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Howey Political Report Is Published 40 Times a Year by Become His Centerpiece L~Lation in 1999 and Be His Re-Election The­ Newslink, Inc Thursday, Nov. 6, 1997 • Volume 4, Number 5 Page 1of8 1• • Id •••nyn .. • Espich's fee stance THE --=--=-=-· a warning shot Battle with O'Bannon over taxes has commenced HOWEY UNIONDALE -A fascinating minuet involving State Rep. Jeff Espich and Gov. Frank O'Bannon gives insights as to how a classic political drama will be played out between now and November 2000. At stake are the epic issues of tax reduction and system over­ POLITICAL haul, the crucial battle for control of the split Jndiana House in 1998, and the footing Gov. O'Bannon will have as he seeks re-election two . years later. REPORT O'Bannon is counting on his Blue Ribbon commission on tax reform -which is ~upposed to issue its report in December 1998 - to The Howey Political Report is published 40 times a year by become his centerpiece l~lation in 1999 and be his re-election the­ NewsLink, Inc. Founded in 1994, The Howey Political Report is matic capstone. But seated conspicuously on the commission is Rep. an independent, non-partisan newsletter analp.ing the political Espich, the ranking Republican on the House Ways and Means · process in Indiana. It neither endorses candidates nor advocates positions of public policy. Committee. Espich is poised to cause considerable mischief. His actions since September suggest he won't hesitate to do Brian A. Howey so. During the 1997 legislative session, Espich said he helped editor and publisher Democratic Sen. Mike Gery draft legislation for a gas tax hike with A].he Howey Political Report Office: 317-254-1533 funds earmarked for road construction. He also helped on language ~Box20877 Fax:317-254-2405 that would raise BMV fees. Espich told HPR, "In any form, I did not Indianapolis, IN 46220 [email protected] vote for the budget or the language that allows for this authority. Business office: 317-253-0921 What I did do was Mike and I dabbled in the language for the BMV Washington office: 202-775-3242 fees in order to develop two other side issues." Daytime number: 317-254-2400,Ex.t. 273 Indianapolis Star editorialists saw it differently on Oct. 30. NewsLink Home Page: http://www.inoffice.comlhpr "Five months ago (Espich) said he didn't think Hoosier taxpayers would mind paying a little more for a driver's license if it meant they Subscriptions: $250 annually via fax or first class would get better roads. These days, Espich is criticising Frank · mail. Call subscription office at 317-253-0921. O'Bannon for increasing fees: the Star opined. © 1997, The Howey Political Report. All rights reserved. Espich told HPR, "They're trying to play me as flip-flopping; Photocopying, faxing or reproducing in any form, in w~o~ or in making me look like the bad guy. That's good politics. They've out­ part, is a violation offederal law and is strtctg prohibited without consent of the publisher. done me on the spin of the issue." Continued on page 2 ((QUOTE" OF THE WEEK INSIDE F E A T U R E S "This means I'm going to have to open another • Play of the Week: Rep. Espich's partisanship page 2 investigation about obstruction of justice •.. :" • Horse Race: Gilroy dedares for re-eledion page 3 • Congress Watch: Goldsmith works the Hill page S - U.S. Rep. David Mcintosh, after receiving a let· • Columnists: Wieland, Cady, Lough, Julian page 6 ter from the White H use counsel acknowledging a • Perhaps We Wander: Ashock from Illinois page 7 tardy mem n the White H use data base Issue. .......... --~~-~--- Thursday, Nov. 6, 1997 Page 2of8 0 "Sure they are:' he said. '"Time governor certainly Espich, from p~.ge x didn't make any friends wilJil (Sen.) Larry Borst T:ICKE:J~ Espich's actions can't be of any comfort this past month.?' Espich h ad a chuckle m~er that T E to the O'Bannon administration or Hou;,; one. 0 Democrats. He is in a position to di~rur' m:,, Not only will Hornse Republicans be pro­ DOU: !( J[. ~DIH~• semblance of a unified mue Ribbon f:o,·1 •:•n tu moting tax Iielief in the 1998 legislative session, they could very well get ou11t in front of the gov­ rcoRRECTim~: In October, HP~ reform in 1998. Espich acknowle·dg,.es tli ;J.