Thursday, Jan. 8, 2004  Volume 10, Number 20 Page 1 of 9 he Kernan, Daniels: T indispensible men Howey Governor election drives 2004 Top 50 By BRIAN A. HOWEY in Indianapolis and MARK SCHOEFF JR. in Washington The annual Howey Political Report 50 Most Political Influential List is a snapshot of who stands at the points of power and clout that will drive the political events of the year. This list shifts with the changing dynamic of the times. Report In 2002, the center of gravity was in the General Assembly when tax restructuring loomed. Last year, The Howey Political Report is published by NewsLink it shifted to Washington on the eve of war and in the shad- Inc. Founded in 1994, The Howey Political Report is ows of terror. an independent, non-partisan newsletter analyzing the political process in Indiana. War and terror still have the potential of determining the next chapters of Indiana’s journey into a new century, but Brian A. Howey, publisher the two main gubernatorial candidates -- Gov. Joe Kernan Mark Schoeff Jr., Washington writer and Republican Mitch Daniels -- have the potential for truly Jack E. Howey, editor defining how Indiana emerges in the first quarter of the 21st Century. The Howey Political Report Office: 317-254-1533 PO Box 40265 Fax: 317-968-0487 There’s a lot at stake. Hoosiers stood at a similar junc- Indianapolis, IN 46240-0265 Mobile: 317-506-0883 ture at this time last century. And we made critical mistakes, [email protected] such as turning our backs on Henry Ford, preferring our own www.howeypolitics.com isolation after Indiana entered the 20th Century at its cultur- al, political and literary apex. Those fateful bad decisions Washington office: 202-775-3242; Business Office: 317-254-0535. spelled a half century of turmoil for our state that included a takeover by the Ku Klux Klan and decades of scandal that Subscriptions: $350 annually via e-mail; didn’t abate until the late 1950s. $550 annually including the HPR Daily Today, Indiana faces a drastic retooling of its econo- Wire. Call 317-254-1533 or 254-0535. my. The stain of scandal once again seems to be spreading © 2004, The Howey Political Report. All rights from Lake County to the Statehouse. Kernan and Daniels reserved. Photocopying, Internet forwarding, faxing or have the opportunity -- the sacred opportunity -- to reconcile reproducing in any form, in whole or in part, is a viola- the potshots and attempts at revisionist history with setting tion of federal law and is strictly prohibited without forth a vivid vision and roadmap for the future. The deci- consent of the publisher. sions voters make in the coming months, and degree of acu- men the winners display, could have a huge impact on the state our children and grandchildren will inherit. Here is the 2004 HPR 50 Most Influential: 1. Gov. Joe Kernan: In a gubernatorial election year, “I have learned that the only way the Kernan the governor returns to the top of the list. It’s significant to point this out because in the 2003 list, Gov. Frank O’Bannon administration will listen is if I yell and wave had slipped to No. 7. Legislative leaders seemed to have a my arms.’” better grip on power than the late governor did in the twi- light days of his career. Kernan has robustly changed that - Indiana Republican Chairman Jim Kittle Jr. perception. He firmly steered a paranoid legislature out of town in December, saying it was too early to deal with prop- erty tax fallout. Kernan has returned the executive branch to Thursday, Jan. 8, 2004 Page 2 of 9

a true cabinet style of government and primary challenge from Johnson County acted proactively with Cheryl Sullivan’s Council President Brent Waltz could appointment to FSSA and the hiring of determine what does or doesn’t happen in Marshall Michael Carrington to thorough- the Indiana legislature. Waltz has more ly probe BMV. However, Kernan must assets than any other challenger attempt- bear the O’Bannon legacy, something he ing to knock off a legislative kingpin in GALLUP PUTS BUSH publicly embraces, but that will provide a recent history. Borst must worry about the APPROVAL AT: A USA myriad of challenges, many tainted by array of municipal and school leaders he’s Today/CNN/Gallup poll of scandal. The key question for Gov. brushed off over the years, the pro life 1,029 adults, conducted over January 2-5 (+/- 3%), Kernan at some point will have to be, wing of the GOP, plus the 50 percent of shows: 60% "approve of the “Where was your seat at the table in the homeowners in his district who saw their way George W. Bush is han- O’Bannon days?” How he answers that property taxes go up. And Waltz can go dling his job as president"; question could determine whether he wins for the upset by gathering up as little as 35% disapprove; 5% have his own term. Kernan has the potential, 5,000 votes. This challenge, the first of no opinion. 54% approve "of capabilities, resume and a new campaign Borst’s 30 year career, has found the sena- the way George W. Bush is team to accomplish this, despite the his- tor re-engaging in his district. His actions handling the economy"; toric “Time for a change!” tide rolling up in the legislature to date, show a steady 43% disapprove. 