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 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. In a week Washington office: 202-775-3242; Business Office: 317-254-0535. when Democrat Joe Andrew and Republican David McIntosh formally entered their respective races, Hoosiers Subscriptions: $250 annually via e-mail or witnessed crudeness and indifference as a reaction to their fax; $450 annually including the HPR Daily candidacies. And the candidates themselves skimmed the Wire. Call 317-254-1533 or 254-0535. issues, though that is to be expected with their initial rhetori- © 2003, The Howey Political Report. All rights cal flourishes. reserved. Photocopying, Internet forwarding, faxing or reproducing in any form, in whole or in part, is a viola- A worthy field tion of federal law and is strictly prohibited without consent of the publisher. 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, , 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 , counties and I am confident he will represent them well This is not a milquetoast field that Ted Kennedy, and ." 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. The only way people can Mayor Stephen J. Luecke, express their frustration not just with what state Reps. Tom the witches who were insulted when I Kromkowski and Ryan associated them with Sue Anne Gilroy.” the Republicans are doing in the Capitol building, but more importantly what Dvorak, and St. Joseph But what Kittle is really attempting County Prosecutor Michael they’re not doing by losing opportunity to do is tie Andrew to the Clintons. As the Dvorak. Luecke insisted his Monica Lewinsky scandal brewed toward every day they’re spending on impeach- presence should not be impeachment in 1998, Andrew as Indiana ment to actually work on Social Security, interpreted as an endorse- chairman did not defend the president’s to work on education, to work on helping ment of Andrew. "Joe has a conduct, but tried to steady the party. to fight crime. great history in the His forecasts were uncannily cor- “We plan on surfing that wave all Democratic Party, a great energy, and knows how to rect. At the Democrats’ annual gathering the way to victory,” Andrew said. get things done,'' Luecke at French Lick in August 1998, Andrew As the Republicans’ impeachment, and the national news media was riveted said. "I think he'll make a explained, “If Bill Clinton just keeps talk- great candidate for gover- to every development, a man named ing and getting out in front of the voters, nor.'' he’ll be OK.” Later he explained, “This is Osama bin Laden in a faraway place was going to be a great year for Democrats. publicly promising jihad. Few paid any ANDREW STUMPS MUNCIE: We are organized and energized.” attention. Democratic gubernatorial Andrew said that as the storm As for Clinton’s “henchman” being hopeful Joe Andrew might clouds gathered. By Election Day, it was rewarded for his service during historic be a business owner and true. Democrats evaded big losses in times, after President Clinton left office in lawyer, but he has plenty of support from organized Congress; in fact, the party almost took 2001 and became the titular head of the labor (Rick Yencer, Muncie party, he moved his golfing buddy Terry control. Andrew’s Indiana Democrats won Star Press). "We propose a stunning 53-47 majority in the Indiana McAuliffe in as DNC chair while Andrew the state invest in next-gen- House and held off Gary Hofmeister’s went packing for a white shoe Wall Street eration auto technology," spirited challenge against U.S. Rep. Julia firm. Andrew said Wednesday Carson. The danger for Republicans like during a campaign stop in As Eric Berman got McDaniel and Kittle is that by demonizing someone like Muncie. "We should not just Andrew on the phone for a WIBC inter- Joe Andrew, they also feed their private continued on page 4 Thursday, May 22, 2003 Page 4 of 8

monster. Andrew seems to thrive on such gize the party. adversity and has made a career out of Candidate Andrew was already lifting the mirror to bounce back the working to create some sort of bulwark attacks. “I take that as the ultimate badge behind the flagging O’Bannon governor- of success,” he said of Kittle’s henchman ship mired in a deep economic downturn, remark. “I’ve seen partisan politics and I and his own candidacy. assemble cars and trucks reject it.” "While it might be comforting to better than anyone else, but be a leader in technology Andrew also represented a sharp blame others for a lagging national econo- that makes them safer, departure from the early Bayh-era cam- my that has deflated our own economy stronger and more reliable." paign mode of raise a lot of money and here at