DOCSLIB.ORG

Young's Senate Bid Survives A

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Young's Senate Bid Survives A V21, N24 Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016 Young’s Senate bid survives a ‘stunt’ Stutzman camp claims GOP ‘establishment’ saved opponent By BRIAN A. HOWEY INDIANAPOLIS – Friday was, before the Indiana Election Commission, in the words of the campaign of Republican U.S. Senate candidate Todd Young a day of “confidence” and one where a political “stunt” was dispatched with three retrieved ballot signatures and a series of 2-2 votes. From the viewpoint of the Marlin Stutzman campaign, it was thwarting of the “rule of law” as the Hoosier Republican es- tablishment bowed down to protect the status quo. Indiana Democrats saw it as a circumvention of the series of technical challenges, including one on a forged process by a corrupt commission. signature. Young remained on the ballot For the campaign of Marlin Stutzman, the immedi- after almost seven hours of grueling testimony. Essentially, ate test is to refute the notion that the congressman from attorney David Brooks resurrected three signatures for Howe joined forces with Indiana Democrats in order for a Young, including one on a phantom “page 51” from Lake clear path to the nomination. Stutzman campaign manager County that no one bothered to copy, then depended on Joshua Kelley acknowledged to HPI that the campaign took some hits, but placed a populist twist on the matter Republican members Bryce Bennett and Zachary Klutz to block the challenge. That evening, Young beat back a Continued on page 4 ‘Madam Governor’ fading By BRIAN A. HOWEY NASHVILLE, Ind. – When Indiana emerged from the suffragette movement in the 1920s, the best path to the governorship was to be an ally of the Ku Klux Klan and then for the next generation, an American Legion com- mander. This gave way to State- “It is time to focus on which house leadership in the 1960s and ‘70s. Republican candidate can best Secretary of State Edgar unite our party, earn the support Whitcomb won the governor- ship in 1968. Lt. Govs. Richard of independents and disaffected O. Ristine and Robert Rock ran for governor that decade and Democrats and win the election lost. In 1972, Doc Bowen used this fall. It is clear to me that the House speakership to propel himself to the second floor, and Marco Rubio is that candidate.” that established the modern - U.S. Sen. Dan Coats lieutenant governor trend. Lt. Page 2 Govs. Robert Orr and Frank O’Bannon nation of Ellspermann as lieuten- used the second banana perch to ant governor, the Hoosier political win the top office in 1980 and 1996. scene appears to be pulling away Lt. Gov. Joe Kernan seemed to be on from breaking this ceiling. Unlike the that path until there was a political ambitious Orr and O’Bannon, the falling out between himself and the pedigree of the female LG was more O’Bannons and he opted to head back of a wonkish nature that Davis and to South Bend rather than seek the Ellspermann brought to the table, or top job in 2004. In the midst of this Howey Politics Indiana period, Brian Vargas, who WWHowey Media, LLC 405 headed IUPUI’s Public Opin- Massachusetts Ave., Suite ion Laboratory that Indiana 300 Indianapolis, IN 46204 wasn’t ready for a female governor. www.howeypolitics.com As offensive as it was, the notion had firm Brian A. Howey, Publisher roots in history, but it came Mark Schoeff Jr., Washington after the political glass ceiling Jack E. Howey, Editor found cracks, particularly after Walter Mondale added Mary Lou Howey, Editor U.S. Rep. Geraldine Ferraro to Maureen Hayden, Statehouse the Democratic presidential Mark Curry, photography ticket in 1984. A century after the suffragette movement be- gan, after Hoosier May Wright Subscriptions Sewall, working alongside HPI, HPI Daily Wire $599 Susan B. Anthony, pushed HPI Weekly, $350 for political equality and the Ray Volpe, Account Manager right for females to vote, it 317.602.3620 now seemed fathomable that someday soon there might be email: [email protected] a female president or Indiana Contact HPI governor. [email protected] Of course, we know Howey’s cell: 317.506.0883 the tragic circumstances that ultimately produced a Kernan Gov. Joe Kernan announces Kathy Davis would be- Washington: 202.256.5822 gubernatorial candidacy