61% against him. An improving economy will hand. It will be fascinating to watch how approve "of the way George help both President Bush and Gov. he deals with the crisis-like atmosphere W. Bush is handling the sit- uation with Iraq"; 36% dis- Kernan. Whether that good news is facing the General Assembly, and his own approve. 58% approve "of devoured on the front pages and top of the political fortunes and a district potentially the way George W. Bush is newscasts by the 100 nicks and cuts of in a tempest. handling foreign affairs"; scandal could determine his political fate. 4. District Attorney Joseph Van 39% disapprove. 57% 2. Mitch Daniels: Daniels has pre- Bokkelen: His first wave of indictments approve "of the way George pared himself for the “agent of change” snared Indiana Democratic Chairman W. Bush is handling taxes"; role. His opening campaign strategy of Peter Manous, a union leader, Lake 38% disapprove. 56% touring the smaller cities and towns across County Auditor Peter Benjamin, Lake approve "of the way George the state in an RV (while raising millions) County Councilman Troy Montgomery, W. Bush is handling educa- tion"; 35% disapprove. was brilliant. Daniels has proved to be an and the son of the mayor of East Chicago. 43% approve "of the way outside-the-box thinker, studying the I-69 Other major political figures -- beyond George W. Bush is handling project and suggesting a route change to I- Mayors Pastrick and Scott King and Jewel healthcare policy"; 49% dis- 70 and the airport. He has embraced the Harris -- may also be in his sights. Van approve. 55% are "satisfied concept of the constitutional convention to Bokkelen has the greatest potential to with the way things are reorganize Indiana’s layered, archaic gov- reshape The Region’s political landscape going in the United States at ernmental structure. He will be stressing since Richard Hatcher nearly a half centu- this time"; 43% are dissatis- the “who” more so than the “what” in the ry ago ... not via the ballot box, but the fied; 2% had no opinion. coming months. But there are challenges. jury box. HEIM INTRODUCES BILL TO Will he have to defend the $500 billion 5. U.S. Sen. : He’s on STUDY GOVERNMENT federal budget deficit he presided over at the ballot in 2004; Sen. Lugar isn’t. Bayh CONSOLIDATION: OMB? The early tour may inoculate him is an even more intriguing political figure Legislation introduced on from the “outsider” DC image the Demo- this year because of his party’s veer away Wednesday by State Rep. crats will attempt to afix. He will likely from the center and to Howard Dean in Steve Heim (R-Culver) could have to further deal with the IPALCO the presidential race. How that turns out lead to dramatic reforms of stock sale should a trial begin this year. could greatly influence Bayh’s political Indiana’s property tax sys- And while the “time for a change” current career. If Dean wins the nomination and tem and significantly is an obstacle for Kernan, no resident of loses to President Bush, Bayh will be a restructure local govern- Indianapolis has ever become governor of key figure to steer the party back to the ment. House Bill 1124 would establish a statewide study Indiana. center. If Dean doesn’t get the nomina- 3. State Sen. Larry Borst: How tion, Bayh’s in good shape and maybe Continued on page 3 vulnerable Borst feels about his looming even on the veep short list. If Dean wins Page 3 of 9 Thursday, Jan. 8, 2004 the nomination and beats Bush, Bayh and lenges posed by current events. Peterson his “assisted suicide” comment will not be may have the biggest challenge: Forging a forgotten. Bayh’s seat on the Senate deal with Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Intelligence Committee makes him an Irsay. A new deal and stadium for the important figure in the Senate, particularly Colts (a Super Bowl appearance would be if Al-Qaeda attempts to embarrass Bush helpful) could be primed for striking, and by landing a terror hit on the homeland Peterson will call the final shots. His committee to examine the sometime this winter or spring. political organization could be a boon for effectiveness, efficiency, 6. U.S. Sen. : His Gov. Kernan. fairness, and uniformity of relentless drive to use the Senate Foreign 9. Prosecutor Carl Brizzi: The the property tax system Relations Committee as the forum for Marion County prosecutor’s probes of across Indiana, and deter- serious policy discussion and formulation FSSA and BMV are getting under the skin mine whether alternatives to has given the panel influence that it hasn't of Democrats, who allege he is a “political the property tax would be more effective and fair. The enjoyed in almost two decades -- since the prosecutor.” Democrats fear that Brizzi’s bill would also require a last time he led it. It's the place where grand jury on FSSA could return embar- thorough analysis of the U.S. efforts in Iraq, Afghanistan, Iran, and rassing indictments just before or during structure of local govern- every other dangerous part of the world