Momentum Appears to Be with Young Young to Post $750K for Quarter, $3.7M for Cycle, and Is Running TV Statewide by BRIAN A

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Momentum appears to be with Young Young to post $750K for quarter, $3.7M for cycle, and is running TV statewide By BRIAN A. HOWEY INDIANAPOLIS – The Republican U.S. Senate race is reaching critical mass, and many indicators suggest that U.S. Rep. Todd Young is pulling away. When the Bloomington Republican files his campaign finance documents on Friday, it will report raising over $750,000 for the first quarter of 2016, and nearly $3.7 million for the cycle. The campaign for the U.S. Sen- ate seat also points out that for the cycle, more than 70% of the as Todd Young is.” campaign’s individual donors are from Indiana. An email to Club For Growth President David The campaign of U.S. Rep. Marlin Stutzman de- McIntosh asking about its support for Stutzman brought clined to release its FEC totals, with campaign manager no response. In March, McIntosh told HPI that the Club Joshua Kelley telling Howey Politics Indiana on Wednes- would make decisions on behalf of Stutzman in early April. day, “We’re not as caught up in quarter by quarter filings Continued on page 3 Banks has 3rd CD edge By MARK SOUDER FORT WAYNE – In northeast Indiana, a significant number of Democrats often vote in the Republican primary in order to influence local elections, since seldom do Democrats have seriously contested primaries. When they do so, our region’s numbers “I relish the opportunity to run look significantly different. For example, in 2008 I against him. I don’t feel like he received 40,161 votes in the really won that race in 2010, he primary out of 52,000 Re- publican congressional votes was a beneficiary of the political cast. My Democrat opponent received 76,428. The presiden- times.” tial contest between President - Democrat Baron Hill Obama and Hillary, not to mention the hot gubernatorial campaigning in Fort Wayne, battle, certainly influenced the talking about Todd Young Democrat primary vote. Page 2 In the 2010 primary, an off- ers come heavily from the 2nd District year race, I was targeted by many since Galloway was instrumental in conservatives and the Democrats State Rep. Curt Nisly’s victory over saw an opportunity. The Democrat moderate State Rep. Rebecca Kubacki. congressional primary vote was only Galloway served in the Wisconsin 11,000, an incredible drop from legislature but has not been much of a 76,000. My primary vote remained factor in this race. roughly the same (38,441) but the to- Banks has run the style of tal GOP congressional vote increased campaign that has always prevailed to over 80,000. in the 3rd. He has the endorsements Howey Politics Indiana These points are suddenly of every type of major conservative WWHowey Media, LLC 405 salient again as the Trump train heads group. His public support from elected Massachusetts Ave., Suite our way. Will the Sanders and Clinton officials is impressive, especially in 300 Indianapolis, IN 46204 races keep Dems busy as in 2008? Allen County. His donor list is di- That could mean 20,000-plus primary verse and strong. He has the support www.howeypolitics.com votes in northeast Indiana going to of Therese Brown, Paula Hughes, Democrats rather Brian A. Howey, Publisher than Republicans. If Mark Schoeff Jr., Washington so, what sort of new Jack E. Howey, Editor Republican primary voters will Trump Mary Lou Howey, Editor actually bring? Maureen Hayden, Statehouse The 2016 Mark Curry, photography 3rd congressional race remains somewhat in flux, Subscriptions though State Sen. HPI, HPI Daily Wire $599 Jim Banks continues HPI Weekly, $350 to have a steady Ray Volpe, Account Manager and solidly based 317.602.3620 edge. State Sen. Liz Brown began as Linda Buskirk, Cathy Hawks, and the leader, having run for office mul- other prominent female Republicans. email: [email protected] tiple times in Fort Wayne. However, Though Banks dominates the evangel- Contact HPI similar to her failed mayoral campaign ical cluster, prominent Catholic leader [email protected] against Paula Hughes, Brown lags city councilman Tom Didier is actively Howey’s cell: 317.506.0883 behind in fundraising and has not built supporting Banks. In other words, his as strong a grassroots campaign as campaign has balance. Washington: 202.256.5822 Banks (though better than the other Banks has also been able to Business Office: 317.602.3620 candidates). keep up with Tom thus far in spend- Beginning with almost zero ing, whereas Brown has not. We © 2016, Howey Politics name identification, Kip Tom has spent have received at least four pieces of Indiana. All rights reserved. large sums of money trying to buy his mail for both Banks and Tom at our way into the area’s consciousness. He house, one for Galloway, and none Photocopying, Internet forward- is the area’s largest corporate farmer. from Brown. Galloway, Banks and Tom ing, faxing or reproducing in His government subsidies dwarf oth- are all utilizing social media. Banks any form, whole or part, is a ers, including Marlin Stutzman’s. Tom’s is dominating WOWO, the influential violation of federal law without most apparent appeal has been to talk radio station. Tom and Banks are permission from the publisher. others who have received government pounding television, whereas Brown largesse. His Sycamore C.C. fundraiser has just gone up. was a “who’s who” of people who The television ads from receive government subsidies for their Tom, Banks and Brown lay out each businesses. They have formed a loyal campaign’s strategy. Kip Tom, sensing ring around Tom. his weaknesses, has featured ads that Pam Galloway, like Tom, lives attempt to blur them. For example, barely inside the northwest district Tom appears on a tractor, looking like line in an area more closely associated a “common man.” However, he’s a with South Bend. Her political support- wealthy corporate farmer who dis- Page 3 dains the small farmer, whom he called “Joe Farmer” in a shaky, complaining ineffectively about campaign spend- magazine interview. He said that Joe Farmer milks cows ing. The part featuring Liz herself is outstanding. She, in the morning, whereas he reads the Wall Street Journal; like Banks, includes her husband. She also stresses her that while Joe Farmer chews cud down at the diner, Tom conservative legislative record as opposed to just making compares notes with medical device executives. That’s declarations. fine. But in northeast Indiana, the farmers he’s pretending If the election were just based upon electronic to be like in his ad hang out at local restaurants with other media, it would be a close battle in quality. But frequency farmers. also matters. The media battle is a tough fight between Tom’s positive ads are all politically strong, but Tom and Banks. However, it is likely that the final weeks his first negative ad was less so. It criticized all three op- will be dominated by Trump talk and media, for and ponents for having sought public office multiple times and against him. So the early edge was extremely important. is confusing. His other problems include lack of a “ground And the ground game will matter. Here Banks, as we game” and his history on social issues. It also bothers me noted, has a huge edge. that, like Marlin Stutzman, Kip Tom has no college degree. Who votes in the Republican primary is the Seriously, we don’t need two congressmen in a row who wild card. A surge in Trump voters would add unpredict- didn’t graduate from college. ability. Kip Tom, with his international agriculture invest- Banks’ ads stress his service in Afghanistan, his ments in South America, millions in federal subsidies, and conservative endorsements, and heavily feature his wife disdain for common laborers, would not seem to be a good Amanda and their three young girls. The weaknesses fit. Jim Banks’ focus on veterans’ issues could turn out to of his ads are possibly an over-emphasis on his military be important if the “Gods, guns and country” vote surges. service as well as letting Tom and Brown get the initial The Trump effect will be captivating to watch. Of advantage on the pro-life question which is ironic, since course, so are train wrecks. Primary Horse Race Sta- both Jim and Amanda have long been right-to-life leaders. tus: Leans Banksv Brown has also been a steadfast pro-life leader, whereas Tom just asserts that he’s pro-life. But winning elections is Souder is a former Republican congressman in the about what voters know, not what they don’t know. 3rd CD. He is a regular Howey Politics Indiana con- Liz Brown’s first television ad, like those of Tom tributor. and Banks, is expertly produced. The first part is a bit

