IN-07: Indy Star Endorses Jon Elrod

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3-7-2008 2:33 PM

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finifinito says:

I am truly stunned. This is shock and awe like I have never seen anywhere before. I am pleased to see the editorial staff of America's Worst Newspaper The Indianapolis Star "grew a pair" (h/t Ruth Holladay) and defied the Carson Machine to endorse Jon Elrod for the Special Election this Tuesday.

I will not go so far as to officially endorse Jon Elrod over Andre Carson, but I do recommend that Democrats who oppose Andre Carson cannot in good conscience go to the polls on Tuesday. Save your votes for the Primary fight in May. May the best candidate win the Primary.

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