September 29th, 2008 at 3:16 pm by Jim Shella under Jim Shella's Political Blog
The $700 billion bailout failed with the help of the Indiana delegation to Congress. Here’s how they voted:
Yes–Donnelly, Ellsworth, Souder
No–Burton, Buyer, Carson, Hill, Pence Visclosky.
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.”