Category Archives: Democrat Party

RAINING ON SHINE’S PARADE

Posted on June 17, 2012 by

Last week had to be a little traumatic for poor Steve Shine and the Republicans.  After all, he and his buddies felt so threatened by our Democratic convention that they sprang for $10,000 worth of air time to try to … Continue reading →

Posted in Democrat Party, Democrats, Fort Wayne, Politics, Republicans

PRE-PRIMARY ENDORSEMENTS POSE PROBLEMS

Posted on March 3, 2012 by

Primary elections are one means by which a political party nominates candidates for the next general election. They are common in the United States, where their origins are traced to the progressive movement with its emphasis on ridding the political … Continue reading →

Posted in Allen County Government, Democrat Party, Democrats, Elections, Politics, Third District, Voting | Tagged , , , | 4 Comments

BAD DAY AT BLACK ROCK – BUT THERE’S GOT TO BE A MORNING AFTER

Posted on November 3, 2010 by

Need I say anything about yesterday’s election results?  Probably not, but I will anyways!  The morning after elections is always full of disappointments for the losing party and candidates, but it is also a time to regroup and understand that … Continue reading →

Posted in Agriculture and Food Production, Confined Animal Feeding Operations, Congress, Democrat Party, Democrats, Environment, Farming, Indiana Department of Environmental Management, Industrial farms, Marlin Stutzman, Mitch Daniels, Politics, Privatization, Republican Party, Republicans, Third District | Tagged , , , , , , | 38 Comments

DOWNS CENTER RELEASES FLAWED POLL

Posted on October 31, 2010 by

Elections have become a battle of the “polls.”  A recent poll released by the Mike Downs Center for Indiana Politics would lead a reader to surmise that the election for the Third District Congressional race is all but over with … Continue reading →

Posted in Congress, Democrat Party, Democrats, Indiana, Marlin Stutzman, Politics, Republican Party, Republicans, Third District | Tagged , , | 21 Comments

STUTZMAN MAKES HAY WITH SPECIAL INTEREST MONEY

Posted on October 18, 2010 by

The quarterly candidate financial reports are out, and, according to the FEC reports, Marlin has had no trouble raking in money from PACs and other special interests.  As of September 30, 2010, Stutzman’s fund raising looks like this: Total Receipts: … Continue reading →

Posted in Congress, Democrat Party, Democrats, Government, Marlin Stutzman, Republican Party, Republicans, Third District | Tagged , , , | 89 Comments

OBAMA’S VIETNAM

Posted on April 11, 2010 by

Afghanistan has become Obama’s Vietnam.  As the struggle descends into madness, and Kharzai flirts with the Taliban, the country is no closer to stability than it was years ago when we first blasted our way into the countryside in search … Continue reading →

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SOUDER SCROUNGES FOR DONATIONS

Posted on October 4, 2009 by

Throwing out his old, worn standard – the Liberals are coming, the Liberals are coming – Souder has already saddled up his trusty steed of conservatism and started to send out letters soliciting donations.   Whining that he is a “good” … Continue reading →

Posted in Democrat Party, Democrats, Indiana, Politics, Third District | Tagged , , , | 7 Comments

BOOT THE BLUES – DOGS THAT IS

Posted on September 10, 2009 by

What do Joe Donnelly, Brad Ellsworth, and Baron Hill have in common?  They have decided to enter into the ranks – 52 in all – of the Blue Dogs, or more accurately, as newer members of Congress are called the … Continue reading →

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CODIE ROSS FOR STATE HOUSE

Posted on September 9, 2009 by

In a classic match up involving stagnation and the status quo – represented by Dick Dodge – confronted with energy, youth, and new ideas – represented by Codie Ross – the evolving 51st Indiana House race has captured state attention … Continue reading →

Posted in Democrat Party, Democrats, Indiana, Indiana General Assembly, Local Government, Politics | Tagged , , , | 3 Comments

REPUBLICAN IDIOCY CONTINUES OVER OBAMA ADDRESS TO SCHOOL CHILDREN

Posted on September 4, 2009 by

President Obama is planning to address the nation’s school children next week.  Of course, Republicans are having a hissy fit and throwing out all kinds of statements accusing Obama of potential indoctrination of the millions who may be allowed to … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Democrat Party, Democrats, Education, President Obama | Tagged , , | 28 Comments