the fall election cycle. ments to determine if they are given the scrutiny that forces the 10. U.S. Rep. : He’s are able to best serve the administration to explain itself, and even forged himself a national reputation, interests of taxpayers and improve its approach. If Iraq is the poten- appearing frequently on CNN’s Crossfire, whether a consolidation or tial nightmare in a quagmire, Pakistan is a and is a fountain of quotes for the national reduction in the number of nuclear-tipped freak show that could press. Pence is also a rising conservative governmental units would explode in 2004. Lugar’s views will be skeptic of the Bush administration, which be more efficient and effec- tive. “The state’s property vital in the coming months. His political he views as pulling away from its tax system and the struc- organization could prove to be an asset for Reaganite moorings. The Medicare bill ture of local government his protege, Mitch Daniels. was the most conspicuous parting with the remain relatively unchanged 7. Republican Chairman Jim Bush administration. We see Pence since the ratification of the Kittle Jr.: Last year we wrote, “He’s the assuming a significant national leadership state’s Constitution in 1851, Hoosier steed shooting out of a hornet- role when the neo-cons begin reasserting but our economy and soci- infested starting gate.” We were dead-on their agenda in the final years of a second ety have changed dramati- there, weren’t we? Kittle is the blustery Bush presidency, should that occur. cally over the last 153 “bad cop” in the war on Gov. Kernan, giv- 11. Senate President Pro Tempore years,” said Heim. “Indiana progressed from an agrari- ing Daniels the high road. But will Robert D. Garton: True power resides in an state to an industrial Kittle’s cop role be accompanied with a the Indiana Senate. That’s what we said state and is now slowly loose cannon? Some influential Republi- last year and it still holds true. Garton adapting itself to the age of cans fret. Kittle has been the most fervent may be inclined to sit with a pat hand and technology and information. critic of Kernan, and released a compila- let Gov. Kernan and Speaker Bauer stew The building of a technolo- tion of press clippings of Kernan’s over a slew of Democratic House districts gy-based economy, howev- “Legacy of Neglect.” What if Kittle cross- facing skyrocketing property tax hikes. er, is a process that can es the line against a governor who reached And that billion-dollar deficit? That’s the easily be short circuited by his station via tragedy and a stint in the Governor’s problem, right senator? a tax system and form of Hanoi Hilton? Many Democrats expect he 12. House Speaker B. Patrick government stuck in the 19th Century.” Specifically, will. Kittle has a lot riding on this elec- Bauer: Bauer needs a property tax deal, HB 1124 requires the com- tion. If Daniels loses, Kittle will be under perhaps more so than Sen. Borst. But mittee to examine and fire from rural and southern wings of the Garton holds the cards on this one. Bauer answer the following ques- party’s central committee, even more so if has appeared to be on the verge of panic tions: (A) Is the township he’s perceived as the loose cannon. at times this fall, not nearly as steady as form of government neces- 8. Indianapolis Mayor Bart Borst, Garton and Kernan. The Speaker sary and relevant? (B) Peterson: Most of our top political fig- would benefit if he made sure he was on Should Indiana’s 92 coun- ures face ardous elections or the chal- the same page as his governor. If Bauer continued on page 4 Thursday, Jan. 8, 2004 Page 4 of 9

zips out on his own tangents, it could hurt Indiana’s future. But how can he do that both his caucus and Gov. Kernan. These when Chairman Kittle is busting his balls are perhaps the most treacherous currents over the “years of neglect?” All for Bauer in his career. Democratic eyes will be on Hogsett to 13. Lt. Gov. Kathy Davis: help muster a response. Thus far, Hogsett Indiana’s first female lieutenant governor has moved silently, and carried a big stick ties be consolidated? (C) will be crucial in helping Gov. Kernan (winning the top seven big mayoral races Should county commission- trouble-shoot the scandals and economic in 2003). It will be interesting to see how ers and county councils be replaced with an individual development challenges in the months Hogsett plays his chess match with Kittle, elected county executive ahead. Her ability to gather facts, analyze and deals with the fallout from Van and an elected county them and forge credible solutions could be Bokkelen’s attempts to clean up The board of directors? Would the difference in whether Gov. Kernan Region while dealing with House districts this lead to increased wins his own term. In a close election, Lt. rattled by high property tax increases. accountability and more Gov. Davis could make a critical differ- 18. Bernie Toon: Gov. Kernan’s efficient government? (E) ence on the gender gap that has long campaign manager. What is the total cost of favored the Democrats in the Bayh- 19. Bill Oesterle: Mitch