televised debate between Young and Stutzman. Sponsored Young, from page 1 by the Indiana Debate Commission, it will take place at 7 p.m. Monday at WFYI-TV in Indianapolis. The debate will “You’re getting the same releases we are,” Kelley told HPI be moderated by political science Prof. Elizabeth Bennion when he was asked about what the Club, the Senate Con- of Indiana University at South Bend. servative Fund and FreedomWorks would be doing for the Young launched a campaign TV this week compar- campaign. ing the Bloomington Republican’s military background to On the airwaves, Young is running network TV in the Indianapolis market, and cable statewide. The Senate Leadership Fund and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce are running a full volley of ads in the $500,000 range. Stutzman has been virtually dark. Kelley declined to say how much media it was running, saying it didn’t want to reveal public filings to the Young campaign. “We’re focused on what we’re doing internally.” The Young financial juggernaut is carving new territory. No non-incumbent Hoosier has ever raised as much money as Young has in this primary race, and his quarterly haul is second only to his own $1 million haul last summer, which was also more money than any federal candidate, incumbents included, has reported in an off-year. The report will also that of Stutzman, whom the campaign is calling “a career show that Young headed into the final month of the cam- politician since he was 26.” Young campaign manager paign with over $1.33 million cash on hand. Trevor Foughty said, ”When party bosses told Marlin to The first quarter reports come on the eve of the Page 4 support the biggest business tax hike in Hoosier history, ready to take on a broken system.” Stutzman voted yes, and he rewarded himself by doubling Stutzman did pick up three endorsements this his government pay and pocketing $1 million in govern- week, with former presidential candidate Carly Fiorina ment subsidies he claims to oppose. Like a lot of other endorsing on Wednesday. The former Hewlett Packard career politicians, Stutzman has proven he’ll toss conser- CEO said, “As a farmer, Marlin Stutzman understands how vative principle aside if he thinks it benefits him person- incompetent government bureaucracy destroys jobs and ally. While Stutzman has spent his adult life pursuing a crushes family-owned businesses. A tireless fighter for career in politics, conservative Todd Young served nearly the Constitution and the rights of the unborn, Marlin is an two decades in the military and the private sector.” The unapologetic conservative, and isn’t afraid to stand tough ad voiceover says: “Who can conservatives trust for U.S. against the political class of both parties when our values Senate? Not Marlin Stutzman. He’s been a career politi- are under attack.” cian since he was 26. He pocketed nearly a million dollars U.S. Sen. Mike Lee said, “When you find a conser- worth of the same taxpayer subsidies he claims to oppose. vative champion like Marlin Stutzman, you have to take a And Stutzman voted for the biggest business tax hike ever, stand.” Conservative commentator Mark Levin last week and to practically double his government pay. That’s not waded into th race, supporting Stutzman (Right Blade). conservative. The conservative choice? Todd Young, a pro- Levin heaped praise on Stutzman while speaking to the life Marine fighting to repeal Obamacare and reform the three-term congressman by phone Thursday. “I know entire tax code.” you’re a solid, constitutional, free-market, secure-the- The Senate Republican establishment is clearly border, national-security conservative,” Levin said. “I also aligning with Young. The Senate Leadership Fund began know you by the enemies you have attracted, including a $230,000 TV and digital media campaign last week. The Mitch McConnell.” ad, titled “We Can Trust,” touts what the super PAC de- As for Monday’s debate, both sides see it as an fines as Young’s “rock solid conservative credentials” and opportunity to reinforce the themes of their campaign. “It “unique national security experience gained as a United will be a great opportunity for Marlin to highlight his career States Marine intelligence officer.” And CNN reported that goals and his stand on conservative principles.” Young Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is seeking to campaign manager Foughty said, “It’s a chance for Todd thwart a Stutzman nomination, citing one of the leader’s to get his message out. In the debate he will offer a clear biggest allies, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, which is conrtrast.” Primary Horse Race Status: Leans Young. investing heavily on Young’s behalf. In an interview with CNN, Stutzman pointedly Governor accused McConnell of retaliating against him for his vote against Boehner last year, saying it “would be a lot harder” Abortion law igniting social media for him now to back the Kentucky Republican as Senate There is absolutely no question that when faced leader if he wins in November. He had previously signaled with a political fork in the road, Gov. Mike Pence prioritized he’d back McConnell as leader. “They don’t want me to be his social conservative base over the past four months, the next senator whether it was on civil from Indiana,” rights expansion, to the Stutzman said. coming Supreme Court “I think (McCo- selection, and lately the nnell) is mak- new abortion law. ing a mistake Now the question by going after heading into the first conservatives Howey Politics Indiana/ and trying to WTHR-TV Poll later this pick the nomi- month is whether that nee in Indiana base is secured, and because we whether he loses sup- just don’t like port with women and that.” Stutzman independents, two criti- added: “Todd cal voting blocs that will Young is going determine who win his to vote ‘yes’ for rematch with Democrat Mitch McCon- John Gregg. nell, and Mitch McConnell knows that I voted against John Dominating news coverage for the past 10 days is Boehner. ... Todd Young is a yes-man.” HEA1337, the controversial abortion bill that Pence signed Kelley told HPI with regard to McConnell, “All that “with a prayer.” The rushed legislation that makes illegal does is clarify who’s with the establishment and who is abortions performed based on birth defects was rushed Page 5 through the process and comes just concerns could be a problem. Given as the Centers for Disease Control is RFRA, this is something that can add warning that the Zika virus is more to a perception that Gov. Pence leans severe than first thought and is now toward a viewpoint that they may not poised to strike pregnant women as agree with.” far north as southeastern Indiana. Pence’s ideology also came under Whether it’s the “Periods scrutiny after Indiana State Police for Pence” Facebook page that as Trooper Brian Hamilton was fired for of Wednesday morning had drawn preaching to motorists he stopped for 47,782 “likes,” or the IndyStar story various traffic violations. It prompted speculating on how the governor WRTV to raise the question of whether stands with female voters, there the 14-year veteran was penalized were dozens of news stories on when “the state’s elected officials Indiana and national websites for aren’t penalized for doing the same.” most of this time span. WRTV noted that, in January during A rally at the Statehouse his State of the State address, Pence Saturday drew between 1,000 spoke at length about protecting the and 2,000 protesters. More news freedom of religious beliefs and in- was generated with the ACLU, voked God’s blessing on four separate and Planned Parenthood filed suit. occasions. On Thursday, just hours And HPI has observed “Fire Mike after ISP announced Hamilton’s firing, Pence” signs popping up in rural Pence tweeted this from his official areas south of Indianapolis this past account: “With faith in our state, faith week. in our country, and faith in God, I know Is this a RFRA redux for Indiana’s best days are yet to come.” Pence? It’s too soon to tell. What For a candidate