with come the first female lieutenant governor in 2003, and Business Office: 317.602.3620 the death of Gov. O’Bannon in Mitch Daniels chose Sen. Becky Skillman for his ticket 2003. These events seemed in 2004. (HPI Photos by Brian A. Howey) © 2016, Howey Politics to open the prospects of a Indiana. All rights reserved. new era, the potential for Indiana’s Skillman’s role, which was to move the first female governor. Kernan nominat- legislative levers on behalf of Daniels, Photocopying, Internet forward- ed Indianapolis Controller Kathy Davis who arrived at the Statehouse as an ing, faxing or reproducing in in December 2003. The Kernan-Davis outsider from Washington. This trio of any form, whole or part, is a ticket lost, giving way to Mitch Daniels LGs were ticket balancers, fulfilling a violation of federal law without and a second female LG, this time political necessity in real time. They permission from the publisher. State Sen. Becky Skillman. were not dynasty builders. By 2012, the new trend When the opportunity seemed established as Mike Pence presented itself for Davis and Skillman selected freshman State Rep. Sue to seek the governorship, there were Ellspermann as his running mate, fol- two brief openings, and both quickly lowing the arc of county party political closed. Instead of Davis taking the LG leadership. If there was a male county platform, it was former congresswom- chairman, the vice chair was to be an Jill Long Thompson who emerged female, and vice versa. in 2008, winning a tough primary Next week, with the resig- against Jim Schellinger for the right Page 3 to take on Daniels, arguably the best Next week, Ellspermann exits, giv- politician in modern Indiana politics. ing way to political operative Holcomb, Thompson struggled to raise money and perhaps to take the helm of Ivy Tech, strap herself to the Barack Obama phe- though at this point that is not a sure nomenon. Even though Obama became thing. Sources tell HPI that Ellsper- the first Democrat to carry Indiana since mann had little appetite for the kind of 1964, Thompson lost to Daniels 58- bare-knuckle politics that it would take 40%. to win the governorship. She leaves Skillman briefly ran for gov- the gubernatorial scene a little more ernor beginning in 2010, but it was not than six months after two other female a pre-ordained arrival. Lunching with candidates, Supt. Glenda Ritz and State top Daniels aides Earl Goode and Eric Sen. Karen Tallian, tried to follow the Holcomb a few months earlier, I asked trail blazed by State Sen. Vi Simpson about the inevitability of a Skillman gu- in 2003 and Virginia Dill McCarty a half bernatorial run. The surprising answer: century ago. But in all those cases, like “It has never come up.” When Skillman Thompson, the checkbooks didn’t open did form a campaign, sources told me and labor wasn’t on board. she didn’t have access to Daniels’ pro- Looking to the not-so-distant digious donor list, and by this time, she future, the rising star names in guber- found herself in the natorial politics are crosshairs of presi- John Gregg, Brian dential politics. Bosma, Todd Rokita, In 2010- Peter Buttigieg and 11, both Daniels Thomas McDermott and U.S. Rep. Mike Jr. Some will add U.S. Pence aspired to the Rep. Susan Brooks to White House. As we that mix. Gregg is in know now, a Dan- the best position to iels candidacy had bring gender inclu- been fomenting deep sion to the table this within his circles for year, with Democrat close to two years. A legislators such as Pence candidacy was Democrat Jill Long Thompson (top) became the first major party female gubernatorial Tallian and Reps. a complicating fac- nominee in 2008, while Gov. Mike Pence celebrates his 2012 victory with Lt. Gov. Sue Terri Austin and Chris- tor. Indiana had never Ellspermann and Republican Chairman Eric Holcomb (background, right). tina Hale in the wings. produced two major After Saturday’s presi- party candidates for dential caucus win in president simultaneously, thus the need for loyal Hoosier Nevada, Hillary Clinton holds a substantial delegate lead Republicans to clear the decks for their man Mitch. Pence and could be the first major party female to win a presi- found an open career path to the governorship at the dential nomination. expense of Skillman, who quickly opted out, citing “minor” On the Republican