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Thursday, April 22, 1999 • Volume 5, Number 31 Page 1of8 Quayle in 2000: Can he defeat his image? Assessing the veep' s chances

By BRIAN A. HOWEY, in and MARK SCHOEFF JR in In a sense, 's first big hurdle in his quest for the American presidency won't be George W. Bush or , or in the or the New Hampshire primary. It may occur in TV studios in City or Burbank, Calif. Quayle is no longer from and people don't think of him as an product. He is from TV. The Howey Political Report is published by NewsLink, His greatest opponents may be David Letterman and Jay Inc. Founded in 1994, The Howey Political Report is Leno. And, perhaps, himself. an independent, non-partisan newsletter analyzing the political process in Indiana. A couple of days after his announcement ceremony in Huntington, David Letterman intoned on CBS, "I'm very Brian A. Howey excited about something. Good news - Dan Quayle is run­ editor and publisher ning for president. Dan Quayle announced he was running The Howey Political Report Office: 317-254-1533 for president a few days ago in his home state of Indiana. ~.Box 40265 · Fax: 317-254-2405 And Dan said that it is time for a president to reset the moral 9'11anapolis, IN 46240-0265 [email protected] compass. And l said, 'Well, gee, Dan, I don't know. President www.howeypolipcs.com Clinton '.s compass seems to be working pretty well.' I mean, Washington office: 202-775-3242 it'.s always pointing north." Business Office: 317-254-0535. Pager: 317-320-2722 "That was mild," observed Cam Carter of the Quayle campaign. "Both Leno and Letterman have been Daytime number: 317-254-2400, Ext. 273 mild." The night after the announcement, Letterman did Subscriptions: $250 annually via fax or first announce that with "zero precincts reporting" Quayle was class mail. Call 317-254-1533. the loser. Still, that's mild, considering 1988 through 1992. © 1999, The Howey Political Report. All rights "He's had $50 billion worth of bad press dumped on reserved. Photocopying, faxing or reproducing in any his head, a lot of it unfair, inaccurate, but it's still there; and form, in whole or in part, is a violation offederal law he's got to show that he's a viable candidate, that he's credi­ and is strictly prohibited without consent of the ble," said analyst Charlie Cook on CNN's Inside Politics. publisher. Continued on page 2 . "QUOTE" OF THE WEEK INSIDE F E A T U R E S

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to establish himself as a viable force to a Quayle,from page 1 TICKER dubious electorate." T A P E Quayle's official presidential candi­ During his first South Carolina dacy is off to a good start - relatively. swing over the weekend, The State colum­ He got high marks from his pro­ nist Lee Bandy wrote that for Quayle the A Pew Research Poll (March nouncement of the Clinton-Gore years as "biggest challenge facing him ... is to 24-30, 1,7f!6 adults,+/· 3 the the "dishonest decade" at Huntington change the perception that he is ill-suited percent) shows Gov.George for the job." Bandy said Quayle showed • North HS. Bush leading Vice President observed, "Quayle launched his campaign "poise and confidence not always seen in AI Gore 54-41 percent. In for president vowing to overcome his his years as George Bush's sometimes the same poll, 56 percent bumbling vice president. He's much more approve of President Clin· image-challenged past and beat long odds ton's handling of foreign to win the . Although Quayle statesmanlike, with no trace of giddiness policy. In a Poll made only passing references to his pub­ he showed a decade ago." (April 15·16, 751 adults,+/· 4 lic-perception problems, he has been percent) showed that 57 painted as intellectually suspect and a Must show in Iowa, NH percent approve of Clinton's political lightweight given to verbal flubs. The early political line (sans handling of Kosovo. The But on Wednesday, he seemed fully in same poll showed that Letterman and Leno) indicates that Dan Republican voters favored command of himself and his message." Quayle must at least show in Iowa and Bush at 51 percent, fol· USA Today's Richard Benedetto New Hampshire to remain in the run for lowed by Elizabeth Dole at wrote that "Quayle kicked off his presi­ the Republican presidential nomination 16 percent, Dan Quayle at 9 dential campaign ... by pledging to end roses. Of course, winning or placing percent, John McCain at 6 the 'dishonest decade of and would be even better for a candidacy that percent, at 5 ' and give America a fresh start must overcome low expectations. percent and on the 21st Century. Said Quayle, 'I know Doubts linger