whose campaign will be gleaned from the coming who went to extraordinary lengths to HPI/13 Poll will be a continuum avoid social issues in 2012, Gov. Pence extending back to September 2012, is up to his neck in them this cycle. when Pence led Gregg by 13% in On the campaign side of things, a Howey/DePauw Indiana Battle- the Gregg campaign said its pre-prima- ground Poll. On Election Day, Pence ry finance report will be robust. “We lost the female vote by 5%. Since feel good about our numbers,” Gregg then, Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann spokesman Jeff Harris said. “They are resigned and dropped off the ticket. strong numbers.” As for the Demo- Potentially exacerbating his standing cratic Governors Association, Harris with women would be the nomina- said the campaign is in touch with tion of Donald Trump on the Re- them on a daily basis. “Indiana and publican ticket. Poll after poll shows North Carolina are the top races in the Trump toxic with female voters. nation,” Harris said. Both states have On that front, Pence told reporters late last week seen conservative governors sign, and then roll back, the that he “hasn’t ruled out” a presidential endorsement. An divisive religious freedom laws. Associated Press-GfK poll reported that close to 70% of Pence received a $500,000 check from the the electorate view Trump negatively, an opinion shared by Republican Governors Association. The Gregg campaign majorities of men and women; young and old; conserva- characterized it as a face-saving move, similar to the $1.5 tives, moderates and liberals; and whites, Hispanics and million it pumped into the campaign just prior to the Dec. blacks. AP termed it a “a devastatingly broad indictment 31 campaign finance reporting deadline. Pence posted of the billionaire businessman. Even in the South, a region $1.117 million in large contributions, compared to $1.084 where Trump has won GOP primaries decisively, close to for the former House speaker. Harris told HPI that in both 70% view him unfavorably.” cases, Gregg would have out-raised Pence without the Republican pollster Christine Matthews of Bell- RGA donation. wether Research told the IndyStar she believes the abor- Pence campaign spokesman Joe Frank noted that tion restrictions will have an impact but it hasn’t been fully the governor “has raised millions for the RGA” and called realized. As for women suffering miscarriages, the mea- them “great partners.” The Pence campaign returned sure requiring those remains to be interred or cremated the volley, suggesting that union money is propping up “could apply directly to them,” she said. “The extent to the Democrat’s numbers. In comparison, the Democratic which women will view this as not being in touch with their Governors Association has made about $70,000 in in-kind Page 6 contributions to Gregg, though those numbers are ex- Status: Likely Long. pected to increase dramatically after the primary. General Horse Race Status: Tossup. SD20: Kenley foe focuses on K-12 funding Senate Appropriations Chairman Luke Kenley is General Assembly being scrutinized over his role in writing the state’s education funding formula (Sikich, IndyStar). Scott Willis, Ken- SD16: Long faces social conservative ley’s opponent, said that as he launched his campaign he Social conservatives are targeting Senate Presi- quickly realized many local parents, teachers and adminis- dent Pro Tempore David Long, R-Fort Wayne, because trators think the state awards school funding unfairly. The of his effort to expand the state’s civil rights laws to add state awards more dollars per student to urban districts protections for gay Hoosiers. He faces John Kessler, 39, such as Indianapolis Public Schools that face poverty a Marine-turned-economist at Indiana University-Purdue and other social problems. For years, growing suburban University Fort Wayne, who pledges to fight for religious districts like those in Hamilton County have complained freedom. Monica Boyer, a local Tea Party activist, said that funding should more faithfully follow each student. Long is the next politician who will have to learn that ac- Consider that Indianapolis Public Schools receive $1,556 tions have consequences. “I support John Kessler because more per student from the state than Hamilton South- he will protect our religious freedom, which David Long eastern Schools this year. The gap used to be wider, but attacked during this last session,” he said. Kessler, 39, is the General Assembly has narrowed it considerably since opposed to increased protections for the LGBT community, Republicans took control of both chambers of the General saying the government should not be involved in private Assembly in 2010. Still, Willis points out that even with business decisions on whom they serve. He also might that shift in dollars, Hamilton County Schools rank near the support further protections for religious freedom, includ- bottom in funding received by the state. Of 365 districts, ing overriding local ordinances that protect civil rights for Noblesville ranks 336 in state funding, Westfield-Washing- the LGBT community. Fort Wayne is among several cities ton 358, Hamilton Southeastern 363 and Carmel-Clay 364, that have an ordinance that prohibits discrimination based according to Indiana Department of Education data com- on sexual orientation. ”As an evangelical Christian, I do piled by Willis’s campaign and shared with IndyStar. “I’m believe God designed marriage to be between a man and not sure that he understands the impact that the growth a woman unequivocally,” he said. Primary Horse Race is having on our community and particularly on our school

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He will be a wise, respected Re- guy who has pushed the hardest to get Hamilton County publican voice in the state senate, representing the people schools fair funding.” Primary Horse Race Status: Likely of Senate District 36 extremely well while positioning the Kenley. state for the future,” said former Mayor Greg Ballard. “I’ve always admired Jefferson Shreve’s intellect and dedication, SD32: Donnelly endorses Wiley and he has my full support for the state senate.” Primary U.S. Sen.Joe Donnelly announced his endorsement Horse Race Status: Leans Shreve. of Democrat Sara Wiley. “I endorse Sara Wiley for her bid for State Senate in District 32 because she is a dedicated HD69: Franke challenges Lucas educator and will work hard to better the lives of Hoosier Two Seymour residents are seeking the GOP families,” said Donnelly. Wiley is a public school teacher nomination for the state House District 69 seat in the May at Beech Grove Middle School who has 3 primary election (Ruth- dedicated her career to educating Hoo- erford, Seymour Tribune). sier children. She has witnessed first- Incumbent Jim Lucas, the hand the impact of debilitating budget owner of a small, local cuts and increased standardized testing business, faces a chal- requirements imposed on public school lenge from Nancy Franke, districts as a result of Indiana’s recent a Lutheran school teacher “education reform.” in Columbus. Lucas has Wiley also advocates for finding long- made headlines by author- term solutions to fix our state’s crum- ing legislation protecting bling roads and bridges, and supports gun ownership rights and legislation to address drug addiction proposing to take the state and provide support services for those out of the business of is- affected by this epidemic. Wiley is unop- suing marriage licenses. posed and will take on the winner of Seymour School Trustee Nancy Franke (left) is facing “I love serving the public the primary between Republicans Aaron State Rep. Jim Lucas in HD69 Republican primary. and really enjoy politics,” Freeman and Zachary Taljonick. Prima- he said. “It is very gratify- ry Horse Race Status: Likely Freeman ing talking to people and being able to address their issues, working with others and SD36: Sandlin gets endorsements being involved in the process that affects people’s every- Indianapolis Councilman Jack Sandlin has received day lives.” official endorsements from several notable sources. In Franke is promoting major education reforms providing its endorsement, the Indiana Right to Life PAC as part of her campaign bid. Having served as a school thanked Jack for his “support for the sanctity of life” and board trustee for Seymour Community School