Daniels’ implementing the property O’Bannon era. A significant challenge for campaign manager has a Harvard MBA tax system at all levels of Davis is developing the political “room and is a venture capitalist who is CEO of government? (F) Would replacing property taxes awareness” that could make this smart Angie’s List. He and Toon’s candidates with other sources of rev- choice into a savvy one. start out about even in the polls. Both enue for funding schools 14. House Minority Leader Brian have been dealt a political hand. How they and local governments Bosma: He’s made the biggest leap on the play the cards and execute could deter- result in greater effective- list (up from No. 34 last year) because mine whether Kernan or Daniels wins in ness, efficiency and fair- he’s consistently contributed constructive November. ness? “If we want to mod- points to the public policy discussion and 20. Fort Wayne Mayor Graham ernize our economy, then has put statesmanship above politics (i.e., Richard: Richard ran what might be the we must first modernize our he voted against tax restructuring, but best local campaign in Hoosier history to government and the tax allowed it to get out of the House in June decisively win a second term. It came in a system that supports it,” said Heim. The bipartisan 2002 by signalling to Rep. Mary Kay city that had demographically shifted to committee, which would be Budak to vote yea). Bosma could end up the GOP (via annexation) and in a bad comprised of legislators, as House Speaker by the end of the year. economic year when more than 30 incum- local officials and members 15. Ways and Means Chairman bent mayors were dumped by voters. of local and statewide tax- William Crawford: This is a man in need Richard identified the voters he needed payer interest groups, of some deals to bring home some bacon and then catered his campaign in seeming- would publish its recom- (i.e. Indianapolis Colts, property tax relief ly clandestine fashion and got them to the mendations for legislation for Rep. Orentlicher’s Meridian-Kessler polls in his rematch against Linda and Constitutional amend- neighborhood). Crawford will have to Buskirk, winning by 7,500 votes. It was a ments by Dec. 1, 2005. work adroitly with Borst and Garton on thoroughly state-of-the-art effort and it POLICE BUST 1,200 METH the other side with a different agenda. places Richard as the most savvy mayor LABS IN 2003: Hoosier 16. Chief Justice Randall in politics, even though his true passion police shut down more than Shepard: The high court’s ruling on mis- lies in economic development. 1,200 illegal drug labs -- handled gubernatorial vetoes, and his role 21. Kevin and Margaret Kellems: nearly all of them metham- in the transition between Govs. O’Bannon He’s moved from Paul Wolfowitz’s office phetamine labs -- last year and Kernan was classy handling of two at the Pentagon to become Vice President as Indiana's methampheta- crises. Shepard could play a vital role if a Dick Cheney’s spokesman. His wife, mine scourge continued to movement toward a Constitutional Margaret, is deputy mayor in charge of mount in rural areas. Convention picks up steam. public safety and justice in Washington, 17. Democratic Chairman Joe D.C. They could write a hell of a book "We don't see any end in sight," said Indiana State Hogsett: Gov. Kernan said he wants to about their experiences since Sept. 11, Police 1st Sgt. Dave Phelps, run a positive, visionary campaign for 2001. He was in the Pentagon that day continued on page 5 Page 5 of 9 Thursday, Jan. 8, 2004 and at the Al Rashid Hotel in Baghdad gains of business and industry in the his- during an October missile attack. She’s toric 2002 tax restructuring legislation. dealt with terror, anthrax and snipers. 27. Terry Thurman: As head of Kellems may eventually come back to the UAW, Thurman single-handedly ener- Indiana for another Congressional run. gized Joe Andrew’s campaign during its 22. Evansville Mayor Jonathan credible beginnings. Plus, Thurman is whose duties include help- Weinzapfel: He’s the new Southern great with the quotes. He’s back in Gov. ing clean up the drug labs Indiana powerhouse and rising star in the Kernan’s camp and the governor will need in central Indiana (Lafayette Indiana Democratic Party, who won a this labor muscle on Election Day. Journal & Courier). ISP sta- 2,778-vote victory over incumbent Russell 28.U.S. Rep. : tistics show that 1,260 drug labs were shut down in 2003 Lloyd Jr. Weinzapfel united the city’s Once again Hostettler, who possesses the -- up 26 percent from the party, he’s got vivid relationships in the top political organization in Southern 998 raided in 2002. Vigo Indiana General Assembly, he’s young, Indiana, will face a serious challenge, this County had Indiana's high- sharp, handsome and personable. The time from former Boston Celtic scout Jon est total in 2003 at 108. sky’s the limit. Jennings. While Jennings is raising a lot 23. U.S. Rep. : He of money, it appears that Hostettler is ide- INDIANA DELEGATION has deftly used the backing of GOP House ally situated no matter what happens in SPLIT ON