about Quayle both in at 4 percent. in your heart you know prosperity without the GOP establishment and among How did former Chicago values is no prosperity at all."' Indiana Republicans, according to Bears quarterback Jim The pegged observers. Traditionally in GOP politics, McMahon end up with Dan Quayle as "trying to refurbish his image the presidential nomination goes to the and jump-start his presidential campaign." person next in line through virtue of Continued on page 3 observed that Quayle is "seeking offices held or longtime service to the • Page 3of8 Thursday, April 22, 1999 arty. But in early polls, Quayle decisive­ finish raising his kids when many other 1 trails Gov. George W. Bush and DC politicos remain there seems lost. lizabeth Dole, both of whom are likely Quayle is not just from Indiana and ,TICKERI GOP candidates. Arizona, he's from TV. I T p ' "He ought to be the front-runner Aside from Hubbard and Gold­ ' A E because he was vice president," CNN smith, and a vow of neutrality from Sen. political analyst Bill Schneider said in an , Quayle has support of the Quayle at his announce­ interview with HPR. "(President George) entire Republican House delegation, for­ ment ceremony in Hunting· Bush loyalists who ought to vote for mer Gov. Doc Bowen, and Fort Wayne ton? "Golf," replied Cam Quayle, his designated successor, are vot­ Mayor . Carter of the Quayle cam· ing for his designated son." Quayle beat incumbent Democrat paign. Quayle met the funky A major force working against Ed Roush in the 197 6 race and went on to QB at a charity golf Quayle is the perception that he is not defeat Sen. in the 1980 Senate and hit it off. viable in the general election. "He's not race, both times competing as a decided While there were some going to get the endorsement of the GOP underdog. Souder thinks Quayle may be 5,000 people jammed into establishment because they don't think he positioned for another upset run because the gym at Huntington can win," said Schneider. Throughout his he's taken haymakers on the chin and North HS for the Quayfe vice presidential service, Quayle was remains standing in the political ring. "It's announcement, one of the pummeled for gaffes and missteps. He hard to believe that David Letterman and biggest cheers was for for· was often treated unfairly, supporters say. can do any more damage," said mer Gov. Doc Bowen. "That But the impact of the rhetorical Souder. was amazing, considering floggings has been indelible. Quayle's Bush and Dole haven't been tested that most of the 1,500 stu· winning the GOP nomination is "not as on the national stage. They're starting with dents there were born after Bowen was governor." far- fetched as some people suggest," said high expectations. With Quayle, there's no AarrY Sabato, professor of political sci­ where to go but up. "We've discovered, The Indiana House and ,.,nc~ at the University of . But it 'Here's the floor,'" said Souder. "Now Senate have passed resolu· will be tough. "He would on1y win if it where's the ceiling? How much higher tions naming Ind. 67 were nearly certain that a Republican can he go?" between Muncie and 1·69 would win the presidency. Even Repub­ Quayle can use his advantage on the Phil Sharp Highway for lican activists know that." the issues to crash through that expecta­ the former congressman. tions ceiling, Souder said. Promoting a Other highways Back home in Indiana strong military, strong families, and named after people include: Presidents Lincoln, improved educational and training oppor­ A lack of confidence in Quayle's and political strength is holding back support tunities will be key items on the Quayle Eisenhower; explorer in Indiana. "The biggest problem he has agenda. "Those issues are what the debate George Rogers Clark; astro­ among (Hoosier) political types is the is going to be," Souder said. naut Frank Borman; journal· feeling of being left out if Bush wins," Quayle has to use debates, and any ist Ernie Pyle; Martin Luther said Rep. (R.-CD 4), who others means possible, to cut a new King; Robert Orr, and Gene was among the first staffers to join political profile. "He'll have to do what Stratton Porter. Another res· Quayle's inaugural congressional primary Nixon did - reintroduce himself to the olution would name 1-65 in Marion County after Kenny campaign in 1976. Two prominent defec­ American public,'' said Sabato. Fonner "Babyface" Edmonds. tors - former state GOP Chair Al Hubbard Sen. said it all depends on Quayle being his true self. "America is the and Indianapolis Mayor Goldsmith Former Costa Rican (whose wife is Quayle's cousin) reflect country of second chances," said Coats President Oscar Arias some of that uncertainty. But as early as (Fort Wayne News-Sentinel). Sanchez told a Goshen last fall current Indiana Chairman Mike College audience, "We must McDaniel was telling HPR that because of Not in the clear be determined to make our Auayle's move from Indiana to Arizona That won't be easy, particularly mark against poverty and ~ could no longer count on defacto sup­ with the likes of TIME 's Margaret Carlson discrimination." Arias con· demned the NATO bombing port. The fact that Quayle returned to telling CNN, "The choice of Huntington, Indianapolis after his vice presidency to continued on page 4 continued on page 4 Thursday, April 22, 1999 Page 4 of 8