home, it doesn’t explain why fami- Andrew mixed enthusiasm launch the autumnal airwar. Under lies are falling faster and harder in Indiana and optimism in a fiery Andrew, the Democrats built a CD-ROM than virtually anywhere else in the speech before about 25 ground operation that preserved their nation,” Andrew said at Poe. “It’s time for local labor leaders and gains in the legislature as well as 16 years us to lead the nation out of recession, not other supporters at the of gubernatorial rule. into one. The single most important chal- Delaware County Airport. Labor unions representing lenge the next will auto workers, building Candidate Andrew face is this: To make Indiana a leader in trades and others already The most interesting thing about creating jobs. To make Indiana a leader in have endorsed Andrew over this week was seeing the partisan Andrew creating good jobs. To make Indiana a State Sen. Vi Simpson, D- attempt to transform himself into candi- leader in creating jobs you can raise a Bloomington, also seeking date Andrew. Gone were the caustic barbs family on.” the Democratic nomination and present was his listening mode. “It Kittle intends to tie the Clintons for governor in 2004. and O’Bannons around Andrew’s neck. Simpson has already visited feels good,” he said after his Statehouse But like just about everything else in Delaware County twice this rally on the steps beneath the statue of spring and picked up sup- Gov. Oliver P. Morton. “It’s easier to be recent Indiana political history on the port from fellow lawmakers fighting for my own ideas and plans.” statewide level, there is no such thing as a Rep. Tiny Adams, D-Muncie, Choosing the Morton site was no sure thing. and Sen. Allie Craycraft, D- accident. Of all the Indiana governors, Selma. Andrew also Morton was perhaps the most cunning. He The media has voted received news coverage ran in the crucial election of 1860 as lieu- In most states, when an unsuccess- after Wednesday trips to Terre Haute, Clarksville and tenant governor, then cut a deal with Gov. ful challenger defeated by popular gover- Lafayette. Henry Lane, who quickly resigned only to nor lines up for a second shot, it would be be appointed by Morton to the U.S. big news. But this is Indiana. ANDREW CALLS SIMPSON Senate. As the Civil War governor, By their actions last week, most A ‘FRIEND’: "We have differ- Morton was shrewd, dismissing the legis- reporters, editors, news directors and ent experiences. We come lature dominated by recalcitrant assignment editors saw the Mitch Daniels to this race by different Copperhead Democrats, arranging for Republican nomination as ... a sure thing. paths," Andrew said of loans from New York banks to fund McIntosh helped fuel that beast. As Simpson, who has spent Indiana’s war effort, ordering the execu- the annointed one in 1999, his 2000 cam- almost a quarter of a centu- ry in elective office (Kurt tions of Hoosier deserters to such a degree paign against Gov. O’Bannon was poorly Van der Dussen, as to make President Lincoln blanche, researched and executed. But O’Bannon Bloomington Herald-Times). while becoming a key Lincoln confi- adroitly used all the trappings of his office After serving four years as dante. to fend off McIntos. Even if McIntosh had Monroe County auditor from Andrew would feed off the compar- been in the kind of stride that helped him 1981 to '84, Simpson was ison. This is an election -- like 1996 -- the win six Congessional elections, he still elected to the state Senate Democrats are not supposed to win. His probably wouldn’t have defeated in 1984 and now is more own nomination is hardly secured as O’Bannon. Every governor with the abili- than midway through her many Democrats believe that a sharp ty to win re-election has ... easily. fifth four-year term. "Sen. Simpson is one of the finest departure from the past by nominating But when McIntosh announced his Simpson would be the best way to ener- campaign in Muncie last Friday, there continued on page 5 Page 5 of 8 Thursday, May 15, 2003 were only two television stations. Wire omy. service reporters were absent. Most of the Are these ... sure things? big Indiana newspapers didn’t even carry Daniels’ pedigree suggests he has a report in their Saturday editions. Mary the intellect and ability to execute. But the Beth Schneider of the Indianapolis Star other gubernatorial campaigns tell the said she had to talk her editors into cover- story of a recent Lincoln Day in state senators in Indiana," ing the event. Her Sunday column pre- Logansport where the emcee introduced Andrew said, adding he sented the same message you’re reading Daniels as “Mitch Williams,” caught him- considers Simpson and her over