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Senator Joe Biden Accepts Democratic Vice Presidential Nomination
Senator Joe Biden accepted the vice presidential nomination of the Democratic Party tonight and conventioneers were surprised with a special appearance by Senator Barack Obama to top off the third night at the Democratic National Convention.Minutes Away
We are minutes away from the gavel opening the third day of the Democratic National Convention. Tonight, former President Bill Clinton will speak to the convention and Senator Joe Biden (D-Delaware) will accept the Democratic nomination for vice president. Other...On the Road with Governor Dean
Governor Dean's Register for Change bus tour kicked off again this morning in Indianapolis, IN. Right now we're on our way to a union hall in Cincinnati, OH for another rally, then we head to Columbus tonight for an (early)...GOP Senator: Cuba-China Oil Drilling Pact "Akin to Urban Legend"
Republican leaders are known for trafficking in myths and alternate realities: "Climate change is a hoax. Saddam Hussein and Osama bin Laden were classmates and best friends in the 3rd grade. John McCain would make a good president." The usual...DNC Statement on Indiana Voter ID Law Ruling By the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court acknowledged that "The record contains no evidence of any such [impersonation] fraud actually occurring in Indiana at any time in its history," and acknowledged the law's burden on the elderly, low-income voters and other classes of voters covering hundreds of thousands of Indiana citizens. Yet this Court, ignoring the realities of life for the less affluent and powerful of the state's citizens, shrugged off these burdens and found that the law should stand.Democratic Voter Registration Off the Charts
Democrats have turned out in record numbers across the country and voter registration figures are through the roof. Democrats increased their numbers in the past seven primary states by 1 million voters while Republican voter registration figures "mainly ebbed or stagnated," reports the Washington Post.Plant Closing Puts 896 Out of Work But Don't Tell Mitch Daniels
Nearly 1,000 employees at the General Electric refrigerator plant in Bloomington face losing their jobs when the company announced the plant's pending shutdown. General Electric could close its Bloomington refrigerator plant late in 2009, dealing another setback to an industrial...Dean: Restrictive Indiana Voter ID Law Is a Manufactured Problem by Republicans Based on Fear Not Facts
Today, the Supreme Court heard arguments on Indiana's undemocratic voter identification law. While there has never been a report of voter impersonation fraud in Indiana, real voters - seniors, students, veterans, minorities and low-income families -have been disenfranchised at the polls because of this restrictive requirement.DNC Statement on Supreme Court Decision to Hear Indiana Voter ID Case
Democratic National Committee Voting Rights Institute Chair Donna Brazile issued a statement in response to today's decision by the Supreme Court to hear the Indiana voter ID case.Thompson's Non-Campaign Stalls, Hits a Wall Before It Can Get Started
Washington, DC- Fred Thompson, an undeclared candidate for the GOP nomination will be in Indiana this weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway trying to jump start his non-campaign. But Thompson is already running on empty as he faces an FEC complaint that his testing the waters campaign is violating campaign finance laws. Thompson, who wore Gucci loafers usually seen on K Street on his first campaign stop to the Iowa state fair, is also facing questions about his lack of substance, his conservative credentials and his flip-flops on abortion.Another Republican Sex Scandal...
ANOTHER Republican sex scandal? Really?How to Become a Delegate - Indiana
Summary of state processFrom Indiana, Another Dirty Donor for Romney
Mitt Romney's newest dirty donor compares African-American voting habits to slavery.State Cutting Voter Rolls
Democrats are questioning the integrity of the Indiana Secretary of State in the process of voter rolls. The purpose of the voter rolls is to create a more accurate list of registered voters. Voters are removed from the list for...Republicans Don't Understand No
Republicans are resorting to cheap election ballot tricks to lure more conservative voters to the polls on Election Day. Republicans are adding a question to the November ballot, asking voters for their position on river boat gambling in Clark County....Mehlman Brings GOP Attack and Distract Politics to Indianapolis
As Republicans in Washington this week are forcing votes on divisive wedge issues to distract the American people from their failure to address the real issues confronting our nation, Republican National Committee Chairman Ken Mehlman tonight heads to Indianapolis for the Indiana Republican Party dinner.Indiana Democrats Hanging Tough
The Indiana Republican party has hired a communications director after being pummeled by a "near-daily barrage of online attacks" from Indiana Democratic Party spokesperson Jennifer Wagner. Indiana Democratic Party Chair Don Parker says the party is confident they will be competitive in November's elections.Read More · Link to this Article · <__trans phrase="Comments"> Comments (18) · <__trans phrase="TrackBack"> TrackBack (3)
50 State Canvass: Indiana
(Just got back from the road to find a small handful of stories from the 50 State Canvass in my inbox. This one was sent to me by Sandy in Indiana. -- Tim) The Precincts we canvassed haven't had Democratic...Read More · Link to this Article · <__trans phrase="Comments"> Comments (1) · <__trans phrase="TrackBack"> TrackBack (3)
Cheney Takes Aim At Big Donors, But Bush Economy Misses the Mark for Indiana's Families
Vice President Cheney today will headline a fundraiser for the Republican National Committee at the prestigious Columbia Club in Indianapolis. According to media reports, Republican Governor Mitch Daniels will join Cheney at a roundtable and luncheon that will cost up to $10,000 per couple.Dean Response to Indiana Court Ruling on Voter ID
Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean today issued the following statement on Indiana's voter identification law, one of the most stringent in the country.President's Approval Slips in "Red States"
A few interesting regional polls released today further documenting a free fall of presidential approval in traditionally "red states." Elon University. February 20-23, 2006 & February 26 to March 2, 2006. 1,277 residents in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina...Read More · Link to this Article · <__trans phrase="Comments"> Comments (11) · <__trans phrase="TrackBack"> TrackBack (4)
Bush Brings Bad Budget Priorities to Bethel College
Indiana’s working families are struggling because of the misplaced priorities of President Bush and Republicans in Washington, but that’s not stopping the President from heading to Northern Indiana for a fat cat fundraiser benefitting Republican Congressman Chris Chocola.Your Organizers Speak
Last week, organizers from Utah, New Hampshire, Indiana, and Alaska participated in their http://www.democrats.org/a/2005/11/your_democracy.php">introductory training sessions for the DNC. These are the teams you have put on the ground in 38 of 50 states thus far. One organizer, Jonathan from...Read More · Link to this Article · <__trans phrase="Comments"> Comments (3) · <__trans phrase="TrackBack"> TrackBack (4)