Corp., she is encouraging pro-life voters in his district to support him. said she now feels she can make a greater difference by Other endorsements have come from Greenwood Mayor being elected to state office. “With my experience, I have Mark Myers, Greenwood Sheriff Doug Cox, former State learned we have many issues to tackle, obviously with GOP Chairman Rex Early and former Marion County Pros- education, but also with so much more which affect our ecutor Scott Newman. In addition to these endorsements, communities,” she said. “After several people asked me Sandlin received an AQ rating from the NRA-PVF, which to consider a run for state legislator, I realized this may is the highest rating given to a non-incumbent candidate. be the area where I can be most proactive for the people Meanwhile, Jefferson Shreve, the officially endorsed candi- of our communities. I have learned the value of reaching date in Senate District 36 by the Marion County Republican across the aisle and truly listening to a different perspec- Party, today began airing a second television ad in advance tive. Sometimes, we need to value the input of others as of the May 3 primary. The commercial, titled “From the we find common ground necessary in making decisions. Ground Up,” highlights how Jefferson Shreve started a As much as privatization has a place in our state, I am a small company right after graduating from Indiana Univer- firm believer that our public schools are the backbone of sity and grew that company into a successful business with our communities. We need to work on legislation which 91 locations across five states. “As a small businessman, will help strengthen our community schools, which in turn I understand that businesses, not government, create works for a stronger community and enhances our econo- jobs,” said Shreve, former Indianapolis City-County coun- my.” Primary Horse Race Status: Likely Lucas. cilor. “As state senator, Hoosiers can count on me to fight Page 8

HD85: Rep. Cox faces while, has sought the seat four two challengers other times unsuccessfully, but Three men well-known he likes to note that Abraham to the community are run- Lincoln lost five elections before ning for the Republican House becoming president. “My at- District 85 nod, an incumbent titude is I may not win enough lawyer, a longtime business votes to get a seat, but I care executive and a local Realtor. about the people and the com- All have sought the seat be- munity and I want to serve,” he fore, though only Rep. Casey said. Cox, 33, is probably most Cox, R-Fort Wayne, has been well-known now for authoring a successful (Kelly, Fort Wayne bill this year that further limits Journal Gazette). “I feel like abortion in the state, as well as State Rep. Casey Cox is facing a challenge from Dave Heine creating new regulations for how in my fairly short time in the in the HD85 Republican primary. legislature I have been effective to deal with aborted or miscarried on a whole host of issues and would like to continue to fetal remains. The most controversial provision, which bars do that,” he said. A month after the death of Rep. Phyllis women from having an abortion if it is because the fetus Pond in September 2013, Cox was appointed in a caucus has been diagnosed with a disability, wasn’t in Cox’s origi- of party insiders to fill the remainder of her term. Dave nal bill. The Senate added that part at the end of the ses- Heine and Denny Worman, his two competitors this year, sion, though Cox could have fought the provision. “I am also ran in that caucus, but Heine was the only one to pro-life, and it is a core value, so I am glad to accept that come close, earning 20 votes to Cox’s 37. “I just believe responsibility,” Cox said. “It’s a hard job and it’s a sacrifice. that House District 85 is being underrepresented,” Heine You go through the wringer sometimes.” Primary Horse said, noting that Cox is an attorney in Fort Wayne while Race Status: Likely Cox. v the majority of the district is agricultural. Worman, mean-

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status in the district. “When you say ‘a lot of residents,’” Clever Joseph Albert III he said, “you mean the other candidates.” As for outside money, Hollingsworth said he doesn’t know anything about the $221,000 Indiana Jobs Now has spent on his behalf playing the system or who’s financing it. When speaking to Roll Call several By BRIAN A. HOWEY hours after the super PAC’s poll came out late last week, INDIANAPOLIS – He’s rich. He lives in a gated he said he hadn’t seen it. luxury Jeffersonville community. He’s got a beautiful wife. WTHR-TV’s Kevin Rader did get a sit-down with And he’s ambitious. The Most Elusive Candidate of the Cycle. Are you a Hoo- But what are the long-term plans of Joseph Albert sier?” Rader asked. “I am a Hoosier. I am a proud Hoosier. “Trey” Hollingsworth III? As we peel back the onion of the I have partnered with Hoosiers to create companies. My 9th CD Republican, the address customers are Hoosiers. My vendors are Hoosiers. My of his “Trey For Congress, Inc.” friends are Hoosiers. My family members are Hoosiers. I should raise eyebrows, particularly am a proud Hoosier,” he answered. if you’re Rep. Todd Rokita, Rep. Rader reported that with an estimated wealth in Susan Brooks or Sen. Mike Delph excess of $58 million and a life lived outside of Indiana, he pondering a 2018 U.S. Senate has been susceptible to charges of carpetbagging a con- race. The “228 S. Washington St., gressional seat. “So much of what Washington is about is Ste 115” address in Alexandria, Va., is also home to the politicians’ careers and advancing their own interests and Senate Conservative Fund. The SCF lists the address on its not the interests of the people. I think it’s about begin- FEC filings. So perhaps what we’re looking at here is a mysterious, millionaire Republican seeking a quick perch in the House before a 2018 challenge to U.S. Sen. Joe Donnelly. Another relationship at the same address is the company Huckaby Davis Lisker (HDL), which is a political firm that provides FEC legal services, filings and accounting for candidates. It also has the same mailing address of SCF. (228 South Washing- ton Street #115, Alexandria, VA 22314). This firm is listed on this 2015 end year FEC report as providing FEC compliance. Attorney General Greg Zoeller, who is battling ning to change that culture and beginning to tear down Hollingsworth for the nomination, told HPI, “After years of that system. We’ve lost that sense of true citizen states- fighting scam artists, I fully expect the FEC report of the man and replaced it with professional politicians moving PAC will not clearly identify the source of funds.” Those from position to position and advancing their own careers FEC reports should come to light by early next week. and not advancing the people’s interest,” he summarized. We’ve also figured out why Hollingsworth posted Primary Horse Race Status: Tossup. stock B-roll on his website last winter. It can be used by both his political campaign and the murky Super PAC 2nd CD: Walorski posts $1M Indiana Jobs Now that legally isn’t supposed to coordinate Jackie Walorski (IN-02) today announced her cam- with the candidate or his campaign. It’s a clever sidestep paign has raised over $1 million dollars for the 2016 cam- of campaign finance laws, perhaps with the assistance of paign cycle and will report over $850,000 cash on hand. In Huckaby Davis Lisker. the first quarter of 2016, Walorski raised over $225,000. In a Roll Call article by Simone Pathé, Holling- She faces Jeff Petermann in the GOP primary. sworth was described as “one of this year’s most elusive “I’m honored by the grassroots support that our congressional candidates,” who resides in a luxury high- campaign has received from every corner of the district rise across the Ohio River from Louisville. and I’m excited about the momentum we have coming in Pathé reported: Voters know Hollingsworth’s to an important election year, “ said Walorski. “I remain as name, but plenty of 9th District residents with whom committed as I was on day one to take Hoosier common Roll Call spoke last week still don’t know much about sense solutions to our nation’s Capitol. I go to work every him. “Who is this Trey guy?” was one refrain. In a phone day to protect our nation’s security and keep our families interview with Roll Call (the campaign did not make Hol- safe from terrorist threats at home and abroad, restore fis- lingsworth available for a sit-down interview during the cal responsibility to Washington, cut out of control regula- reporter’s five-day visit to his state), Hollingsworth deflect- tions to create jobs, fight for veterans, and protect the ed questions on residents’ concerns about his newcomer unborn.” Primary Horse Race Status: Safe Walorski. v Page 10