and over here ... Mitch Daniels’ nom- self and in a self-deprecating manner husband, Bill McCarty, a former state senator and ination and election is ... no sure thing. repeatedly tried to make light of the situa- now state utility regulator, Ruthie McIntosh wryly noted that a tion. Daniels didn’t quite let it go, telling to be friends. Andrew was “7 and 1 record still isn’t too bad.” the crowd something to the effect that asked Wednesday about an As U.S. Rep. Mike Pence called “when most people find themselves in a issue on which Simpson is McIntosh a “proven leader,” and hole, they stop digging.” taking heat from McIntosh compared Indiana to “Jimmy The spin from the other campaigns Bloomington area environ- Carter’s America” and sought a rebound was ... can Mitch Daniels eat corn dogs at mentalists: I-69. He was into Ronald Reagan’s sunny Republican county fairs and deal with the common asked whether he favored routing the highway via orthodoxy, Joe Andrew’s tormentor -- Jim man? Terre Haute, as highway Kittle -- was shadowing the event. If he doesn’t, the odd man out foes propose, or supports Kittle warned McIntosh to obey could be Jim Kittle himself. the route through Reagan’s 11th Commandment: “Never The Republican chairman has alien- Bloomington that Gov. criticize another Republican.” ated every gubernatorial campaign now in Frank O'Bannon picked ear- But, in a sense, Kittle’s own subtle the field, a sharp contrast to Mike lier this year. Andrew actions were doing just that to the “Switzerland” McDaniel who decided to replied that "Gov. O'Bannon McIntoshes, Millers, Kenleys and Clarks. let Republican voters in the primary has made this decision" and There is such an extraordinary undercur- decide. that he's not sure to what degree the next governor Kittle has also set up his rent within the posh confines of Kittle’s can influence it. Meridian Street headquarters to clear the Republican headquarters to house the field behind Daniels, as to almost see his 2004 governor’s campaign. But the KITTLE PREDICTS SUC- nomination as a foregone conclusion. assessment we’re hearing from various CESS IN 2004: State That’s prompted McIntosh to cast quarters is that it’s not going to happen. Republican Party Chairman his candidacy in an “out-state versus One GOP operative told HPR, “The Jim Kittle is confident the Indianapolis elite” setting, vowing to run Republican State Committee will have GOP will win big in 2004, his campaign in 31 counties. one key job and that is to get out the not only winning the gover- nor's office for the first time It would be easy to come to the vote.” in 16 years but also knock- conclusion that Mitch Daniels is ... a sure When it comes to the concept of ing off Democrat Evan Bayh thing. He was Reagan’s political director, execution, the Kittle era has been in high in his bid for re-election to helped run Eli Lilly, and serves a popular gear on one crucial aspect: Raising the United States Senate sitting president. But Daniels still has to money. But its two most conspicuous (Vincennes Sun- do what John Mutz, Linley Pearson, venues since he took office, the 2002 Commercial). That was the Stephen Goldsmith and David McIntosh Republican convention and last week’s message he took to local didn’t do, which is take the promise of visit by President Bush, were problematic party faithful Tuesday their candidacy and execute. in their execution. There weren’t enough evening during a visit to the home of Eric and Michelle polling booths during the secretary of Daniels will have to defend the Holcomb. Eric Holcomb is soaring budget deficits that belie his nick- state nomination floor fight and the voting district director for Rep. name of “The Blade.” He has to explain took hours. At last week’s Bush visit, leg- John Hostettler, R- IPALCO so that it isn’t an issue next April islators, donors, prominent party chairs Wadesville. As for the or October 2004. And he has to believe and the news media were turned away at Republican governor's race that President Bush will have Iraq on the the door. right track, as well as the American econ- Ouch!  continued on page 6 Thursday, May 22, 2003 Page 6 of 8 Derr, Jennings launch 8th CD campaigns By MARK SCHOEFF JR. $10,095. Derr has not filed an FEC report. WASHINGTON -- Kevin Derr has His fast start in the money competi- volunteered for Jonathan Weinzapfel, Gail tion is a result of his national fundraising Riecken, Paul Perry and Bryan Hartke. base, Jennings said. His network devel- in 2004, Kittle said the state Those erstwhile Democratic congressional oped based on relationships he established party will not take sides candidates all have one thing in common: in Boston, where he was an