Gary Bauer, head of the Family Research Quayle,from page 1 "TICKER Council, millionaire Steve Forbes, and p which is probably the only place he can commentator Pat Buchanan for the con­ A E draw a crowd, reminds us of the last time servative mantle. "Movement conserva­ • he was in Huntington and the press came tives, as much as they like Quayle on the issues, don't want him to be the horse of Serbia, calling it "bar· over and he kind of had a meltdown over barism." the National Guard, which is not a good they ride," said CNN's Schneider. memory." In fact, Quayle has shown Quayle can begin to lock up the Auschwitz survivor Michael amazing post-vice presidential shelf life Christian right if Bauer, Buchanan and Vogel told Taylor University considering he left office in 1993 - a regu­ Forbes finish fifth or lower in the early students in Upland,· lar staple on and the net­ primaries, said Souder. "Slobodan Milosevic does work morning talk shows with every book 's Terry M. not deserve to walk the face published - and an enduring ability to Neal observed, ''None of the 2000 candi­ of the earth. We have not dates, including Gov. Bush and Elizabeth learned much from lessons draw a crowd without stooping into the we should have learned in Kato Kalin mall tours. Dole, can match Quayle's resume of elect­ Germany, Somalia, and · Perhaps the most devastating recent ed public serVice - a fact that he hopes Rwanda" (Muncie Star episode for Quayle was Melinda Henne­ will distinguish him with voters." Press). berger' s New York Times Magazine article But like a foundering sports team, on April 4. It began as a regurgitation of the best prescription for Quayle's future Some 1,300 reservists are Quayle goofs. It portrayed Marilyn is achieving a victory. "He's got to prove awaiting word from the Quayle as a virtual hostage of her hus­ somehow, somewhere, he can win," said Pentagon on whether band's ambition; and Dan Quayle as con­ Schneider. "Buchanan has been taken seri­ Grissom AFB units will be called to the Balkans. Two tinually making self-effacing comments ously ever since he won New Hampshire." KC-135 tankers already about his spelling and intelligence. And it have been deployed to ended with Quayle recommending that Can he overcome? Europe (Lafayette Journal . ~Henneberger read Richard M. Nixon's last That's the big question. When U.S. and Courier}. book, "Nixon Off the Record, " in which News & World Report asked him how he • the former president is quoted saying of would overcome his image, Quayle After 50 years, the South the former veep, "You and I both know responded, "I will take my campaign to Bend Press Club will con· that he is not up to the top job. Despite his duct its final Gridiron Show the people of America. They are exceed­ good instincts, he will not be elected, at and Hoaxes April 26 at ingly fair." Notre Dame. "We've finally least no time soon." When Henneberger Cam Carter of the Quayle campaign admitted that vaudeville is asked Quayle why he referred that book to echoed what told HPR indeed dead," said club her with Nixon's negative remarks, last winter: "We like where we are now." President James Wenslts, Quayle responded by saying he remem­ Carter notes that Quayle ranks sec­ who added that the show bered "only the good parts." End of story. ond to Gov. Bush in money ($6 million to lost money last year. Ouch. $2 million); and first in number of donors. Last fall, Henneberger penned a "Our support is broad-based and we've Indiana's child support New York Times op-ed piece with a Fort tracking system has yet to got great organizations in Iowa, New Wayne by-line, reporting a new Quayle receive federal certification Hampshire and South Carolina. This is because seven out of 92 phrase: ''waitress mom." not going to be a coronation, it's going to counties won't commit to be a gut fight." using it (Jeff Miller, Fight for the Right He believes Steve Forbes will use Evansville Courier & Press). As Americans get to know Quayle, his fortune to soften up Bush, positioning The counties still not partic­ he'll benefit from demonstrating his depth Quayle to "run up the middle." ipating In the 11 ·year lnitla· of knowledge and affability, said Souder. And IPFW Prof. Michael Downs - tive include , Adams, The part of the American public that a Democrat - told the Fayette, Jay, Marion, Fort Wayne Journal Newton and Wayne. Marion knows him well • the Christian right - is Gazette, that if "Kosovo turns out to be County is seeking a federal not necessarily going to line up behind the tar baby it has the potential to be" continued on page 5 him. Quayle will have to compete with Quayle's stock could surge. •!