~ ernor's Blue Ribbon commission in October or wrote of a1111 unnamed can '~i · Republicans must put forth a prop ertv t J ~ pm­ November 1998 - right before the critical elec­ date for the 914th lndia111a posal in the 1998 session. ff the GOP -,•,:1 rt·: ·1fo! tion. The tax issue, Espi1 h said, "is more critical IHouse District who hadJ ai House, as Ways and Means chairma.n he .. ou]d Mon}' comiiction. For tile kill any O'Bannon proposal tha1· would[ for the governor. But it's important for Republi­ cans?' wecor~I, that persoin does 1rmt designed to enhance his 2000 re-e~e:tion Espich added th. Lil l>•ocause Democrats ilave ii felo111y conuirtim1. As for the Blue Ribbon commiss.t•.1. 1.md his role, Espich said, "It will be difficullt. Ther1;! is will have more at stake 1 n the 1998 and 2000 IPLAY OF THE WEEIK: State R1!p. no indication the governor will s J?PO rtt what: elections, they will atten 1p I. to pour more resources into some of tlb.e l8 competitive races Jeff E!ipich's targeting of 1:101.1. the commission will approve. 11 m:il~es . t l:ia d. HPR identified in October .. O'Bannon on the BMV fe~! hike for legislators to get out in front of the w c,11 E'5 if "I'm fearful of that as a Republican;' was as abo1Ut as reveali111q1 <1 they don't know what the governor is saq. 1· ! ' Espich said. "I think ther may have the ability to piece of pa1rtisanship HPR: has Espich said he would not st1:i-:ior1 .111· 1• raise more money than w:e do. They have the witnessed ~nits three plm legislation that includes tax increru;~;. Tlrn1: is a governor and Evan Bayh:' years of e>:i stence. As Oil r cc Ill':~· Catch-22 position to take. If propertT t;n .c;:· 1Te Republicans will counter on the legisla­ story indicates, it sheds d~·;:i. to be reduced, revenue would h l"E to ]::.. : · i , •d tive fund-raising front wi·th support from party matic light 011 what is at ·1take in another area to make up the los~. "If it le· rising stars like U.S. Rep. >.wid Mcintosh, a pos­ and how the various part 1 ·e 1 "Secondly,' Espich said, giy:•:; cal and player·; will be manem er­ option taxes, then I might well be a s·JFJl •lii:t:r:' sible gubernatorial carn .1r I<1te in 2000. ing 01rer the next three y111a rs. Espich acknowledged HPR'!> :ont · 1irm "But everything cc.mes together for my that the BMV fee controversy, GOP· prof':.Hed true party to be out front on the property tax reform issues in 1998, the Blue Ribbon cornrrJ.:s:;inn and issue~ Espich said. Jl:Ji Continued on pi<ge 3 the 2000 governor's race are all i:l:erlocku~r:L Page 3 of8 Thursday, Nov. 6, 1997 Gilroy's announcement gigs seemed ... gubernatorial; HORSE RA c E TICKER related notes on 2000 T A P E TRENDLINE: Secretary of State Sue Anne Gilroy's re-election kickoff this past week included meetings with individual reporters, a nostalgic visit to her hometown of Wallace The Demoaatic••• Congressional (which got Saturday TV news coverage in Indy), a state fly-around to major markets, and a big Campaign Committee (DCCQ shindig at the Downtown Hyatt on Monday (more TV coverage). It was an announcement has singled out two Hoosier schedule worthy of a gubernatorial race. And, perhaps, that's what it really was, although Gilroy political candidates among its is denying it Since Texas Gov. George Bush practically annointed Gilroy as the 2000 frontrunner top five recruits for the 1998 last August, the attempt at perception is that Gilroy will have gathered so much steam in her re­ election cyde. In a satellite election bid (while possibly helping to elect a Republican Speaker of the House in case of anoth­ press conference Oct. 30, the er split} that she will represent a juggernaut by 2000. The reality is that Stephen Goldsmith and DCCC featured Evansville City U.S. Rep. David Mcintosh, along with Paul Helmke if he fails in his Senate race, will be taking a Council member Gail Riecken, long hard look at 2000. f6J who is challenging Rep.John Hostettler in the 8th district, • Secretary of State Sue Anne Gilroy:••• At the Allen County Republican Bean Dinner in and Baron Hill, who will run Fort Wayne in late October, Gilroy shared the head table with 1996 presidential nominee Bob for the 9th district seat being Dole and county Chairman Steve Shine. The symbolism there is important In many quarters of vacated by retiring Rep. Lee the GOP, the faithful see in Gilroy a candidate who can address the gender gap and appeal to the Hamiliton. The DCCC event soccer moms in a bid at retaking the governorship. While the secretary of state's office has been involved Riecken and Hill talk­ a modem jumping point to the governorship, it is not a policy-driven position. Only Evan Bayh ing via satellite to about SO has turned the office into a high enough springboard to move up the foodchain.
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