assistant among the five announced a defeat at the hands of GOP Rep. John coach, executive in the Celtic organiza- candidates and White Hostettler in the 8th CD. tion, and leader of a nonprofit organiza- House budget director Mitch Beginning on Tuesday, Derr will tion that promoted racial harmony. He Daniels, who has announced his resignation take matters into his own hands to oust augmented that network in Washington, in less than a month and is Hostettler from the seat he has held since where he was a White House Fellow in expected to run for gover- 1994. Derr, the owner of a Boonville 1997-98 and later held a position in the nor. "I'm not sure if the trucking company, will declare his candi- Department of Justice. Jennings, a 575 party taking sides will even dacy for the 8th CD Democratic nomina- Richmond native, moved to Newburgh, help anyone," Kittle said, tion during a district tour through Green- where his wife's family is from, after saying it alienates voters. "I castle, Terre Haute, Vincennes, and another brief stint in Boston following the think any of our candidates Evansville. After witnessing several failed end of the Clinton administration in 892 could win.” Kittle thinks campaigns, Derr thinks he has the formula 2001. Jennings began his NBA career in Bayh has been running for for beating Hostettler. the Oval Office since he was the Indiana Pacers organization. Indiana's secretary of state. “I'm tired of losing,” Derr said. “To “We're much further ahead than I "Birch was 'unbeatable,'" win this district, someone has to be will- thought we would be at this time in terms Kittle said, referring to ing to put John Hostettler in a head lock, of fundraising, institutional support, and Bayh's father, former U.S. start swinging and not stop until grass-roots support,” said Jennings, Sen. Birch Bayh, "but an November (2004)." Derr implied that a 1982 graduate of Indiana University, unknown Dan Quayle beat Hartke didn't execute that type of game- where he was a manager for the basketball him." plan in 2002, when boundaries were team. “I'm very fortunate because of life redrawn to give the district a Democratic experiences that I'm able to raise money IRSAY SAYS COLTS WILL majority. "Bryan Hartke is a great man STAY THROUGH 2013: outside of the district and Indiana.” Barring a breakdown in his and Bryan ran a great campaign for One place he'll generate cash is in team's lease negotiations Bryan. We didn't have an opportunity to Washington. He has a June fundraiser with city officials, Colts test redistricting with the Hartke cam- planned in the capital that will feature Red owner Jim Irsay vowed paign. This will be the first true test of the Auerbach, the longtime Celtic coach Wednesday to keep the club new district." and executive. A Washington Democratic 178 in Indianapolis through at campaign source says that Jennings is 174 least 2013. However, Irsay Jennings Leads Money the preferred candidate of the Democratic continued to leave himself an escape clause. "We're Before Derr can take on Hostettler, Congressional Campaign Committee, the going to be in Indianapolis he must win the Democratic nomination. party's House campaign organization. 07 for a long time," he told The One opponent may be Hartke, who did Chris Sautter, a Democratic media Indianapolis Star while tak- not respond to an interview request from consultant in Washington who has worked ing a break from the NFL HPR. Another challenger is certain -- Jon on Hoosier races for 20 years, said that owners' meetings, which Jennings, a Newburgh investment manag- party leaders at a DCCC briefing last concluded Wednesday. "I'm er and Midwest scout for the NBA week were "very excited" about the going to live up to my part Boston Celtics. Jennings candidacy. "The Democratic of the lease. It's through Jennings filed his candidacy on party clearly favors him," Sautter said. 2013. "That's the kind of person I am. I'm not running March 17 and had $24,450 cash on hand, Derr is not phased by Jennings' out from under that lease." according to his March 31 Federal early support. "Most of them do not Irsay said a payment from Election Commission report. That amount amount to one vote in the 8th District," he bested Hostettler's total, which was said. “When it comes to being on the Page 7 of 8 Thursday, May 22, 2003 ground in this district, to being from this issues that really, really matter.” The pri- district, there's no illusion as to who ority is to create jobs in the district that the winner will be--and that will be me.” will keep graduates of local colleges and The ground war also is the key to universities in the area. A member of defeating Hostettler, Derr said. The Congress must be “someone