side, the Lugar Series for health concerns. Pence would move into the gubernatorial Public Excellence has churned out a generation of gradu- sphere and gain the executive portfolio that might afford ates, and Brooks and Jackie Walorski have established a him a presidential run somewhere down the road. new trend for congressional politics, with State Sens. Liz And then came Ellspermann, who quickly Brown and Erin Houchin potentially joining their ranks earned respect in a vein similar to Davis. She was wonky, this November. But the gender inclusion has not made a facilitator, who produced distinct outcomes on projects significant strides, as only a fifth of the General Assembly such as laying a foundation for statewide broadband, is female, nine out of 50 in the Senate and 22 out of 100 blight reduction and military economic development. Her in the House, all static numbers. These numbers could go 2013 tour of all 92 counties was seen as creating a politi- down as Sens.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Congressional Record—House H7561
    December 8, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7561 pick up a butter knife or something In closing this out, Mr. Speaker, I GENERAL LEAVE and fix him up right there on the spot. would like to say that Indiana has pro- Mr. ROKITA. Mr. Speaker, I ask b 1600 duced no shortage of great statesmen, unanimous consent that all Members as we reflected on this last half hour, It is a really humorous story that I have 5 legislative days to revise and ex- and Senator DAN COATS has indis- tend their remarks on the subject of enjoy his telling every time we are to- putably joined their ranks after dec- gether at an event. Senator COATS has this Special Order. ades of service to both our State and to The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there a great sense of humor. While his time our country. My own history with Sen- in the Senate has come to an end, I am objection to the request of the gen- ator COATS goes way back to when I also confident he will continue to be a tleman from Indiana? was an intern in his Senate office. If he There was no objection. voice and an advocate for the issues he were on this floor today, Mr. Speaker, f cares about most. Our State and our I am sure he would say that I was one country are lucky to have benefited of the worst interns he ever had. None- MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE from the service of a great man like theless, he started my career in poli- A message from the Senate by Ms.
    [Show full text]
  • Opening Statement Tuesday, January 29, 2019
    Remarks as prepared for delivery by The Honorable Dan Coats Director of National Intelligence Annual Threat Assessment Opening Statement Tuesday, January 29, 2019 Chairman Burr, Vice-Chairman Warner, and Members of the Committee... I am here today, along with leaders of the Intelligence Community, to provide you an overview of the national security threats facing our nation. But before I do, I would like to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of the men and women that make up the Intelligence Community. Their efforts rarely receive public recognition because of the nature of the work that they do. But their unheralded contributions play a critical role in the national security of our great nation, and I am proud to represent them. 1 Annual Threat Assessment, January 29, 2019 I also want to express on behalf of the entire IC our appreciation to the members of this committee. The Intelligence Community appreciates your support and values our partnership. [PAUSE] My goal today is to responsibly convey to you and the American people, in this unclassified hearing, the true nature of the threat environment without overstating some of the more significant challenges we currently face and expect to contend with in the coming year… In the interest of time, I also would refer you to my Statement for the Record for a more complete threat picture. As I stated in my recent remarks during the release of the National Intelligence Strategy, we face significant changes in the domestic and global 2 Annual Threat Assessment, January 29, 2019 environment that have resulted in an increasingly complex and uncertain world, and we must be ready to meet 21st century challenges and recognize emerging threats.