IMMIGRATION: leadership and a plum position on the 2004. If President Bush surges to re-elec- President Bush's plan to transportation committee to raise his pro- tion, Hostettler will benefit from the coat- overhaul immigration laws file in the district. His fund-raising tails. If Bush is in a quagmire in Iraq, will get a boost in Congress from Indiana Sen. Richard machine has never taken a break. He has Hostettler is inoculated because he voted Lugar, a Republican and gone from a marginal victory in 2002 to against the war resolution. chairman of the Senate prohibitive favorite in 2004. He's among 29. U.S. Rep. : The Foreign Relations the most reliable Bush supporters in the other Southern Indiana congressman will Committee (Maureen House. Perhaps the White House appreci- face a rematch against trucking executive Groppe, Gannett News ates Chocola given the opposition it usual- . This time the Washington Service). But Rep. John ly receives from Pence and John Hostet- Republicans seem to be taking Sodrel Hostettler, R-8th District, tler in the Indiana delegation. Chocola is more seriously. With this district trending who heads the House panel also likely to bring back Bush and Cheney Republican, particularly in presidential that oversees immigration to Indiana during this election cycle if elections, and if Bush remains popular, issues, is not likely to be as supportive. On Wednesday challenger mounts a good Hill’s district could be in the national Bush proposed allowing challenge. crosshairs come next October and illegal immigrants to stay in 24. U.S. Rep. : November. the country legally as guest Carson will not face a serious challenge 30. U.S. Rep. : The workers for three years if for re-election this year, or any other in senior Member of Congress from Indiana, employers sponsor them. the near future. She presides over the he commands a now largely Northern "The proposal by the presi- state’s top urban political organization. Indiana district. His power in DC has dent is generally in line with She has proved herself to have tough met- declined since his days as chairman of the reforms that Senator Lugar tle, often working behind the scenes on House Oversight Committee. has advocated," said Lugar issues such as wiping out Wishard 31. U.S. Rep. : He spokesman Andy Fisher. In anticipation of the Hospital’s huge deficit. She is either presides over the top political organization announcement, Lugar has approaching or at her political zenith. in Northern Indiana and has become a been preparing to hold two 25. Pat Kiely: Heads the Indiana leading member fighting the losing battle hearings on immigration Manufacturing Association ..... on the war on drugs. early this year. The first will 26. Kevin Brinegar: ... and he is 32. U.S. Rep. Pete Visclosky: In focus on immigration from the chief of the Indiana Chamber. the wake of wave after wave of scandal Mexico, dealing with several Together (and we have confirmation that scorching Region Democrats, Visclosky issues including guest they sometimes work out of the same stands out as a beacon of how elected workers and the legal and office) these two form the defense against officials should conduct themselves. illegal status of immigrants, House Democrats seeking to cut into the 33. State Rep. David Orentlicher: continued on page 6 Thursday, Jan. 8, 2004 Page 6 of 9

He’s Speaker Bauer’s indispensible man, one of those fascinating twists of fate sitting on a dome of political magma after became a huge partner in one of the most his Butler/Tarkington/Meridian/Kessler dramatic decisions that will impact district found scores of homeowners fac- Hoosier politics in 2004: Whether the ing triple digit property tax increases. governor would run for his own term. Orentlicher is already doing door-to-door Since becoming first lady, she has hit the Fisher said. The second campaigning in the hopes of stretching his campaign trail and the schools and will hearing will address visas, 37-vote victory in 2002 to a second term. play a vital role in the coming months as a immigration from all coun- All eyes at the Statehouse will be on top adviser. tries and what has changed Orentlicher, who had a special session 40. Tom Sugar: He’ll play a key since the Sept. 11, 2001, ter- named after him. role in directing access to Sen. Bayh, par- rorist attacks. "Whatever 34. Gary Mayor Scott King: He ticularly if Bayh should surface on a veep finally occurs will certainly be different than where it won a resounding third term last year and short list. started out," Fisher said. looked to be in the best position to have 41. Secretary of State Todd "And that's not bad or good. the greatest Lake County clout as Mayor Rokita: With a number of counties It just reflects all the politi- Pastrick fades. But since Van Bokkelen putting new election systems in place for cal implications of U.S. sent the feds into his office and carted off the 2004 balloting, and with the Indiana immigration policy. (The boxes of files, King is in jeopardy. He’ll Election Commission in turmoil, Rokita president's proposal) is a be at the center of the next chapter of