who can sit incumbent Republican has been vulnera- across the table from CEOs and convince ble in each election, consistently pulling them to relocate to the district or expand out victories with little more than 50 per- a plant in the district.” the city within the next 30 cent of the vote. Democrats start with Derr is articulating a similar months could approach $30 high hopes against Hostettler, but in the theme. “We don't need jobs as much as million. end can't overcome his deep and fervent we need good-paying jobs.” His eco- BAYH UNLIKELY TO VOTE conservative grass-roots organization. nomic priorities would include repealing FOR FINAL TAX BILL: House “He is vulnerable if Democrats “tax giveaways to the rich,” balancing the and Senate Republican tax vote,” said Derr. “Not only do we have to federal budget to free up capital for writers Wednesday reached outraise John Hostettler, we have to get business, and increasing infrastructure a tentative agreement on a our grass-roots organized.” That's where spending. “We need to create public $350 billion tax-cut plan that Derr's background as a union activist will investments that the private sector can is considerably smaller than come in. "We're using those same build off of.” what the House and time- honored techniques," said the 1996 President Bush wanted but Sautter said economic angst may appears to have enough sup- University of Southern Indiana graduate. be the most important dynamic in the port for quick passage election. He cited a recent focus group (Washington Post). The plan Focus on Economy survey in Indiana that showed swing vot- largely adopts the House's Both Derr and Jennings believe ers support President Bush but are upset prescription to trim taxes on that this time around, the faltering econo- about the economy. "Those swing voters capital gains and stock divi- my will make Hostettler vulnerable. will take their anger out on incumbents in dends for at least five years, while lowering income tax “We're living in more difficult times than offices other than the presidency, rates and encouraging busi- what he's ever run in before,” said assuming the economy stays as bad as it ness investment. Negotia- Jennings. “We're back to bread-and-butter is or gets worse," he said.  tions Wednesday evening trimmed an initial agreement by $30 billion to apparently 2004 Racing Form secure the vote of Sen. George Voinovich, R-Ohio, U.S. Senate: Republican: Marvin Scott, Matt Kelty. Democrat: U.S. Sen. Evan and ensure passage in the Bayh. 1992 Results: Coats (R) 1,267,972, Hogsett (D) 900,148. 1998 Results: Bayh (D) narrowly divided Senate. 1,012,244, Helmke (R) 552,732. 2004 Forecast: Matt Kelty, a former aide to U.S. Sen. Dan Sen. Evan Bayh, D-Ind., is Coats, is considering a run at Bayh (See Ticker Tape) NUVO’s Fran Quigley, who is extremely unlikely to back it. Although close to U.S. Rep. Julia Carson, drew up “arti- Bayh voted for the package cles of impeachment from the Democratic Party” last week, he warned that his for U.S. Sen. Evan Bayh. “Evans Bayh III, support would evaoprate if junior senator from the State of Indiana, is the final bill contained "gim- impeached for conduct unbecoming a member of micks." the Democratic Party, and that the following articles of impeachment be exhibited to the court of Democratic voters of the State of Indiana and the United States of America,” Quigley wrote. KELTY CONSIDERS RUN AT He added, that State Sen. Glenn Howard (D-Indianapolis), a member of the Black Caucus, was BAYH: Fort Wayne Republi- so frustrated by Bayh’s disconnect with the grass-roots of the party that he recently boycotted a can Matt Kelty is pondering a caucus meeting with the Respondent. Sen. Howard’s concerns were heightened by last week’s run against Democrat U.S. tax cut vote. “I was very disappointed that he joined in with the Republicans,” Howard said. Sen. Evan Bayh in 2004 (Fort And Quigley quoted former Marion County Democratic Chairman Steve Laudig, “When I Wayne Journal Gazette). learn that Bayh’s top contributors are Conseco, Morgan Stanley and the Carlyle Group, I’m not Kelty - a local architect who surprised he voted the way he did. Weasels are not endangered species in Washington. It’s nearly captured Democrat unlikely I’ll ever vote for him again.” Quigley urged a trade of Bayh to the Republican Party Rep. Win Moses Jr.'s in exchange for U.S. Sen. Richard Lugar Status: Solid D.  continued on page 8 Thursday, May 22, 2003 Page 8 of 8