    [Show full text]
  • Time Running out to Catch Coats 4 Rival GOP Senate Candidates Have Less Than a Month to Build ID and Drive an Issue
    V 15, N29 Thursday, April 8, 2010 Time running out to catch Coats 4 rival GOP Senate candidates have less than a month to build ID and drive an issue By BRIAN A. HOWEY INDIANAPOLIS – For a statewide candidate to drive up name identification in order to credibly deliver a message that could help win an election, even a primary, the price tag is somewhere in the $1 million range to purchase 3,000 to 4,000 gross rating points, sans the Chicago broadcast TV market. For that reason, with less than a month to go before the Republican U.S. Senate primary, the window is quickly closing on candi- dates not named Dan Coats. will “do statewide radio over the last two weeks” along with To date, none of the five candidates are running phone banking during that time span. any media or sending direct mail. None has demonstrated Asked how much support he would need to wrest any robust early FEC numbers or leaked head-to-head the nomination away from Coats, Hostettler drew on his polls showing that Coats is vulnerable. Coats is expected to 1994 primary victory in the 8th CD. “I’ll need anywhere begin his TV campaign next week. His perceived top chal- lenger, former Congressman John Hostettler, told HPI he Continued on Page 4 Marlin our Scott Brown? By CHRIS SAUTTER WASHINGTON - He’s never posed nude for Cos- mopolitan and his children are too young to appear on American Idol. But Indiana State Senator Marlin Stutzman believes he is positioning himself to be the Scott Brown in “There won’t be any balance left this year’s race to succeed Indiana’s retiring U.S.
    [Show full text]
  • Education Session Roars Back at Sine
    V20, N32 Thursday, April 30, 2015 Education session roars back at sine die Pence priorities addressed in final hours of compromise By MATTHEW BUTLER INDIANAPOLIS – With Religious Free- dom Restoration Act and the Common Wage repeal settled, the “education session” came roaring back for the final days of the 2015 119th Indiana General Assembly. The House passed the budget 69- 30 literally minutes to midnight Wednesday evening. Only a short period before the Senate passed the biennial spending measure 40-9. The two super majorities passed legisla- Speaker Brian Bosma makes a point with House Minority Leader Scott Pelath in tion that addressed priorities Republican leader- the final hours of the Indiana General Assembly on Wednesday. (HPI Photo by ship and Gov. Mike Pence highlighted back in Mark Curry) January, such as increased funding for K-12 edu- terms of powers and responsibilities. Oversight of ISTEP, cation, a revised school funding formula, increased school most of the A-through-F grading system, and the state’s choice funding, and significant reforms to the State Board burgeoning school voucher program will be transferred to of Education (SBOE). the SBOE’s control and, starting in 2017, the superinten- Between SB1 and the budget, the superintendent of public instruction as an elected office is diminished in Continued on page 3 Pence in wonderland By BRIAN A. HOWEY INDIANAPOLIS – On the Indiana Republican Party website under the “events” tab, the Marion County Rea- gan Dinner had been scheduled for tonight with Gov. Mike Pence on the bill as keynoter. It made perfect sense: The governor fresh off of his second “Gov.
    [Show full text]
  • 2012 Platform Was Drafted After Soliciting Testimony from a Geographically Diverse Range of Hoosiers at Hearings in South Bend, New Albany and Indianapolis
    Preamble We've come a long way in a short time. With a focus and a commitment to serve Hoosier taxpayers, and not special interests, Indiana's Party of Purpose has enacted improvements that have made government smaller and more efficient, improved our state's economy, and ensured Indiana's Comeback continues to move full steam ahead. After years of government spending and debt, Republican leadership balanced the budget without raising taxes. At the same time, services have improved across the state. A leaner state government has actually improved quality. Our Bureau of Motor Vehicles is now a model for efficiency, moving customers through in 10 minutes or less. Major Moves has improved infrastructure by providing a decade worth of funding for projects around the state that had been promised and delayed for decades. Property taxes in Indiana are among the lowest in the nation, having been cut by 30 percent and capped permanently by the voters and by our State Constitution. Along the way, we have lived by a number of simple principles, but atop that list is the fact that Hoosiers know what's best for Hoosiers. We don't ask for, or want, the federal government to interfere with or dictate how we should live our lives. The improvements we have made, together, have come from within, from Hoosiers. We owe a debt of gratitude to Governor Mitch Daniels and Lieutenant Governor Becky Skillman , our dynamic Hoosier duo, who have worked and led to make Indiana a better place to live, work and invest, alongside House Speaker Brian Bosma , Senate President Pro Tempore David Long and our majorities in the House and Senate.