could play a key role in the coming need- good starting point." political/legal dramas in The Region. ed reforms. Indiana Sen. Evan Bayh's 35. Bob Grand: He’s President 42. Shaw Friedman: He’s Howard spokeswoman said the sen- Bush’s main man in Indiana and a major Dean’s Indiana chairman, a legal counsel ator, a Democrat, is still studying the proposal and component of the Kittle regime over at 47 to the Indiana Democratic Party Central has no comment. The S. Meridian. Committee, and has worked tirelessly on Indiana congressional dis- 36. U.S. Rep. : He has utility reform issues in Northern Indiana. tricts with the largest share been the center of controversy, from his We see Friedman as a future state chair. of foreign-born residents -- call-up for duty in Iraq last March that 43. Supt. Suellen Reed: The lead- nearly 5 percent -- are Rep. was later rescinded, to his criticism of ing Republican statewide vote getter since Pete Visclosky's seat in the Sen. Bayh and Rep. Carson over the 1992, Reed has been welcomed back in state's northwest corner Wishard Hospital bailout. Buyer faces a the fold by Mitch Daniels and will play a and Rep. Julia Carson's primary opponent and should win easily, key role in developing the Republican’s Indianapolis-based district. but his stock has fallen, particularly education agenda while dealing with the Visclosky, a Democrat, was still looking at Bush's pro- among Indianapolis Republicans outraged fallout from President Bush’s No Child posal, according to a by his handling of the Wishard deal. Left Behind laws. spokeswoman. Carson, also 37. : His aggressive 44. Marion County Democratic a Democrat, said in a state- efforts to pry intelligence documents out Chairman Ed Treacy: He presided over ment that Bush should of the Bush administration's hands has the election of the first Democratic coun- focus on job creation. "His given him a high profile on the Sept. 11 cil in Unigov history, the first Democratic proposal doesn't seem to commission. His vociferousness has put sheriff in years, and augmented the offer any real benefit to the him in opposition to commission co-chair Carson machine to ward off Brose economy as we face a grim Lee Hamilton, who has been more mea- McVey’s challenge in 2002. Now Treacy reality: 2.3 million private sured in dealing with administration will attempt to keep Marion County in the sector jobs have been lost since he took office," delays. As the panel completes its work Kernan column in 11 months. Carson said. Other mem- this spring, Roemer will have a platform 45. St. Joseph County Chairman bers of the delegation did to promote policy that is close to his heart Butch Morgan: The governor’s county speak out against Bush's -- intelligence reform. chairman, this key Democrat has the con- proposal, including Rep. 38. Marty Morris: Lugar’s man fidence of the first couple and he sits on Baron Hill, a Democrat, and watching over the Hoosier political scene. the Indiana Election Commission. Rep. Chris Chocola, a 39. First Lady Maggie Kernan: 46. State Rep. Mike Murphy: He Republican. Hill said he She didn’t make the list in 2003, but in will be the consensus choice this weekend Page 7 of 9 Thursday, Jan. 8, 2004 to take over the splintered and dispirited Honorable Mention Marion County Republican Party. If he’s (in alphabetical order.) successful in uniting the state’s largest Treasurer Tim Berry: A potential GOP unit and making if functional, he LG candidate. could save Mitch Daniels key resources Brian Burdick: A new Republican that otherwise would have been spent member of the Indiana Election Commis- developing a parallel organization. sion. agrees that the nation's 47. Allen County Republican Lake County Prosecutor Bern- immigration policies need to Chairman Steve Shine: While he could- ard Carter: This is a guy who finds be overhauled, but not the n’t recapture the Fort Wayne mayor’s political and legal events swirling around way Bush proposes. "This office, we still see the Allen County orga- him ... often uncontrollably. His interac- country's policies should not nization as one of the most progressive in tions with AG Carter and Secretary of reward and encourage law- the state. Shine’s willingness to support State Rokita have been ... interesting. lessness," Hill said. Chocola said he worries about how the charter commission to look into dra- Attorney General Steve Carter: matic local government reforms is a the Bush plan could affect He is consistently compiling a reputation national security. model other GOP chairs should follow. as a consumer watchdog. A possible LG 48. House Majority Leader Russ selection in 2004. BILL WOULD GIVE CITIES Stilwell: As majority leader, he’ll play a Steve Chancellor: A “Ranger” for NEW TAX OPTIONS: In the role in getting property reform issues out the Bush presidential campaign who gave midst of ongoing property- of the House. $244,000 in the 2000 cycle. But he threw tax debates, a House com- 49. Steve Patterson and Michael his support to Mayor Weinzapfel in mittee on Wednesday con- Puente: These two Post-Tribune report- Evansville. Guess he knows a winner