Indiana, in her territorial condition, Lincoln contin- Hoosier sons Lincoln, ued, more than once petitioned Congress to abrogate the ordinance entirely, or at least to so far suspend its operation for a time, in order that they should exercise the “pop- Willkie won nods after ular sovereignty’’ of having slaves if they wanted them. “The men then controlling the government refused Indiana multiple GOP ballots that privilege, so, had it not been for the ordinance of ‘87, Indiana would have been a slave state, and all the other By BRIAN A. HOWEY states included in the North-Western Territory,” Lincoln INDIANAPOLIS – In May of 1860, as the nation said. “Thus, down through a period of 60 years, until the tumbled toward the Civil War, the former Hoosier back- last inch of that Territory came into the Union, the prohi- woodsman Abraham Lincoln made an observation relevant bition of slavery was religiously adhered to. In the State today. “Only events can make a president,” the Spencer of Indiana, of all that is produced, seven-eighths of it is County native would intone. produced by the hands of men who work upon their own Eighty years later, with Fascist regimes storming ground; and no more than one-eighth is produced by hired across Europe, another native Hoosier, Wendell Willkie of men. The condition of the hired man was not worse than Rushville, would win that of the slave.” the nomination amid It was a lesson that weighed heavily on the hearts cries wafting from of Hoosier Republicans. the rafters, “We Want As the Republican National Convention in Chicago Willkie!” Both Lincoln neared, Lincoln faced a New York frontrunner, William H. and Willkie won after Seward, and Ohio governor and Sen. Salmon P. Chase, multiple ballots. Nei- along with Judge Edward Bates of Missouri. In his classic ther of them had the lead on the first. book “Abraham Lincoln: The Prairie Years, the War Years,” With attention shifting to the emerging Indiana Carl Sandburg recounts four tumultuous days at the “Wig- Republican National Convention delegation this past week wam” (pictured below), a large downtown convention hall. and cries from frontrunner Donald Trump of a “corrupt” Gubernatorial candidates Henry S. Lane of Indiana and and “crooked” process, it’s worth noting how two Hoosier Andrew G. Curtin were both pushing for a Lincoln nomi- dark horses sought the reins of power as American en- nation, weaving from caucus to caucus, each running for tered two of its darkest chapters. governor and each “solemnly positive their states would be And a third thrives this very day in West Lafayette. lost if Seward was nominated.” Lincoln captured the nation’s attention in the 1858 The platform was approved on May 17, and the Illinois U.S. Senate race, one which he lost to the “Little Seward forces pushed for Giant,” Stephen A. Doug- the first ballot, confident las. A year later, Lincoln he would win, only to traveled widely across be denied by Chairman the Midwest, New York George Ashmun as “the and New England, with tally sheets had not been speeches at the Cooper prepared.” A quick mo- Union galvanizing his com- tion to adjourn “by a light, ing but underdog candi- unrecorded vote” followed. dacy. Lincoln showed up in It was a fateful turn of Indianapolis on Sept. 19, events, giving Lincoln 1859, where he made a almost an entire day to line case against the “peculiar” up support. That May 17, institution of slavery. the main Lincoln backers “The ordinance of 1787 was passed simultane- worked all night and clinched important deals. Judge David ously with the making of the Constitution of the United Davis telegraphed Lincoln: “Am very hopeful. Don’t be States,” Lincoln explained in what was essentially a history excited.” lesson. “It prohibited the taking of slavery into the North- The Lincoln advocates went into conference with Western Territory, consisting of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, the Pennsylvania and Indiana delegations. “We worked like Michigan and Wisconsin. There was nothing said in the nailers,” said Richard J. Oglesby. An employee of Chicago Constitution relative to the spread of slavery in the Ter- Tribune publisher Joseph Medill would report: “We are go- ritories, but the same generation of men said something ing to have Indiana for Old Abe for sure.” about it in this ordinance of ‘87, through the influence of How did you get it? Medill asked. With huuuuuuge which you of Indiana, and your neighbors in Ohio, Illinois, deals. “By the Lord, we promised them everything they Wisconsin and Michigan, are prosperous, free men.” asked,” he was told. Caleb B. Smith was to be secretary of Page 11 the Interior and William have anything he P. Dole, commissioner of wants.” Lincoln Indian affairs. Indiana was bound with would vote as a solid bloc a future cabinet for Lincoln on the first of enemies, but ballot and those that fol- won the nomina- lowed. tion on the fourth Other huuuuuge ballot with 364 deals were in the works. delegates. Lin- The Pennsylvania del- coln accepted egation wanted Simon the nomination Cameron to be secretary from the notifica- of the treasury. Lincoln tion committee in wired back from Spring- Springfield, saying field, “I authorize no he would cooper- bargain and will be bound ate “imploring the by none.” He would say assistance of di- later, “Make no contracts vine providence.” that will bind me.” But He would need it. Judge Davis eventually secured the Pennsylvania delegations by promising Trea- Willkie was a true darkhorse sury to Cameron, reasoning, “We are after a bigger thing Unlike Lincoln, Wendell Willkie was a true dark than that. We want the presidency and the Treasury is not horse. The leading candidates in 1940 were Sen. Robert a great stake to pay for it.” A. Taft of Ohio, Thomas E. Dewey of New York (notice a Still, Pennsylvania seemed tenuous, so it was trend here?) and Sen. Arthur Vandenberg of Michigan. arranged for them to be seated between the Illinois and While they campaigned vigorously for the right to take on Indiana delegations. two-term President Franklin D. Roosevelt, they had sewed For the first two days of the convention, Seward’s up only 30% of the delegates. Taft was a non-interven- supporters occupied conspicuous stations about the Wig- tionist, Dewey was a babe in the woods, and Vandenburg wam. But on May 18, Lincoln supporters were “shoved had a Jeb! Bush-style energy problem. through the doors until they filled all the seats and stand- Thus, an opening for a dark horse. ing too. Hundreds of New York hurrah boys couldn’t Willkie had been an FDR New Deal backer, was a squeeze in. Wall Street-based industrialist and CEO of the Common- Delegate Burton Cook observed, “The idea of us wealth & Southern Power Company. Like Trump today, Hoosiers and Suckers being out-screamed would have he had never run for office. Willkie was also a friend of been bad. Five thousand people leaped to their seats, embattled Great Britain. He would say the U.S. should sup- women not wanting, and the wild yell made vesper breath- port the Brits, “short of declaring war.” The Nazi blitzkrieg ings of all that had preceded. A thousand steam whistles, into France shocked Americans (like Paris, San Bernardino ten acres of hotel gongs, and a tribe of Comanches might and Brussels have today) and Willkie moved into second have mingled in the scene unnoticed.” place behind Dewey in a May Gallup Poll with 17%. By So Team Lincoln had delayed the process, worked the time the delegates arrived in Philadelphia, Willkie had the centers of power, cut huuuuuge deals, packed the surged to 29%, trailing Dewey who had 47%. venue (are you taking With the conven- notes, Mr. Trump?), setting tion gaveled in (pictured left), the stage for a first ballot, Minnesota Gov. Harold Stassen, which Seward led 173.5 to the keynote speaker, shifted his 102 for Lincoln, and the rest support for Willkie and headed to Chase and various other his floor operation. The Willkie favorite sons. On the second supporters packed the rafters ballot, it was Seward at 184.5 with the iconic “Weeee waaaaant and Lincoln at 181. On the Willllllllkie!” battle cry and the third ballot, Lincoln 231.5 candidate found himself in third and Seward at 180. place on the first ballot, trailing Prior to the fourth Dewey (360) and Taft (189) with ballot, Medill made an of- 105 delegates. Willkie and Taft fer to the Buckeyes: “Shift gained ground on the second bal- to Lincoln and Chase can lot with the native Hoosier trailing Page 12