    [Show full text]
  • GOP on June 1, U.S
    V17, N39 Thursday, June 21, 2012 Democrats take aim at ‘extreme’ GOP On June 1, U.S. Sen. Dan GOP officeholders Coats compared himself to Mourdock saying, “Cause repeat mantra that Richard and I come from the Mourdock is same place,” said Coats. The notion of Mourdock ‘mainstream’ as a radical Republican stemmed not only from his By BRIAN A. HOWEY own rhetoric before Tea Party FORT WAYNE - Once groups - much of it caught again, Republican U.S. Senate on video by Democratic nominee Richard Mourdock ap- trackers - but from the Lugar peared with a fellow Republican campaign and allies during who vouched for the candidate as a bitterly fought primary. being from the “mainstream” of Lugar said in a statement on the Indiana Republican Party. Election Night that while he A week ago, it was U.S. hoped his Senate seat would Rep. Marlin Stutzman. “He remain in GOP hands, he has never been an extremist,” called on Mourdock to “revise Stutzman said. “He is a main- his stated goal of bringing stream conservative Republican. more partisanship to Wash- He was a conservative Republican ington. He and I share many before the Tea Party was even positions, but his embrace around, and he was Tea Party of an unrelenting partisan before it was even cool.” mindset is irreconcilable with The day after Mourdock’s stunning 61-39% win my philosophy of governance and my experience of what over U.S. Sen. Dick Lugar, he appeared with Gov. Mitch brings results for Hoosiers in the Senate.” Daniels, Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman and the rest of GOP State- But what is becoming increasingly clear - particu- house officials.
    [Show full text]
  • The Tea Party Movement As a Modern Incarnation of Nativism in the United States and Its Role in American Electoral Politics, 2009-2014
    City University of New York (CUNY) CUNY Academic Works All Dissertations, Theses, and Capstone Projects Dissertations, Theses, and Capstone Projects 10-2014 The Tea Party Movement as a Modern Incarnation of Nativism in the United States and Its Role in American Electoral Politics, 2009-2014 Albert Choi Graduate Center, City University of New York How does access to this work benefit ou?y Let us know! More information about this work at: https://academicworks.cuny.edu/gc_etds/343 Discover additional works at: https://academicworks.cuny.edu This work is made publicly available by the City University of New York (CUNY). Contact: [email protected] The Tea Party Movement as a Modern Incarnation of Nativism in the United States and Its Role in American Electoral Politics, 2009-2014 by Albert Choi A master’s thesis submitted to the Graduate Faculty in Political Science in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts, The City University of New York 2014 i Copyright © 2014 by Albert Choi All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the publisher, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other noncommercial uses permitted by copyright law. ii This manuscript has been read and accepted for the Graduate Faculty in Political Science in satisfaction of the dissertation requirement for the degree of Master of Arts. THE City University of New York iii Abstract The Tea Party Movement as a Modern Incarnation of Nativism in the United States and Its Role in American Electoral Politics, 2009-2014 by Albert Choi Advisor: Professor Frances Piven The Tea Party movement has been a keyword in American politics since its inception in 2009.
