Greg Porter

Tough Choice

February 20th, 2008 at 1:53 pm by Jim Shella under Jim Shella's Political Blog

State Rep. Greg Porter (D-Indianapolis) finally decided where he future lies. 

Porter thought long and hard about a run for Congress in the 7th District, but today filed for re-election to the Indiana House of Representatives.   He is seeking a ninth term.


Seen and heard at Organization Day:

November 20th, 2007 at 4:20 pm by Jim Shella under Jim Shella's Political Blog
  • Brian Bosma taking Greg Ballard in to see House Speaker Pat Bauer.  Ballard returned about a minute later, alone, saying the Speaker was polite.
  • Greg Porter deflecting questions about a possible run for Congress in the 7th District.  “I have a Congresswoman,” said Porter.
  • Carolene Mays deflecting the same question.
  • A full gallery in the House with lots of auto workers, motorcyclists and Farm Bureau members in attendance.
  • A new refrigerator holding soft drinks for House Members complete with a sign telling staffers to stay away.
  • Farm Bureau handing out clocks to lawmakers as a reminder that its time for property tax reform, supporters of the Hoosier Heartland highway handing out coffee cups.
  • Bob Kuzman working as a lobbyist for the first time.