(Dewey 338, Taft 203 and Willkie 171), ly clear he wasn’t interested. “I do not want, but he vaulted to second on the third nor will I accept, the Republican nomination,” ballot with 259 delegates (Dewey at Ryan said. “Let me speak directly to the del- 315) before taking the lead on the egates on this: If no candidate has a majority fourth (306, to 254 for Taft and 250 on the first ballot, I believe you should only for Dewey). He would win on the sixth choose a person who actually participated in ballot with 655 delegates, with Taft the primary. Count me out.” second at 318 and Dewey falling to Sources close to Gov. Daniels during his third at 11. He officially won the nomi- 2010-11 exploration of a run in 2012 tell nation with 998 after delegate shifts Howey Politics that there is nothing orga- on the final ballot. nized afoot at this time. Four years ago, when speculation swirled about a prospective Could there be a second Daniels bid, he often admonished the Indiana dark horse Hoosier? press for asking. In 2015 Don Cogman’s book Purdue University President “Run Mitch Run” revealed a multi-month ef- Mitch Daniels has surfaced as a po- fort to do just that. tential dark horse as Trump, Sen. Ted One key player in the Daniels inner circle Cruz and Ohio Gov. John Kasich head of that era told HPI on background, “I to a potential contested and brokered wouldn’t rule out anything these days, but I convention in Cleveland. Howey Politics don’t anticipate anything. There is more talk Indiana reached out to the former Indi- of the No. 2 slot. Of more unrealistic options, ana governor, offering him a chance to the vice presidency is more realistic.” make a “General Sherman statement” The source added, “In the back of our disavowing a potential nomination or minds, we’re hopeful, but nothing is happen- service. ing.” Julie Rosa, assistance vice Might the Daniels Family Female Caucus president for strategic communications relent to a 14-week presidential slog if a at Purdue, reported back: “He laughed Wendell Willkie (top) accepts the Draft Mitch Draft movement surfaced, as op- and said you could put him down as GOP nomination in 1940 after six bal- posed to the 18 months and all the invasive half General Sherman and half Sgt. lots. And in 2011, pressure mounted scrutiny that would have been needed in Schultz on this one – but otherwise he on Gov. Mitch Daniels to run in 2012. 2011 and 2012? Said one Daniels confidante, doesn’t have anything to say.” “With a genuine draft, it would be much The message to other potential supporters from more difficult to say no.” Daniels, Rosa said, is “Thanks for thinking of me.” The takeaway here: These are no echoes of Gen. This all came on the same day that House Speaker William Tecumseh Sherman. Only events can make a presi- Paul Ryan, who has made a career out of disavowing nom- dent, and there’s a big event in Cleveland coming up in inations and offices he ended up with, made it emphatical- July. v

On Wednesday, the Republican State Central Com- Presidential campaigns mittee approved the 27 delegates, and Howard County Republican Chairman Craig Dunn told HPI that there is representation across the three candidates, contrasting set up in Indiana with a Saturday Politico story that suggested a movement By BRIAN A. HOWEY was underway to shut out Donald Trump. Dunn said that INDIANAPOLIS – The presidential primary race didn’t happen. He said that when Chairman Jeff Cardwell opened in Indiana this past week with a flurry of campaign releases the list, there will be recognition that all three office openings, a Republican delegate power move and candidates will have delegates. perceived threats to “establishment” party members from On Saturday, a Politico story on the selection Donald Trump supporters. of 27 delegates in Indiana’s nine congressional districts did Now all we need are some candidates to hit the find a seam of anti-Trump sentiments from congressional ground. On Wednesday’s edition of MSNBC’s district chairs. Tom John, 7th CD chairman, Morning Joe, Bloomberg News analyst Mark said, “Donald Trump doesn’t represent what I Halperin stated the obvious: “The only way to want my party to represent.” stop Trump is to slow him down in Indiana.” Sullivan County GOP Chairman Bill Spring- Page 13 er told WTHI-TV questioned the delegate process “So they Yet he has won about 37% of all votes in the primaries, come up with this … ahem ‘process’ that nobody was really according to the NBC analysis, meaning Trump’s delegate notified of until January,” Springer said. “I do not think it support is greater than his actual support from voters. is my place to elect the President. Samuel acknowledged the Trump Indiana It’s the people of the 8th district’s campaign is getting a late start. “They now place to elect the President.” realize what a second strategy needs to be On Sunday, Dunn, John in case they don’t get to 1,237,” Samuel and Kyle Babcock in the 3rd CD said. “They are behind because to effect were all receiving threatening delegates, that kind of thing should have emails. “Wrong side Kyle. Hope the been going on for months, if not longer. families well (sic),” said one from He’s done great things to get to this point The American. “Your name and and now they think they realize there needs info was sent to me on a list that to be a new phase.” is going public. Think before you Samuel added that what is happening take a step down the wrong path, in Indiana “is not fair. It looks like you’ve the American people want to have faith in your but it looks got district chairs or others trying to pick people who are like a future in hiding is more appealing.” delegates who are anti-Trump. That does not seem demo- The Trump Indiana campaign reacted Monday cratic when an election has not taken place. It’s not right. morning, with vice chairman Tony Samuel telling Howey I don’t blame people from being upset. But they should go Politics Indiana “There should be no threats. That is abso- out and vote on May 3.” lutely the wrong way to react to this. The only way is to By mid-week, Trump and Clinton had opened get out and vote on May 3 for Donald Trump.” up three campaign offices. Jeremiah Dunleavy, regional It appeared to be a continuum of the Trump field director for Ted Cruz for President 2016, opened up campaign M.O., where the candidate talks in a provoca- an office at 9615 E. 59th St., in Indianapolis. State Rep. tive stream of consciousness, Tweets in a similar vein, and Mike Karickhoff, sources tell HPI, will chair the Kasich cam- some of his supporters get rowdy and threatening. The paign. Indiana State Police investigated, but found the threats Trump is expected to win more than 90 delegates were not criminal. “The messages brought to the attention in his home state of New York next Tuesday. Following that of the Indiana State Police constitute political speech and are a spate of Northeastern states such as Pennsylvania, do not rise to the level of being criminal in nature,” Capt. New Jersey, Connecticut and Maryland where he is expect- Dave Bursten, a state police spokesman, told the IndyStar. ed to benefit from media coverage in New York City. Trump seemed to be late in the delegate process, Then, on May 3, Indiana stands alone. So the last as he was handed organizational defeats in Colorado week of this month and the first few days in May will likely and South Carolina over the weekend. But an NBC News bring a dozen or so appearances. A Trump win in Indiana, analysis revealed that Trump has benefited far more than which many expected to be competitive, will be key to Ted Cruz under the party’s arcane rules for allocating Trump. It’s still important for Clinton, but the nomination delegates. Trump now leads the Republican field with 756 math for Bernie Sanders is arduous if not impossible. v delegates — or 45% of all delegates awarded to date.