    [Show full text]
  • 2016 State Legislators 01-20-16.Xlsx
    2016 Indiana State Senator Listing by Last Name District First Name Last Name Party Office Number E‐Mail 22 Ron Alting R 317‐232‐9517 [email protected] 8 Jim Arnold D 317‐232‐9532 [email protected] 17 Jim Banks R 317‐232‐9457 [email protected] 39 Eric Bassler R 317‐234‐9443 [email protected] 50 Vaneta Becker R 317‐232‐9494 [email protected] 23 Phil Boots R 317‐234‐9054 [email protected] 37 Rodric Bray R 317‐234‐9426 [email protected] 34 Jean Breaux D 317‐232‐9534 [email protected] 10 John Broden D 317‐232‐9849 [email protected] 15 Liz Brown R 317‐232‐9807 [email protected] 21 Jim Buck R 317‐232‐9466 [email protected] 5 Ed Charbonneau R 317‐232‐9494 [email protected] 28 Michael Crider R 317‐234‐9054 [email protected] 29 Mike Delph R 317‐232‐9541 [email protected] 26 Doug Eckerty R 317‐234‐9466 [email protected] 38 Jon Ford R 317‐234‐9443 [email protected] 13 Susan Glick R 317‐232‐9493 [email protected] 46 Ron Grooms R 317‐234‐9425 [email protected] 18 Randy Head R 317‐232‐9488 [email protected] 7 Brandt Hershman R 317‐232‐9840 [email protected] 19 Travis Holdman R 317‐232‐9807 [email protected] 47 Erin Houchin R 317‐232‐9814 [email protected] 20 Luke Kenley R 317‐232‐9453 [email protected] 14 Dennis Kruse R 317‐233‐0930 [email protected] 25 Tim Lanane D 317‐232‐9427 [email protected] 42 Jean Leising R 317‐234‐9493 [email protected] 16 David Long R 317‐232‐9416 [email protected] 31 James Merritt Jr.
    [Show full text]
  • To View NATA's Report on the U.S. Senate Elections, Click Here
    Summary: Elections for the United States Senate are to be held on November 6, 2012, with 33 of the 100 seats in the chamber being contested. Winners of these elections will serve six-year terms from January 3, 2013, until January 3, 2019. Currently, Democrats are expected to have 23 seats up for election, including two independent seats that caucus with the Democrats. Republicans are expected to have 10 seats up for election. The Presidential election, elections in the U.S. House of Representatives, and elections for governors in 13 states, as well as many state and local elections, will also be held on this date. NATA has been closely following the U.S. Senate races this year and has put together a list of the 10 most highly contested races below. Candidates State Snapshot of Race Incumbents in bold; challengers in italics Incumbent first-term Senator McCaskill ran unopposed in the state's Democratic primary election. Considered to be one of the toughest re-election bids in the country, she fights for her seat against six-term U.S. Representative Akin McCaskill is leading in fundraising, Missouri Claire McCaskill (D) vs. Todd Akin ( R) nearly doubling her amount of dollars overAkin. Major state politics considered includes the Affordable Care Act, the future of the U.S. Postal Service and the increase of college tuition. A major headliner has been Akin's controversial remarks on rape. Freshman Senator Tester is facing a tough challenge in the upcoming election against Rehberg, the only Representative who is very well known among the Montana Jon Tester (D) vs.
    [Show full text]
  • Indiana State Senate
    A report to supporters and members of Indiana Business for Responsive Government (IBRG), the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, and allied organizations. This report will be updated as additional election results are received in the hours and days following. Another Election for the Record Books in Indiana Indiana Business for Responsive Government (IBRG), the non-partisan political action program of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, scored a very successful general election. 48 of 49 IBRG- endorsed candidates facing opposition were victorious, including Republicans and Democrats. Forty-three (43) additional endorsed candidates did not face general election challenges. Twelve (12) new legislators won with IBRG-endorsements. IBRG was significantly-engaged in support of six (6) top-target challenger and open-seat races, as well as successfully defending twelve (12) pro-economy incumbents seriously challenged with defeat. In one of the most dramatic turn of events in years, Republicans won significant battles for state legislative seats across the state to expand their “quorum-proof majorities.” These victories were particularly surprising to those working for months closely in campaigns and candidates, as Indiana’s public opinion environment on issues and views of incumbents was - right up until Election Day - about as bad an environment for Republicans and incumbents as seen in years. This marks the third election cycle in a row that Republicans have expanded their margins in the Indiana House and Senate. The Republicans won a net two (2) seat gain in the Indiana House of Representatives to achieve a 71-29 margin. Four (4) incumbent legislators lost reelection bids in the House (one Republican and three Democrats).