• • Page 5of8 Thursday, April 22, 1999

•oosiers shaping Kosovo policy in Washington TICKER By MARK SCHOEFF Jr. in Washington Albanian refugees fleeing Serbian aggres­ T A p E As the NATO airstrike campaign in sors in their homeland. Souder and other Kosovo nears the end of its first month, members of the congressional delegation waiver. Indiana collected members of the Hoosier congressional who witnessed the humanitarian catastro­ $237 million in child support delegation are active in trying to shape phe were to brief Cohen Tuesday night. in 1998, up 11 percent from U.S. policy on the conflict. "I still remain intensely skeptical of 1996. Over that same peri­ Sen. Richard Lugar on Tuesday our goals," said Souder (Fort Wayne od, collections in Illinois signed on as an original cosponsor of a News-Sentinel). Souder told Sylvia Smith grew by 19 percent and by 29 percent in . co~1 bi~arti~an reso- of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, ''My : G·1 RESS . '1 ~ • lut10n mtro- son's 19. Would I want my son in that sit­ A study of college gradu­ :1. W A T ( Hduced by Sen. uation given what I know that's both pub­ John McCain ates show that 36.2 percent lic and classified? The answer is no." i that authorizes of them leave the state after graduating. Out-of-state stu· President Clinton "to use all necessary Souder was also struck by the hatred the dents at Indiana colleges force and other means" to accomplish Kosovars have for the Serbs. "You could see the hatred in their face. 'All Serbs are leave at an 89.2 percent NATO objectives in Yugoslavia, where the rate. The study was con­ alliance is bombing Serbian troops Milosevic.' We heard that in every single ducted by the Indiana Fiscal engaged in removing ethnic Albanians group." Policy Institute, the Indiana from Kosovo. Over the next week, Congress may Chamber of Commerce and "Our objective must be to win this have to vote on an emergency appropria­ the Indiana Commission on war," Lugar said in a statement. "The tion to fund the NATO military mission Higher Education. Bill esident has to stop saying that there is and also may have to vote to invoke the Sheldrake of the IFPI said graduates cited career • t even any planning for ground troops. War Powers Act. Souder has not taken a opportunities, quality of life Wbat is at stake today is order and stabili- stand on either issue while Buyer and better pay as the top ty in Eurepe as a whole, and that is why believes that Congress should take time to three reasons for leaving. American interests are involved." assess the NATO campaign before voting "In terms of what the gradu· Also on Tuesday, Rep. on War Powers. Buyer, however, doesn't ates were saying, it's not said that the operation in Kosovo would think the NATO operation is off to a good particularly a pay issue," cost much more than the $6 billion emer­ start. More than 6,000 bombing runs have Sheldrake said. "For people gency spending request made by the who left, the focus was on failed to halt the Yugoslav army. "I am White House. Last week, Buyer traveled more general career oppor­ troubled by the mismatch between the to NATO headquarters and visited opera­ tunities than it was on pay NATO policy objectives and the military tions in the Kosovo region with Secretary or benefits" (Joe Carroll, use of force," Buyer wrote in an op ed Munster Times). Only 36.7 of Defense . percent of engineering and . Buyer spoke at the Lake County published this week in the La.fayette Journal and Courier. technology students stay Republican Lincoln Day dinner at the St. after graduating, while 58.8 He said in a statement that he has Elijah Serbian American Hall in Merrill­ percent of business majors ville where the Serbian flag was flown at urged "NATO to allow our military lead­ remain. Said Valparaiso half-staff outside. He said Clinton "made ers to consider all options available to University President Alan a fatal mistake" in the U.S. getting them, including the use of ground Harre, ''We are a supplier (of involved in Kosovo. You can't have a troops." college graduates) to the humanitarian war. We should intervene The atmosphere on Capitol Hill is rest of the country and see only to protect our national security inter­ likely to get worse as the Kosovo opera­ no benefit here from the economic successes of ests" (Gary Post Tribune). tion continues. "If this drags on, you'll see other areas." A Rep. Mark Souder returned to at hyperspeed," said Prof. Larry Wl.shington on Tuesday from a weekend Sabato of the . U.S. Rep. has trip to Macedonia, which borders Kosovo "There is such chaos underneath the sur­ and has received thousands of ethnic face." •!