V20, N41 Tuesday, July 14, 2015 Young’s Senate focus on U.S. security came a Senate candidate less than Congressman expands a month after nine people were field; Delph decision massacred at a church Bible study group in South Carolina. comes in September What Rep. Young hopes sets him apart from the Senate By BRIAN A. HOWEY field that includes U.S. Rep. Marlin BLOOMINGTON – For Todd Stutzman, Eric Holcomb and pos- Young, his race for the U.S. Senate is sibly State Sen. Mike Delph is his all about protecting Americans. “That’s brand of “responsible” conserva- why I’m running,” he said in his bare- tism. To some, that’s code after bones campaign headquarters just Stutzman attempted to shut down south of downtown. “I want to keep the U.S. government a couple of Americans safe and secure. That’s the years ago, and Delph has had most sacred mission of government.” several episodes on Twitter that He enters the Republican brought him sanctions from his Senate race with much peril facing his Republican Senate leadership. potential constituents. A week before, “We need a responsible conserva- the FBI staved off several ISIS-con- tive voice who can win a general spired terror attacks on the homeland election,” Young said, citing “my over the Fourth of July weekend. conviction on the need to focus on Americans learned last week that more more job creation and increased than 20 million people had their files wages.” hacked by Chinese operatives in the When he uses the phrase Department of Personnel Management, opening them to blackmail. And he be- Continued on page 3 Gregg-Pence money war By BRIAN A. HOWEY INDIANAPOLIS – Raise your hand if you were forecasting that John Gregg would out-raise Gov. Mike Pence in the first half of the year. That was territory that Howey Politics Indiana hadn’t ventured in, nor are we “I’m in 100%. Hopefully it will aware of any other punditry, foreign or domestic, that would be by more than 36 votes this have guessed that when it time.” was all tallied up, Gregg would report $1.76 million compared - State Sen. Brent Waltz, who to Gov. Pence’s take of $1.63 million for the first six months of was the first to jump into 2015. the 9th CD race on Monday. In a year that has al- ready featured some surprising Waltz upset Sen. Larry Borst developments, Sen. Dan Coats’ by 36 votes in 2004. retirement, the RFRA fiasco and Page 2 the April Howey Politics Indiana poll rassed by Mike Pence. They want a that saw Pence’s approval and job leader. They want a governor who performance take a historic dive, this will bring us together to move Indi- development is an important turn of ana forward. That’s what I have done events. throughout my entire career and that’s Going into this cycle, Gregg what I will do as Indiana’s next chief had a reputation as a poor fundraiser. executive. I am gratified by the sup- So anemic, in fact, that his first quar- port I’ve received from hard working ter 2012 report of $580,000 prompted Hoosiers all across the state and look many observers and fellow Democrats forward to continuing to build a cam- is a non-partisan newslet- to believe he had no chance. When paign to bring common sense back to the dust settled after Pence eked out the governor’s office.” ter based in Indianapolis and a 2.7% victory over Gregg, Pence The Mike Pence for Indiana Nashville, Ind. It was founded out-raised the in 1994 in Fort Wayne. Democrat $14.8 It is published by million to $6.4 WWWHowey Media, LLC million. The Rich- 405 Massachusetts Ave., ard Mourdock Suite 300 Indianapolis, IN “God intends 46204 rape” blunder in the October 2012 Brian A. Howey, Publisher debate against Joe Donnelly Mark Schoeff Jr., Washington brought a mixed Jack E. Howey, Editor response from Mary Lou Howey, Editor Pence, who first Maureen Hayden, Statehouse demanded an Matthew Butler, Daily Wire apology from the Senate nominee, Mark Curry, photography and then a de- fense of his fel- Subscriptions low ticket mate. It nearly cost Pence campaign spokesman Robert Vane HPI, HPI Daily Wire $599 the election. called Pence’s money numbers “strong HPI Weekly, $350 In order for Gregg to be vi- for us, both in money raised, and the able in 2016, he had to shake the fact that over 90% of our totals came Ray Volpe, Account Manager money monkey off his back. He spent from Indiana and over 90% was under 317.602.3620 much of May and June dialing for dol- $100. That’s widespread, grassroots email: [email protected] lars and convinced big labor to invest support here in Indiana. There is no early