    [Show full text]
  • True Conservative Or Enemy of the Base?
    Paul Ryan: True Conservative or Enemy of the Base? An analysis of the Relationship between the Tea Party and the GOP Elmar Frederik van Holten (s0951269) Master Thesis: North American Studies Supervisor: Dr. E.F. van de Bilt Word Count: 53.529 September January 31, 2017. 1 You created this PDF from an application that is not licensed to print to novaPDF printer (http://www.novapdf.com) Page intentionally left blank 2 You created this PDF from an application that is not licensed to print to novaPDF printer (http://www.novapdf.com) Table of Content Table of Content ………………………………………………………………………... p. 3 List of Abbreviations……………………………………………………………………. p. 5 Chapter 1: Introduction…………………………………………………………..... p. 6 Chapter 2: The Rise of the Conservative Movement……………………….. p. 16 Introduction……………………………………………………………………… p. 16 Ayn Rand, William F. Buckley and Barry Goldwater: The Reinvention of Conservatism…………………………………………….... p. 17 Nixon and the Silent Majority………………………………………………….. p. 21 Reagan’s Conservative Coalition………………………………………………. p. 22 Post-Reagan Reaganism: The Presidency of George H.W. Bush……………. p. 25 Clinton and the Gingrich Revolutionaries…………………………………….. p. 28 Chapter 3: The Early Years of a Rising Star..................................................... p. 34 Introduction……………………………………………………………………… p. 34 A Moderate District Electing a True Conservative…………………………… p. 35 Ryan’s First Year in Congress…………………………………………………. p. 38 The Rise of Compassionate Conservatism…………………………………….. p. 41 Domestic Politics under a Foreign Policy Administration……………………. p. 45 The Conservative Dream of a Tax Code Overhaul…………………………… p. 46 Privatizing Entitlements: The Fight over Welfare Reform…………………... p. 52 Leaving Office…………………………………………………………………… p. 57 Chapter 4: Understanding the Tea Party……………………………………… p. 58 Introduction……………………………………………………………………… p. 58 A three legged movement: Grassroots Tea Party organizations……………... p. 59 The Movement’s Deep Story…………………………………………………… p.
    [Show full text]
  • Kelty Beginning to Surge at the Fort
    V13 N33 Thursday, April 19, 2007 Kelty beginning to surge at the Fort By BRIAN A. HOWEY FORT WAYNE - With the primary just over two weeks away, a number of in- dicators point to a surge for architect Matt Kelty in his Republican primary mayoral race against Allen County 07 Commissioner Nelson Peters. The HPR Election Horse Race is mov- ing this contest from “Leans Peters” to “Tossup,” with, perhaps, a slight advantage to Kelty, a former aide to U.S. Sens. Richard Lugar and Dan Coats. Multiple sources tell HPR that Kelty is running an energetic, grassroots cam- Republican mayoral candidate Matt Kelty at his Fort Wayne headquarters. Polls and paign, similar to his 2002 challenge to State other indicators point to a surge in his campaign. (Fort Wayne Observed Photo) Rep. Winfield Moses Jr., a race Kelty lost by less than 100 votes. One source told HPR, “You go to past week, Peters called for a public referendum, saying Peters’ headquarters and it is solemn and you find one that he is working with Fort Wayne legislators to get the person working. You go to Kelty’s headquarters and it’s a referendum passed in the Indiana General Assembly. beehive of activity.” In a Wednesday Fort Wayne Journal Gazette But beyond that, Peters has reacted badly to the editorial, the newspaper wrote, “Nelson Peters’ last-second, Harrison Square project that would build a hotel, baseball short-sighted attempt to force a referendum on Harrison stadium and condos in downtown Fort Wayne. Peters origi- Square comes across as a desperate, crass, political at- nally supported Harrison Square and Kelty is opposed.
    [Show full text]