• continued on page 6 Thursday, April 22, 1999 Page 6 of 8 Indiana Racing Form INDIANA MAYORAL RACES 1999 • Anderson Mayoral: Republican: Lani Czarniecki, Paul McClish. Democrat: announced he will issue a Mayor Mark Lawler, Kevin C. Smith, Norman Sanders. 1995 Results: Lawler (D) 9,411, subpoena for Democratic Graham (R) 8,817. 1999 Forecast: Lawler started the campaign with a balance of $40,691, has National Committee fund­ raised $23,438, spent $24,962 and has $39,167 cash on hand. Smith has raised $8,721 and has a raiser Johnny Chung to cash balance of $3,892. On the GOP side, Mcclish reported no contributions and Czarniecki appear before his Govern­ reported $9,753 raised and $2,178 cash on hand. Primary Status: UKELY LAWLER; SOUD ment Reform Committee on CZARNIECKI. April 27-28 to testify in the East Chicago Mayoral: Republican: None. Democrat: Mayor Robert Pastrick, Lake 1996 campaign finance County Democratic Chairman Stephen Stiglich, investigation. "We've had .HOR.SE - Jorge Benevides. 1~99 ~orecast: Thi~ is, by far, i R A ( E 121 people take the 5th or Horse Race's favonte pnmary. The big controver-, flee the country," Burton sy this week is a run on absentee . In 1995 ' ••••••••.------­ said. "I'm glad we are finally there were 645 absentee ballots out of 11,800 going to have the opportu­ votes cast. This year about 2,000 absentees have been mailed out (William. Lazarus, The Times). nity to hear from one of the Hammond, twice the size of East Chicago, has sent out 450 ballots. Pastrick's campaign manag­ central figures in this er, Andy Callas, seemed surprised at the number of absentees. "Everybody is working to procure story." Burton quoted absentee applications," Callas said, but added, "It sounds surprising that there are that Chung as saying in July many absentees." Stiglich said many of his supporters have expressed a desire to vote absentee 1997, "I see the White after the disputed '95 recount. "I've had people come up and say, 'I want my vote counted. I'm House is like a subway • going to vote absentee,"' Stiglich told The Times. "Isn't it amazing that the incumbent and the you have to put in coins to political machine over there is all of the sudden worried about what somebody else is doing." • open the gates" (Los One Stiglich supporter was quoted: "Absentee ballots lend themselves to intimidation, and Angeles Times). Stiglich has no ability to intimidate anybody" since Pastrick oversees the bloated city workforce. When Pastrick defeated Stiglich in 1983, some 2,000 absentees were cast. Last week, some Two anti•annexation bills 6,200 pieces of Stiglich direct mail disappeared from the East Chicago U.S. Post Office, setting will likely be passed by the off a criminal postal investigation. Primary Status: Leans Pastrick. legislature and make It to Evansville Mayoral: Republican: County Commissioner Russell Lloyd Jr., David Gov. Frank O'Bannon's Woll. Democrat: Rick Borries, City Councilwoman Gail Riecken, County Councilman Phil desk. HB 1608 would Hoy, Lawrence Hall. 1995 Results: McDonald (D) 19,162, Frary (R) 9,565. 1999 Forecast: require cities and towns to Riecken said during an Evansville Council meeting that she favors future tax abatements with notify affected residents by upfront agreements for paybacks if companies fall short of job creation and capital investments certified mail and extend the (Courier & Press). Primary Status: Likely Riecken; Likely Lloyd. remonstrance period. SB 167 would require cities to Fort Wayne Mayoral: Republican: Allen County Sheriff Joe Squadrito, Linda use the profits from tax rev­ Buskirk. Democrat: Graham Richard, Agnes Hopkins, David Roach. 1995 Results: Helmke enue collected from the 21,909, Essex (D) 11,033, Kempf (L) 1,029. 