Brad Ellsworth

Good Mood

August 28th, 2008 at 1:31 pm by Jim Shella under Jim Shella's Political Blog

The 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 doesn’t go over well in Indiana.

Andre Carson told delegates to call him if they have problems.  He said, “I have a 21 month old so don’t call after 8.  But call me.”

Finally, Lieutenant Governor candidate Dennie Oxley went after Governor Mitch Daniels.  “When he comes to southern Indiana, he talks like me,” said Oxley.  “That accent comes and goes.  Mine stays the same.”


Obama to Indiana (Quickly)

April 21st, 2008 at 11:46 am by Jim Shella under Jim Shella's Political Blog

The Democratic Presidential nomination battle is focused in Pennsylvania at the moment.  Hillary Clinton announced plans last week to resume Indiana campaigning on Thursday.  (Update at 5:29 pm:  Hillary’s planned Thursday visit to Indianapolis is now a Wednesday visit.) 

Plans are underway for Barack Obama to be here Tuesday evening.  He will react to the Pennsylvania results in Evansville, according to word coming from Pennsylvania. 

The Obama campaign won’t confirm those plans.

Evansville, by the way, is the home of Brad Ellsworth, Congressman and uncommitted super delegate.