Thursday, May 22, 2003 Volume 9, Number 36 Page 1 of 8 he An illustrious field, T and a key election Howey Andrew, McIntosh kick off campaigns By BRIAN A. HOWEY in Muncie A case can be made that gubernatorial elections in 1848 and 1852 (canal bankruptcy and the new Constitution), Political 1860 (Civil War), 1924 and 1928 (Ku Klux Klan takeover and demise), 1932 (Great Depression) rank as critical pivot points in Indiana history. Report And a case can be made that in 2004, Indiana is at another crucial threshold, with this past week as a penulti- The Howey Political Report is published by NewsLink ment element with the Joe Andrew and David McIntosh can- Inc. Founded in 1994, The Howey Political Report is didacies kicking off, leading up to the final crescendo next an independent, non-partisan newsletter analyzing the political process in Indiana. month when White House Budget Director Mitch Daniels enters the race and completes the field. Brian A. Howey, publisher The travails of the the economic perils of the state Mark Schoeff Jr., Washington writer have been well documented, ranging from a loss of more Jack E. Howey, editor than 100,000 manufacturing jobs to Indiana leading the nation in mortgage foreclosures. The visions for the state The Howey Political Report Office: 317-254-1533 PO Box 40265 Fax: 317-968-0487 from the assembling gubernatorial field, and the ability of Indianapolis, IN 46240-0265 Mobile: 317-506-0883 the people, news media and political parties to gauge those [email protected] visions to the stark realities are critical components. www.howeypolitics.com At first glance, the tenor of this campaign is not off to a good start, despite the worthiness of the field. 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It’s important to note that this particular group of can- “We should not underestimate the ethnic and Ticker: Messer elected in HD57 p. 2 religious rivalries of a long-repressed people.” Governor: 8th race heating up p. 6 Horse Race 03: Democrats begin to - U.S. Sen. Richard Lugar, saying the U.S. plans bolt Bayh re-election bid; Kelty in Iraq are ‘at risk’ on Wednesday. eyes GOP Senate challenge p. 6 Columnists: Carter, Colwell p. 8 Thursday, May 22, 2003 Page 2 of 8 Lugar tells Wolfowitz Iraq plans are ‘at risk’ WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Richard Lugar, speaking at a Wednesday Senate Foreign Relations Committee meeting prior to testimony from Deputy Defense Secretary Paul Wolfowitz, called U.S. plans “at risk” in Iraq. “I am concerned that the administration's initial stabilization and reconstruction MESSER ELECTED TO FIN- efforts have been inadequate. The planning for peace was much less developed than ISH STINE’S TERM: Indiana the planning for war,” Lugar said, echoing recent commencement addresses he gave at Republican Party Executive IU and Notre Dame. Director Luke Messer has Lugar added, “There is little understanding of the administration's short and been selected to carry late mid-term plans and priorities to address increasingly urgent issues such as providing Rep. Roland Stine's torch in food, water, electricity, and fuel. U.S. and Coalition forces are struggling to create a the Indiana General secure environment to allow civil engineers and humanitarian assistance workers to do Assembly. Wednesday, Republican Party officials in their jobs, but there seems to be insufficient military and police forces to establish this Shelby and Bartholomew security. Given these circumstances, talk of a reduction in forces by year's end is pre- counties elected Messer to mature. There also is uncertainty about the long-term plans for the transition from mili- fill the remainder of Stine's tary to civilian authority in Iraq and increasing fear that vacuums of authority will lead term. Stine was killed in an to sustained internal conflict in Iraq and greater instability throughout the region. We auto accident last month should not underestimate the ethnic and religious rivalries of a long-repressed people.” involving a drunk driver. "It is with a heavy heart that I enter the General Assem- didates, while largely dismissed by some for the perceived Republican front-runner bly," said Messer. "Roland pundits as “weak” or “back benchers,” is -- Mitch Daniels -- to firmly address his was a tremendous leader in in fact quite strong. role in the controversial IPALCO merger our community, and I plan to work tirelessly to contin- Looking at the emerging Indiana with AES. ue