his moment of conversion last fall. Early attracted to “Those are the bedrock principles of what I call the ‘good old boy’ conservatives,” said the 81-year-old Early. Trump’s call for a wall Last week, the former GOP party chairman and By MAUREEN HAYDEN Ronald Reagan loyalist, went public with his role as the CNHI Statehouse Reporter Indiana Trump campaign INDIANAPOLIS – Republican insider Rex Early chairman. The announcement was on the fence about the GOP presidential race until he surprised some. Early had paid heard Donald Trump talk about a wall. $500 to co-host an exclusive The celebrity mogul’s pledge to build a massive fund-raiser last year for Ohio border barrier to keep out illegal immigrants scored a hit Gov. John Kasich, held at the with Early, along with the candidate’s call for expanded private Columbia Club, a swank Republican gathering spot gun rights and his complaints about foreign labor stealing in downtown Indianapolis. American jobs. Early’s establishment Republican resume, includ- “I thought, ‘Amen, brother,’ ” said Early, recounting ing eight times as delegate to the GOP national conven- Page 14 tion, and a perennial state convention delegate since 1960, Trump may already be shut out, as Indiana delegates pre- helped pull in a small but well-heeled crowd to the event. pare to jump to another candidate if Trump fails to clinch But Early, who says he’s more a thorn in the side of the the nomination outright. GOP establishment rather than a stalwart, said his heart Early’s presence with the Trump campaign wasn’t really in it. At the time, he recalls, Kasich was one may help neutralize some of that opposition, said Howard of a slew of Republicans with their sights set on the nomi- County GOP chairman Craig Dunn, a longtime Early friend. nation. And Early was already doubting Kasich’s conserva- “Rex brings legitimacy to the Trump campaign, along with tive chops, after hearing him defend the Common Core, a lot of longtime relationships,” Dunn said. a red flag for conservatives who hate how the education But Dunn, who sits on the state party commit- standards tie states to federal dollars. tee which has huge influence “Back when I was in Lincoln with delegates, is the also the High in Vincennes, I had three or four man who told Politico that he’d girlfriends at the same time,” said wouldn’t vote for Trump as party Early, launching into an explanation by nominee unless Satan was the way of analogy. “I liked them all, but I only alternative. knew I had to pick one.” Early says he knows what Quietly, the bromance had he’s up against. He and cam- begun. paign communications director Last October, as Trump gained Tony Samuel, a lobbyist and ground as an unlikely populist front- former congressional candidate, runner, Early sent Trump’s national are critical of the Trump national political director the deadline details campaign’s decision to wait so for getting on the Indiana ballot for late before opening an Indiana the May 3 primary. office. And he sent the contact list Early says he was forbid- for every national Republican del- den from telling anyone he’d be egate who’d served in 2012, many of Trump’s campaign chairman until them likely to end in the same role a week ago, just two days before for the 2016 GOP convention in July. national convention delegates “I thought they’d be a pretty valuable in Indiana were picked. “That pieces of information,” Early said. should have never happened,” The Trump campaign had little prob- he said. “We would have never lem meeting the state ballot access waited too long.” rules, early on gathering many more Early and Samuels than 4,500 voter signatures needed. both think the Trump campaign The delegate situation is prov- will soon make up ground. They ing tougher. Rex Early holds court at the Antelope Club on Tues- praise Trump’s recent hiring Early, 82, is convinced that day where he talked about linking up with the Trump of Paul Manafort, a longtime Trump will take the state, winning campaign. Republican strategist who knows over not only Republican conservatives how to play the campaign ground who like Trump’s tough talk, but some game. cross-over Democrats too. And Early is counting on some of his own appeal. Part of what makes him think so is a meeting he Described by some, privately, as curmudgeonly, he sees a had this week with some Tea Party-affiliated women at a kinship with Trump. Knights of Columbus club. For example, both have been critical of national Despite polls that show the blustery Trump GOP chairman Reince Priebus, who Early once described has high negatives with women, Early heard nothing but as ineffective and like “mayonnaise on white bread.” praise. Trump bumper stickers went fast, and the women Back in 1992, Trump and Early shared a stage in were clamoring for more. “I don’t think he’ll have a prob- Indianapolis, at the Indiana Gridiron Dinner, a then-annual lem with women,” Early said. roasting of newsmakers. But he may have a problem with delegates. Early was there because he was state party chair- Behind the scenes, younger and more moderate Republi- man. Trump was a fellow roast target because he’d just can state leaders, including GOP national committeeman won a bid to open a casino, a plan that later fell apart. John Hammond III, have been recruiting anti-Trump del- Early says it was the last time he’d talked to egates for the national convention, electing many of their Trump and doubts if the mogul remembers him: “He don’t picks last Saturday at local party meetings. know me from a pile of wood,” he said. v A recent Politico story on the process predicted Page 15

rename their dinner to the national trend that sees Demo- Democrats shelve crats dumping the Jefferson-Jackson label. At least four states – Connecticut, Georgia, Missouri and Iowa – have gotten rid of the reference, and others are contemplating Jefferson/Jackson it. By MAUREEN HAYDEN “When Democrats come together, that is the CNHI Statehouse Reporter name of their event, and it’s been that way for decades,” INDIANAPOLIS – A signature of Democratic said University of Evansville political scientist Robert Dion. politics, as iconic as donkeys and blue banners, may be “To change the name of their signature event, across the headed toward retirement as the state party renames its country as the party is doing, can’t go without notice.” signature fundraising dinner to avoid the stigma attached Some party leaders in Indiana hope the change to slavery. is permanent. “It’s time to drop the label,” said St. Jo- Indiana Democrats’ annual Jefferson-Jackson Day seph County Democratic Chairman Jason Critchlow, who Dinner, long a big-money raiser dumped the Jefferson-Jackson moniker from his county- and morale-booster for the party level fundraising dinner a year ago. He renamed it simply faithful, will be called the Hoosier the Democratic Gala. Critchlow said Jefferson’s ideals Hospitality Dinner when Demo- of opportunity for all and Jackson’s appeal as a populist crats meet in Indianapolis this helped shape and grow the party. But both men, the third June, in a nod toward inclusive- and seventh presidents of the United States, respectively, ness. Democrats elsewhere are come with complicated legacies. making similar moves to distance Jefferson, who wrote “all men are created equal” themselves from party founders in the Colonies’ Declaration of Independence, owned Thomas Jefferson and Andrew 600 slaves during his lifetime. Jackson, a fellow slave- Jackson, former presidents and owner, forced thousands of Native Americans from their slave-owners. homelands in the Eastern United States and toward their Indiana’s Democrats say deaths. Having Jackson in the namesake dinner was par- their move isn’t directly linked to ticularly problematic in his county, Critchlow said, where that trend. Instead, they said the new name, which they members of the Pokagon tribe are more politically active. won’t say is permanent, is intended to illustrate the differ- “For them, Jackson represents the enslavement ence between them and the Republican Party under the and massacre of Indian tribes, many right here in our leadership of socially conservative Gov. Mike Pence. area,” he said. Critchlow said he got little pushback for “We knew, when we were thinking the decision.“Most of what I heard was about this dinner, that we’d been pushing overwhelmingly positive,” he said. “I to restore Hoosier hospitality,” said Demo- got maybe one or two complaints.” cratic Party spokesman Drew Anderson. The state party’s decision to “We want to reclaim it as the image for our rename its dinner won’t force county state, especially after what Mike Pence has leaders to follow suit, but some seem done.” The allusion is to Pence’s much- willing. “I’m not afraid of change,” said criticized handling of a religious freedom Steve Gore, treasurer of the Brown law that brought threats of a boycott from County Democratic Party, who is host- critics who saw it as license to discriminate ing a local Jefferson-Jackson Day Din- against lesbians and gays. ner this week. “But there will always be This being politics, changing some traditionalists who will object.” the Democratic dinner’s name coincides Ball State University political with an election year that finds Pence scientist Joe Losco said the permanent campaigning to keep his job against a name change may be inevitable, given challenge from Democrat John Gregg. the demographics of the party. “It’s Democrats hope the renamed event will now a more diverse party than ever,” remind voters of actions by Pence that led he said. “Democrats are trying to show to bruises on the state’s reputation. their tent is very board. So broad, Eight years ago, Indiana’s Jeffer- Barack Obama speaks at the April 2008 they’re even willing to rethink their son-Jackson Day Dinner took on national Jefferson/Jackson Dinner in Indianapolis. past.” v prominence. Then candidate-Barack (HPI Photo by Brian A. Howey) Obama spoke at the 2008 fundraiser, fir- Maureen Hayden covers the Indi- ing up party loyalists who helped him win ana Statehouse for CNHI’s news- the traditionally Republican state in that November’s elec- papers and websites. Reach her at mhayden@cnhi. tion. And party leaders here downplay the connection to com Page 16