1999 Forecast: During televised debate, Hopkins annexations for projects declared, "I feel a lot of love here tonight" (News-Sentine[). Buskirk and Squadrito differ deci­ within the annexed areas sively on only one issue: annexation. Squadrito would make it voluntary; Buskirk favors Mayor within three years. Both Helmke's aggressive policy. Burkirk said she would continue the fight to annex Aboite bills would allow a judge to Township while the News-Sentinel reported, "Squadrito dodged the question." Primary Status: stop annexation if affected Leans Squadrito; Solid Richard. residents suffer significant Indianapolis Mayoral: Republican: Secretary of State Sue Anne Gilroy, Robert financial Impairment. Mike Parker. Democrat: Bart Peterson, Jocelyn Tandy-Adande. Our Party: Rev. John Gibson. Roeder of the Indiana Libertarian: Andrew Horning. 1995 Results: Goldsmith (R) 64,209, Jimison (D) 39,539, Association of Cities and Dillon (L) 7,175. 1999 Forecast: Gilroy does not respond to Parker's negative ads accusing sec­ Towns told the Associated .retary of state of office hopping, but she tells HPR that she is upping her TV buy. That tells Press that it wants amend· HPR that Parker has no traction. Parker's TV ads - on heavy rotation last weekend - fail to • ments to the bills that clari­ define who he really is. Gilroy emerges to share a forum with Parker and Peterson before a fy when a judge can negate westside neighborhood organization which shows that her campaign hierarchy is beginning to an annexation. "We want to show faith in their candidate. Gilroy's long-awaited speech before the Jaycees has her embracing , Page 7 of 8 Thursday, April 22, 1999

Goldsmith record - one the mayor himself declined to run on. She declared, " It is my • ief that Indianapolis is the best-run city in America." Gilroy called it a "provacative" state­ ment. That's good strategy if Gilroy can get Indianapolis voters to accept the notion that crime is really better and if the State Board of Account audits give the Goldsmith administration a TICKER. relatively clean bill of health. Gilroy claims that Peterson's plan for 200 more police officers I I T A p E will raise property taxes. Peterson responds in NUVO Newsweekly that if Goldsmith could find I $45 million for the proposed Republican National Convention, the city could find money for its top priority - the safety of the public. Gilroy reports spending $309 ,457, compared to see more balance and give $262,230 for Parker, who raised $172,018. Gilroy reports raising $1,142,192 and has $832,735 i-·-----the court more discretion as cash on hand. Peterson has raised $601,961, spent $121,026 and has $443,865 cash on hand. to whether an annexation is Primary Status: LIKELY GILROY. valid or should be thrown Muncie Mayoral: Republican: Mayor Dan Canan. Democrat: Louis Coulter, out," Roeder said. Ralph Smith Jr. 1995 Results: Canan (R) 9,718, Carey (D) 6,521. 1999 Forecast: Canan raises $38,294 according to his finance report, compared to $7,650 for Democrat Ralph Smith Jr. and State Rep. Brian Hasler said $8,468 for Lewis Coulter. State Sen. Allie Craycraft contributed $200 to Smith. "I will raise a ban on cigarette billboards enough to win and not a penny more," Smith told the Muncie Star Press. Canan believes his and a "near-ban" on tobacco total campaign will cost $60,000 and said only a handful of his dedicated supporters are on the vending machines Is expect­ pre-primary list. We give Smith a slight edge in the Democratic primary. Primary Status: ed to be finalized this week. LEANS SMITH. General Status: LIKELY CANAN. South Bend Mayoral: Republican: Steve Bradley, Melvin Townsend. The Lafayette Journal and Democrat: Mayor Steve Leucke, Portage Township Assessor John Voorde, Kevin C. Horton, Courier reported that two Zbigniew "Ziggy" Borowski. 1995 Results: Kernan (D) 14,309, Waite (R) 3,106. 1999 education reform bills were Forecast: Voorde gets an overwhelming FOP endorsement with 130 votes, compared to 23 for "quietly'' approved by the Horton and 22 for Leucke. Voorde said he was "delighted and astounded" at the margin (Jack legislature. The paper said Colwell, South Bend Tribune). Is Leucke in trouble? Voorde seems to be coming on strong and the "bills, which require only momentum. ''That helped hima lot in the sense that it gave the notion he has a chance and the governor's signature to • ts Leucke on the defensive," Colwell observed. On Tuesday, the black police endorsed become law, make several Voorde. The firefighters are also poised to endorse Voorde. All three Democrats are going up potentially far-reaching on TV. On Republican side, Townsend endorses Bradley, prompting speculation that GOP vot­ changes. Those changes ers may cross over to vote for Voorde. Primary status: TOSSUP. include the establishment of a school accountability pro­ gram for targeted schools INDIANA 2000 RACES and continuous school Governor: Republican: U.S. Rep. David Mcintosh, Fort Wayne Mayor Paul improvement requiring each Helmke, George Witwer, John Price. Democrat: Gov. Frank O'Bannon. 