Roland's legacy of out- gubernatorial field, what strikes me is the standing service." Messer high level of achievement. They are grad- The ‘henchman’ plans to focus his work in uates of Harvard (Luke Kenley), Prince- Under the heading “Who is Joe the General Assembly on ton (Mitch Daniels), Yale (Joe Andrew Andrew? The Clinton’s Political creating good-paying jobs and David McIntosh), the University of Henchman,” Indiana Republican Chair- in Indiana and ensuring that Chicago (McIntosh) and the Indiana every Hoosier child receives man Jim Kittle Jr. issued a second assault University Law School (Vi Simpson, a quality education. "Roland on the Democratic field. Earlier, he called dedicated his life to teach- Murray Clark and Eric Miller). They’ve Sen. Simpson the most “liberal” member ing Hoosier children," said worked for Presidents Ronald Reagan, of the legislature. Messer. "I think I owe it to George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George “Henchman” at first seemed to be a his memory and the future W. Bush, and Govs. Frank O’Bannon and crude term, easily calling up dark images of our state to make sure Evan Bayh. The field includes a former of Nazi Gestapo or Mafia hitmen. Indiana has a first-rate pub- Democratic National Chairman (Andrew), Webster’s Dictionary defines the word as lic school system." Indiana a White House political director and OMB “a reliable underling; a worker for a Republican Party Chairman Jim Kittle Jr. called director (Daniels), a lieutenant governor political candidate, usually rewarded for Messer's victory a win for nominee (Clark) and a ranking member of his services.” Hoosier values. "Luke is a the Senate Budget Committee (Simpson). In the release, Kittle observed, “Joe good friend and a trusted They have founded political think tanks Andrew is one of the most partisan adviser. He shares a com- (McIntosh and the Federalist Society; Democrat politicians in Indiana and mitment to hard work, faith, Miller and Advance America), and held in the United States. Hoosiers want their and family with the people big jobs at international companies next governor to represent their values, of Shelby and Bartholomew (Daniels at Lilly). not the values of Bill and Hillary Clinton, counties and I am confident he will represent them well This is not a milquetoast field that Ted Kennedy, and Tom Daschle." has assembled. Nor could it be construed There’s a reason Andrew brought Continued on page 3 as ethically challenged, despite the need out such vitriol from Kittle. As Indiana Page 3 of 8 Thursday, May 22, 2003 Democratic chairman, Andrew was not view, both commented and when Berman only quite successful, but as an energetic asked them to hang on until after a com- partisan who was known to barnstorm mercial, Andrew could be heard, “I’m in a Merrillville, Angola, Evansville and big celebration!” Click. Lawrenceburg on the same weekend, It was easy to imagine smoke Andrew developed a reputation for throw- shooting out of any GOP ears that heard ing cunning barbs. it. And it had happened before, when in the General Assembly. Examples? Back in 1998, Andrew Andrew helped Frank O’Bannon pull off Messer will continue to was in rare form. Of U.S. Rep. John the stunning 1996 upset over Stephen serve as executive director Hostettler, Andrew said “This is a man Goldsmith. of the Indiana Republican who thinks the 2nd Amendment covers Party. nuclear weapons.” Of Jean Leising, Clinton’s chairman Andrew warned, “Can you imagine Jean ANDREW DRAWS SUP- By February 1999, as President PORT IN SOUTH BEND: Leising replacing Lee Hamilton? That’s Clinton’s impeachment drew to a close Several prominent South when the Huns are at the gate; the barbar- and his popularity stood around 65 per- Bend-area Democrats were ians are going to win.” cent, Andrew produced this in-your-face in attendance as Joe In late October 1998, Andrew told quote: “In the last month, the Democratic Andrew made his guberna- Democrats at a rally in Anderson, “Sue torial announcement in a National Committee has raised more than Anne Gilroy is not a nice person. So peo- crowded lobby at Corporate twice as much from small donors as it had ple call her a witch.” When then Wings at South Bend budgeted and almost three times as much Republican Chairman Mike McDaniel Regional Airport. Among as it has ever raised from small donors in protested, suggesting it “wasn’t very them were South Bend nice,” Andrew replied, “I apologize to all an off-year.