sidered allowing cities, ers have dedicated themselves to cleaning when he sees one. towns and counties to raise income, sales, hotel, rental up the scandalous aspects of Lake County State Sen. Murray Clark: He car and food and beverage politics. Patterson’s “Godfather II” bap- chairs the Daniels’ gubernatorial cam- tism scene story that covered East taxes to help pay for their paign and would be heir to the Senate budgets and cut property Chicago Mayor Robert Pastrick attending presidency, particularly if Daniels wins taxes (Evansville Courier & Van Bokkelen’s “zero tolerance” on gov- and Garton decides to retire in a couple Press). Currently, the ernment ethics speech while U.S. mar- of years. Legislature controls which shal’s were rounding up members of his Deborah Daniels: Deputy counties or cities can raise administration and city councilmen was Attorney General of the United States. these taxes and only a hand- some of the most vivid reporting in Lake County Sheriff Roy ful of counties statewide recent memory. They’ve also linked the Dominguez: He’s had a controversial have permission. Rep. Markt Lytle, D-Madison, proposed a East Chicago sidewalk scandal to a for- year that included a chat before Van bill that would allow cities, mer cocaine kingpin associated with the Bokkelen’s grand jury relating to the East Medellin cartel. That’s gutsy journalism counties and towns across Chicago sidewalk scandal. Indiana to raise a 1 percent in a Region where people who rock the Mary Downes: She returns as local food and beverage tax, boat sometimes find themselves wearing Gov. Kernan’s chief of staff. and 5 percent hotel and cement shoes. Rex Early: He’s a 69-year-old rental car taxes. "We have to 50. Lee Hamilton: As head of the agent of change, calling out John Keeler look for a different way to Woodrow Wilson Center for Scholars, on his deal not to criticize Peterson. He’s fund local government," said Hamilton has become a top Democratic also chairing Brent Waltz’s campaign Rep. Matt Whetstone, R- foreign policy pundit. In fact, to the against Chairman Borst. Brownsburg, who is co- sponsoring the proposal extent that a Democratic alternative to State Rep. Jeff Espich: The go-to (Louisville Courier-Journal). Bush's international efforts is being for- guy on fiscal matters in the House mulated, Hamilton is among those who is "This is a good concept to Republican caucus and a future Ways & consider. It would be a fairer most articulate in outlining it. Means chairman. system than property taxes." State Sen. David Ford: A declared Rep. Jeff Espich, the fiscal candidate for lieutenant governor. leader for House Thursday, Jan. 8, 2004 Page 8 of 9

Fred Glass: He heads the Capital tive director of the Indiana GOP became Improvement Board and will be a key the first legislator to endorse the concept negotiator on the Colts deal. of a Constitutional Convention. A poten- David Goodrich: The point man tial lieutenant governor candidate. on the life sciences initiative. Eric Miller: He’s continuing a pri- Republicans, likes part of Jen Hallowell: She’s the political mary fight that most observers believe has Lytle's concept. He sup- director for Indiana Republicans. no chance against Daniels. But Advance ports giving local govern- John Hammond III: One of the America will come out of the deal with ments the authority to most influential lobbyists. more assets. impose sales, income and Jean Ann Harcourt: Vice chair of James Morris: He heads the other taxes — if the result is an equal reduction in prop- GOP who we still think would be the ideal United Nations world food program. erty taxes. LG for Daniels. Her problem is she’s pro- Jim Moseley: Under-secretary at choice in a party that uses abortion as its USDA in the days of Mad Cow. TAX URGES ON BOTTLED primary filter. Auditor Connie Nass: A potential WATER, ICE: Soil and water Brad Hiller: A new member of the LG candidate. conservationists lobbied now divided Indiana Election Commission Dan Parker: Sen. Bayh’s guy on legislators this week for a and campaign manager for Sen. Borst’s the Democratic State Committee. sales tax on bottled water re-election bid. Jay Potesta: Sheetmetals boss and and packaged ice to fund Terry Holt: The Elkhart native key labor opinion shaper. their Clean Water Indiana who has run campaigns from Rep. John Jim Purucker: An influential lob- program. "Indiana spends the least amount on soil and Hiler to George Nethercutt (when he upset byist. water conservation com- U.S. House Speaker Tom Foley), to U.S. John R. Price: Will his litigation pared to neighboring Rep. Chris Chocola’s 2002 breakthrough on behalf of IPALCO employees burned states," state Sen. Robert campaign. He is now spokesman for the in the sale to AES embarrass Daniels Meeks, R-LaGrange, said at Bush-Cheney re-election campaign. when it comes to trial later this year? a Tuesday conference (Seth Al Hubbard: A confidante of Mike O’Connor: The deputy Slabaugh, Muncie Star President Bush. mayor of Indianapolis will be instrumental Press). "Indiana's counties Tim Jeffers: Speaker Gregg’s old in forging a Colts deal. He also