Jack Colwell, South Bend Tribune - "limited" numbers of reserved seats avail- Most significantly, Lugar, just prior to the able. A look at those seats on the Statehouse seat last year - Speedway's Web site seems to indicate said several people have war, warned the Bush administration that asked him to consider seek- it was moving too slowly in developing that there isn't much difference between ing the Republican nomina- plans to rebuild Iraq. “It appears to me "limited" and "lots." The downturn at Indy tion. He has not discounted that the work on what happens after hos- is so bad that the 500 almost didn't fill its such a move, saying he tilities is well behind the military plan- traditional field of 33 cars. What hap- wants to do more research ning,” Lugar said. He also disputed the pened to the Greatest Spectacle in Racing? on the possibility. Beating claims of administration spokesmen such And how did it happen so quickly? A year Bayh is generally consid- as Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld ago, it looked like owner Tony George ered a long-shot because of had triumphed in the ill-timed split in his immense popularity and that Iraqi rebuilding could be swift and IndyCar racing and had lured all of the a mighty political war chest. involve limited costs. “The United States But Kelty thinks, "Bayh may must begin humanitarian relief activities best drivers and teams back to the be more beatable than he immediately upon securing territory in Memorial Day classic. Now, things are thinks he is." He specifically Iraq,” said Lugar, “and preparations for back to where they were when the split noted similarities between reconstruction must move forward with began, with foreign racers almost equaling Bayh and Moses. 'Evan the same vigor as military preparations.” the number of domestic drivers in the Bayh is a two-term governor He said security would be crucial in pro- field. Operational costs have spiraled back and an incumbent senator. up to the point that racing is too expensive Win Moses was a two-term viding safe water, electricity and health a proposition for medium and small play- mayor and an incumbent services. He warned that it would be nec-  representative," Kelty said. essary to have military and civilian per- ers. "No one thought Win Moses sonnel in Iraq for “an extended period of could be beaten and similar- time” in order to prevent “regional insta- J. Cameron Carter, Indianapolis ly nobody thinks Evan Bayh bility, ethnic warfare, failure to eliminate Eye - If Daniels’ political adversaries can be beaten. "It's like all Iraqi weapons of mass destruction and think that Hoosiers will go to the polls and waving a red flag in front of establishment of terrorist bases on Iraqi say, “Oh my God, I can’t vote for him. me." Moses beat the upstart territory.” It's kind of interesting that Kelty in a recount by a mar- He’s a deficit-spender!” then they need to gin of just 63 votes. Lugar sought testimony before the think again. They also need to be prepared Foreign Relations Committee from Jay to defend their own fiscal records, or CLINTON, BUSH, ALI TO Garner, the retired lieutenant general who explain just exactly which part of the ATTEND 500: The largest had been designated to head an office of Bush military and homeland security single-day crowd in reconstruction and humanitarian assis- build-up they don’t support and why. Ditto American sports will include tance, on reconstruction plans. It's kind of for the president’s, and by extension, former Presidents Clinton interesting that Garner declined to testify. Daniels’ tax cuts. In a variation on the car- and Bush, adding a unique It's kind of interesting that Garner now is security concern for plan- petbagger theme, the campaigns of certain to leave as top civil administrator in Iraq ners at the Indianapolis 500. Republican gubernatorial candidates claim Other celebrities expected amid complaints of lacking security, sta- that being from Indianapolis is a political for Sunday's race include bility and basic services.  liability for Daniels, and that they will former boxing champion have a secret army of grassroots support Muhammad Ali, film maker Mike Leonard, Bloomington Herald- around the state. These campaigns seek to Steven Spielberg and televi- Times - Vendors outside the Indianapolis establish an intra-party battle of a populist sion talk-show host David Motor Speedway are complaining that “us” vs. an Indy-based elite “them.” Letterman. they've never seen business this slow. Memo to those campaigns: Daniels is NO HPR NEXT WEEK: There Speedway officials, never very forthcom- drawing record GOP crowds at numerous will be no weekly edition of ing on ticket sales or attendance figures, Lincoln Day dinners in the Hoosier hinter- HPR next week. We will acknowledge that sales for this Sunday's lands. It seems regular folk like the guy. return on June 5. Indy 500 have been sluggish and there are