1996 results: school to develop a.strategic O'Bannon 1,107,342, Goldsmith 997,505, Dillon 35,261. 2000 Forecast: Price barnstorms improvement plan with input the state in his little red bus, pushing for charter schools and school choice, the abolition of from parents, community inventory and inheritance taxes, as well as a revamping of the entire Indiana tax code. "We and business leaders. need to go away from a property-tax based tax system and toward a consumption-based sys­ Another bill would add sci­ tem," Price said (Muncie Star Press). Price's bus was outfitted with slogans: "Stop High ence and social studies as Taxes," "Wave if You're a Conservative" and "Price is Right for Governor 2000." In Fort new subject areas In the Wayne, Price called himself "not a caretaker, but somebody who will actually do something" ISTEP+ test starting In 2002. (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette). He added on redoing the tax code, "No more committees, no A third bill would establish more reports. Real action." Price said in Merrillville that he planned to raise $3 million. "I'm an advisory council called not naive enough to think I can beat O'Bannon without TV ads. It's going to be a lot different the "Education Roundtable" (from 1998). What I had to prove then was that I could get votes. And I did. I had grassroots consisting of business lead­ appeal" (Gary Post-Tribune). Price said he believes Sen. Lugar can carry the state by 600,000 ers, teacher unions, educa­ to 700,000 votes and that victory could help propel a Republican into the governor's office. tors, lawmakers and parents. Gov. O'Bannon signed a 15.4-percent pay raise for state psychiatric workers in an attempt to David Smith of the Courier boost troubled staffing levels. "By increasing the pay for these very important caregivers, we and Journal writes, "The hope to attract more workers and keep the ones we have," O'Bannon said. The governor also group's main function will be ned a bill ordering drivers to give police officers an extra lane when they are stopped on the adVisory, although that term ..ghways - legislation prompted by the deaths of two ISP troopers. Status: Leans Democratic. likely understates the influ­ BRIAN A. HOWEY•!• ence a group of CEOs and

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'TICKER FDK offers Indiana GOP dilemma A p E INDIANAPOLIS - One strand of fits for students who start earlier. • conventional wisdom is that if Senate If the Republicans win on Sen. union presidents is likely to Republicans defeat Gov. Frank O'Ban­ wield. Morris Mills' "cafeteria plan," that will non's full-day kindergarten, it will deny present all sorts of opportunities for HPR Publisher Brian Howey him of his top priority, bloody him up, and O'Bannon. The governor could barnstorm will be featured on the draw U.S. Rep. David Mcintosh into the the state, saying he was willing to com­ "Inside the Chamber" show race. promise as a true believer of the notion of on WMYS at 8:30 a.m. There's another school of thought: local control. O'Bannon then could use Wednesday April 28. This is That a GOP-inspired defeat could plant his considerable bully pulpit skills to rally the Indianapolis Chamber of the seeds for yet another statewide debacle school districts into accepting FDK. If a Commerce's weekly radio in 2000. high percentage of them do - say, 90 per­ show. No matter what happens in the cent - O'Bannon can go to the voters in next couple of weeks, FDK and the mys­ www.howeypolitics.com the fall of 2000 ·and make the case that he ·:· terious tax cuts will likely make an indeli­ was dead right on the issue. ble imprint on the 2000 governor's race. By resisting FDK, Indiana First of all, defeating full-day Republicans are going cross grain to their kindergarten certainly won't endear the own national trend. "I've been at two GOP to the soccer mom vote it covets. National Governor Association meetings The time parents have kids in half-day lately," explained the South Bend school is a logistical minefield. Some Tribune's Jack Colwell. "I've seen a num­ Republicans are correct in that it is ber of Republican governors get up and "enhanced child care." press for full-day kindergarten. So Indiana Democrats and even Republicans Republicans are going counter to their · ~such as Supt. Suellen Reed counter with own party nationally." numerous studies that show tangible bene- Brian A. Howey •!•

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