managed and state government sidekick whose lectures at the Chatterbox Peterson’s re-election. spend about $7.2 million a sent the HPR publisher on the path of the State Sen. Vi Simpson: She’ll year versus the Midwest average of $21.4 million." Constitutional Convention. Remember, return for a sixth term in the Senate, Meeks added, "Indiana this is the guy who ran for secretary of where she will continue to champion needs to do better, particu- state in 1994 on the platform that the labor, health, education and reform issues. larly if we are to take advan- office should be abolished. Are we politi- Simpson would be in the Top 50 if her tage of federal programs cal minimalists? Senate caucus wasn’t in such a minority. like the Conservation State Sen. Luke Kenley: A future State Sen. Becky Skillman: A Reserve Enhancement Senate Finance chairman. The question is, potential lieutenant governor candidate Program [CREP], which will he get there in 2005? Or 2009? who would balance the ticket with gender requires a state match." Lt. State Rep. Brooks LaPlante: How and geography. It would have been more Gov. Kathy Davis spoke at he recovers from his campaign finance of a cinch for her to make the ticket if the breakfast in support of more money for soil and violations and convinces voters that he has Garton and Borst had given her a higher water conservation. learned his lessons could determine profile in the Senate. "Protecting our environment whether the House goes Republican. Cheryl Sullivan: She’s returned to is so critically important to Joe Loftus: A super lobbyist at take on the ugly job of reshaping FSSA the future success and Barnes & Thornburg. that has been rocked by scandal. long-term competitiveness Anthony Long: A Democratic Randall Tobias: The former Lilly of the state of Indiana," member of the Indiana Election CEO now heads up President Bush’s Davis said. Gary Mayor Commission and 8th CD chairman. worldwide AIDS relief program. Scott King said, "The quali- South Bend Mayor Steve Luecke: Kip Tew: Key Kernan confidante. ty of water substantially Won a resounding second term. Ken Zeller: He heads the AFL- increases the quality of life  for all of us. Improved quali- State Rep. : Execu- CIO. Page 9 of 9 Thursday, Jan. 8, 2004

THE HOWEY ty of life is a direct, relevant, POLITICAL positive factor for economic growth and economic redevel- REPORT opment." BUSH RAISES $130 MILLION: The Weekly Briefing On Indi President Bush, with no chal- lenger for the Republican pres- idential nomination, begins the Your Most Consistent 2004 election year with a record $99 million in the bank Source of News and Analysis on the and an aggressive plan to raise millions more (Associated Press). While the nine hopefuls 2004 Gubernatorial Campaign competing for the Democratic nomination have spent much of the money they've taken in, Bush's cash-on-hand total shows he's spent a fraction of 2003 HPR Most Influential List the record $130.8 million he raised last year. 2003 HPR Most Influential List 26. Ken Zeller 1. Sen. Richard Lugar 27. Fort Wayne Mayor Graham Richard WETLANDS BILL VETO OVER- 2. OMB Director Mitch Daniels 28. Evansville Mayor Russell Lloyd Jr. RIDE COMING: Developers and 3. U.S. Sen. Evan Bayh 29. U.S. Rep. Mark Souder environmentalists expect 4. State Sen. Larry Borst 30. Lee Hamilton another mud fight this year 5. Senate President Pro Tempore Robert 31. State Sen. Murray Clark over a wetlands regulation bill D. Garton 32. David McIntosh vetoed last year by the late 6. House Speaker B. Patrick Bauer 33. Eric Miller Gov. Frank O'Bannon. One of 7. Gov. Frank O'Bannon 34. House Minority Leader Brian Bosma six vetoed bills eligible for an 8. GOP Chairman Jim Kittle 35. Supt. Suellen Reed override during the legislative 9. U.S. Rep. Mike Pence 36. U.S. Rep. Baron Hill session that begins this week, 10. Indianapolis Mayor Bart Peterson 37. Secretary of State the wetlands bill pits develop- 11. State Sen. Vi Simpson 38. Attorney General Steve Carter ers against those who want to 12. Joe Andrew 39. U.S. Rep. John Hostettler preserve isolated tracts of wet- 13. U.S. Rep. Steve Buyer 40. Michael Gerson land that provide flood control, 14. Ambassador James Morris 41. U.S. Rep. Pete Visclosky natural water filtration and 15. Lt. Gov. Joe Kernan 42. U.S. Rep. Chris Chocola wildlife habitat (Times of 16. Democratic Chairman Peter Manous 43. Bob Grand ). Legislators 17. Ways and Means Chairman William 44. Mike Fichter/Betty Cockrum today could call for override Crawford 45. Allen County GOP Chairman Steve votes, which require only a 18. Marty Morris Shine majority, or they could ignore 19. Kevin Brinegar 46. St. Joe County Democratic Chairman the bills and let the vetoes 20. Pat Kiely Butch Morgan stand. Wetlands covered 25 21. Dan Clark 47. Lake County Sheriff Roy Dominguez percent of the state 200 years 22. U.S. Rep. Julia Carson 48. Marion County Democratic Chairman ago, but draining and filling 23. U.S. Rep. Dan Burton Ed Treacy have reduced that amount to 24. Ambassador 49. Tim Goeglein less than 4 percent. 25. House Majority Leader Russ Stilwell 50. Jack Colwell