback for Carson's super delegate endorsement of Obama. What else Carson get? Look for a TV ad featuring Obama, plus, the Illinois Senator led the rookie Congressman to some big donors ... Carson Money Trouble?Thursday, April 17th, 2008TV ads for Congressman André Carson slated to run on Tuesday, Wednesday, and today did not air because of a failure to make the required advance payments. Carson campaign manager Alex Zwerdling confirmed this afternoon that no payment was made. He, at first, suggested that that it was the result of a ... Why André picked BarackWednesday, April 16th, 2008André Carson endorsed Barack Obama this morning in a move that may affect his own primary bid in the 7th District more than Obama's. So, why would Congressman Carson back Obama over Hillary Clinton, especially when Bill Clinton came to Indianapolis to campaign for his grandmother, Julia Carson? Here are some answers: -André ... 
|
