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POPSPut Me In Coach!
I've talked to a number of folks this week who are echoing some of the sentiments mentioned in this article from IndyStar.com about the Land of Indians actually getting to be a player in the selection of the Democratic nominee for President this year. People who I've known for a long time who I KNOW never vote in the primary are checking their voter registrations twice to make sure they are eligible to vote and are practically salivating at the prospect of having their vote count for something. My man Chris Dodd dropped out long ago so I am a bit less excited at getting to choose between the Exelon/Consolidated Edison candidate or the Walmart candidate. While every other Democrat I know are licking their chops in anticipation at having a Real! Live! Democrat! in the Carlyle Group Home on Pennsylvania Avenue in DC, I am beginning to get a sinking feeling in my gut that the next four years will be the wildest ride yet this nation has experienced regardless of the President's last nam
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POPSIN-07: Indy Star Endorses Jon Elrod 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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POPSAnother Democrat Enters 7th District Primary Fray Frances Nelson Williams is a faith based community leader and domestic violence awareness advocate who is the staff chaplain for Methodist Hospital. She filed for the Democratic primary in May, joining an already crowded field of candidates, including Indiana House Representatives David Orentlicher and Carolene Mays, along with Indianapolis City-County Councilman Andre Carson.