in this campaign. When the Mike depression or disappointment here.” Contact HPI Pence for Indiana campaign reported Vane points to Pence’s $4.2 just $1.63 million, Gregg was ecstatic. million cash on hand, more than $2.4 www.howeypolitics.com “This is a huge deal,” Gregg said. “It’s million than Gregg. “What’s unex- [email protected] not often that a challenger outraises pected is for a governor candidate Howey’s cell: 317.506.0883 an incumbent governor, especially from Indiana raising over 70% of his Washington: 202.256.5822 when they are in a tough primary with money in Washington, D.C.,” Vane Business Office: 317.602.3620 two strong opponents. It’s a sign of said. “That’s unexpected.” the strength of our campaign and the Just days after the Indiana depth of support we have earned. Economic Development Corporation © 2015, Howey Politics Indiana. And, it’s a reflection of the simple ended the $2 million Porter Novelli All rights reserved. Photocopy- fact that Hoosiers’ are tired of being contract that was supposed to help ing, Internet forwarding, fax- embarrassed by Mike Pence’s radical mitigate the damage from the RFRA ing or reproducing in any form, ideology and mismanagement of state debacle, the Pence administration’s government.” take was the solid job creation num- whole or part, is a violation of Gregg told HPI on Monday, bers essentially meant an end to the federal law without permission “These figures show, once again, that crisis. “I think that the IEDC made the from the publisher. Hoosiers are tired of being embar- right decision to discontinue the con- Page 3 tract,” said Pence. “I supported the decision very strongly. 29/13% and Gregg at 20/9%. What we’re doing today to market the Hoosier state is Asked if Gov. Pence deserves reelection, 32% fa- working.” vored a second term for the Republican and 54% wanted Speculation on the Porter Novelli contract centers a new person. on how the $2 million expenditure would have improved The mid-year financial numbers stand to revive the Indiana’s RFRA-damaged image on a national, let alone question of whether Pence is still feeling the fallout from global stage. The contract seemed to come under the RFRA and whether he can ultimately survive. category of “don’t just stand there, do something.” The So the spin is on. The unions seem willing to problem for the Pence administration is that anything asso- invest in Gregg, believing he has a decent chance. Repub- ciated with the Porter Novelli contract would have revived licans will argue that Pence still maintains a big money the RFRA story, and that’s something the Pence reelect lead, one that could grow significantly if the Republican doesn’t need. In a fish-or-cut-bait scenario, the decision Governors Association invests the reported $5 million that was to cut. Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam was supposed to deliver on In mid-June, Bellwether Pollster Christine Mat- June 18 at the Indiana Republican spring dinner. thews did a second Indiana poll following a survey she Add $5 million to Pence’s total and he essentially did for Howey Politics Indiana in April. Asked about the has a $7 million advantage. Vane was asked about the $5 Religious Freedom Restoration Act, 37% said the contro- million in RGA money and he said, “I can’t speak for the versial law would have no impact, 40% said it would have RGA, but they have made it clear they are going to be very a negative impact on Indiana’s economy and 9% said it helpful as needed. But I can’t confirm or deny it.” would have a positive impact. On Gov. Pence’s handling The flip side there is that the Democratic Gover- of RFRA, 46% said it was an “embarrassment” and that nors Association, which reneged on late support for Gregg he doesn’t deserve a second term, while 41% said he in the 2012 homestretch, will almost certainly be reassess- deserves another term. Pence’s job approval stood at ing and coming to the conclusion that Indiana could be a 46/46% approve/disapprove. On favorable/unfavorables, pickup for the party. Either way, a competitive gubernato- Pence stands at 34/43%, while Democrat Glenda Ritz at rial race is underway here in Indiana. v acknowledges is “evil”? Young, from page 1 “I think it’s outside the competence of any one country or any group of countries to put the Middle East “responsible conservatism,” is that code that sets him back together again,” he began. “But we can contain and apart from Stutzman and Delph? “I’ll let others decide that start rolling it back incrementally.