delegates by finishing first in one or more of the districts. Surveying the Indiana On the Democratic side, there is proportional allocation. Q. What’s the proportional formula for Democratic delegates? presidential primary A. It’s based on the percentage a candidate gets By JACK COLWELL statewide for at-large delegates and also on the percent- SOUTH BEND – Indiana’s May presidential primary, age in the individual districts, where 56 district delegates usually coming too late to matter in selection of the nomi- are at stake. A candidate must get at least 15 percent to nees, will be important this year, probably for both parties. win any delegates statewide or in a district. Some questions? Q. As in other states, does Indiana have those Q. On the Democratic side, won’t Hillary Clinton Democratic “super delegates” that are not required to fol- already have the nomination sewed up by the May 3 vote low the state’s presidential primary results? in Indiana? A. Yes, nine of them. They are people like Sen. A. She might be closing in on the delegate support Joe Donnelly and other top elected officials and party lead- needed for nomination, but there’s no indication that Ber- ers. nie Sanders will call it quits by then. If he keeps winning, Q. Is that a good idea to have so many uncommit- as he did in Wisconsin, some of the “super delegates” ted delegates despite the primary results? supporting Hillary could slip away. A. Well, Republicans have far fewer uncommit- Bernie could continue on through ted slots, and many in the GOP wish they had more to the last big batch of primaries on stop Trump, who won so many delegates early but then June 7, still a long shot perhaps, reached record highs in disapproval in nationwide polling. but still trying. Q. Do voters pick the individual delegates when Q. On the Republican they vote on May 3? side, won’t Donald Trump, already A. No. In votes for the presidential candidates with so many delegates, be un- on the ballot, they determine how the delegates will be stoppable by May 3? pledged in support on the first-ballot roll calls. The indi- A. Even if Trump is close viduals who will occupy the Democratic delegation seats to the “magic” number of del- will be determined at the Democratic State Convention in egates for a first ballot win, “stop June. The individuals for the Republican delegation will be Trump” efforts will continue right up to the Republican selected by party leaders before the primary in a process National Convention, with efforts to pry away some of the beginning this weekend. delegates now seemingly committed to Trump. His defeat Q. Since primary voting determines commitments, in Wisconsin shows he is not yet unstoppable. does it matter who the individuals are? Q. Will national focus really be on Indiana? A. Sure could on any second ballot and in rules A. Yes. Indiana is the only state with a presidential and seating disputes. v primary on that Tuesday. After a flurry of primaries in the East on the prior Tuesday, focus of the candidates and the Colwell has covered Indiana politics over five de- national news media will shift to Indiana. cades for the South Bend Tribune. Q. How many delegates does Indiana have? A. Indiana will have 57 delegates to the Republican National Convention, beginning July 18 in Cleveland, and 92 delegates to the Democratic Nation- al Convention, starting July 25 in Philadelphia. Q. How come there aren’t the same number of delegates? A. Because the parties establish the rules, not state law, and each party has different overall totals and a variety of ways to select delegates in the individual states. Q. Is it winner take all in Indiana? A. No. It’s close to that in the Republican primary. At-large delegates all go to the candidate who finishes first in statewide Republican voting. But three delegates are at stake in each of the nine congressional districts. The candidate winning a district gets all three of the delegates in that district. So, a candidate losing in the statewide totals could still win some Page 17

unemployment rates, nine are in Lake County. Three more Competing for jobs are nearby in Northwest Indiana (Michigan City, La Porte and Portage). The remaining nine are scattered from Logansport and Peru to Bedford and Terre Haute including in a global economy the cities of Connersville, Muncie, Anderson, Marion and By MORTON MARCUS Martinsville. INDIANAPOLIS – What do Hoosiers have against To bring the headquarters of small and/or San Francisco (Calif.), College Park (Md.), or Romeoville promising high-tech firms to metro Indianapolis is fine. To (Ill.)? Those are just three cities from which companies are court visiting Millennials, while ignoring the range of skills relocating to Indiana. and experience in our state, is not consistent with working What do Hoosiers have against Arizona, Texas, for the best interests of people who are in need. v California, Mexico, China, England and other places where Indiana companies have moved production, offices, and Mr. Marcus is an economist, writer, and speaker even headquarters? who may be reached at mortonjmarcus@yahoo. Our government officials are com. proud they can “claw back” subsidies granted to Carrier, which is moving production to Mexico over a period of years. In a paroxysm of patriotism, the Indiana House voted 60-34 to Free tuition a gift have companies repay property tax abatements they receive, if the firm moves out of the country. for rich families Our pence-wise and pound- By MICHAEL HICKS foolish governor wants to bring more MUNCIE – It is early in the electoral cycle, but at jobs to Indiana. Good, but he is sworn only to protect the least two U.S .presidential candidates have adopted as constitution of Indiana, not to cause damage to people liv- a policy platform, free college tuition. This is popular of ing outside our borders. course, but behind that popular rhetoric is simply another A study several years ago by the Economic Policy gift to affluent households. Let me explain. Institute said NAFTA cost the United States nearly 700,000 There’s no denying the sticker shock of a college jobs. More recent work at the Wharton School (University education. As both a professor and father I know it is of Pennsylvania and Donald Trump’s alma mater) says this daunting. Tuition at an in-state, public does not take into account the gains in American jobs and research university is typically $8,000 the lower costs of goods to American consumers. a year. Fees, books, food and housing There is no question Indiana needs more jobs. along with various other expenses will What we seek are environmentally sound firms that usually push the visible out-of-pocket improve the income of workers where they live, and that expenses to more than $25,000 a reuse existing structures where possible. We need jobs year. But what does this really mean? that pay wages commensurate with the skills of workers, For the past decade or so, actual ex- particularly in areas of high unemployment. penses related to teaching have been But where are jobs being located these days? The fairly flat. The increases in tuition answer given by the actions and silence of the Indiana driven almost wholly by decreases Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) is: High-paying by state aid to public universities. This decline in state jobs, in technologically intense fields, will be located any- aid should not surprise anyone. The share of educational where in Indiana those firms wish to locate. benefits accrue to the graduate, they ought to pay most of This is consistent with our free market ideol- the cost. ogy. However, it is also desirable for the state to seek job Moreover, there is a strong argument that growth in the 21 cities/towns where the unemployment the real sticker shock of a college education is caused by rate is a full point above the state level (5.4 percent in federal intervention. Huge loan and grant programs allow February 2016, not seasonally adjusted). schools to be less cost conscious, so they compete on In areas of chronic unemployment, it is often diffi- amenities like nifty dorms and recreation facilities. Add cult to get to jobs, even when available in the next county. to this an unbelievable morass of federal regulations on Many workers lack the skills to meet the demands of high almost every aspect of a modern university and non-tuition tech employers. Often a full-time job relieves the burdens cost growth is inevitable. and tensions derived from a part-time job where unem- In the end, an hour of class is just about as ex- ployment is endemic and persistent. pensive as an hour at the movie theater. The teaching part Of these 21 places with 6.4 percent or higher Page 18 of college is not only reasonable, a college degree has the ‘puppetry and street performance’ or ‘non-quantitative highest rate of return of any investment. But, the candi- social science’ major with a 2.21 GPA from an upper dates pushing ‘free tuition’ don’t care about the effective- middle class family. If you are a hard-working kid with ness or cost of the program, it is its popularity that mat- good grades and a couple varsity letters, it is no help at ters. And that is the unconscionable part of their policy, all, except you’ll be paying higher taxes in ten years. because it is nothing more than a gift to upper middle Still, the upper-middle class giveaway program class families. isn’t the real sin of this proposal. ‘Free’ tuition doesn’t The great hidden fact about college tuition do a damn thing for poor kids, except that it necessarily is that schools ruthlessly engage in price discrimination. shifts resources away from such things as early childhood Most students receive some sort of tuition discount. These education to that mediocre, fifth-year puppetry or aviation discounts are fictitiously based on high school grades or psychology major. But then I suppose those folks make athletic ability or test scores, or community works, or a great campaign volunteers. v great admissions essay. In reality, these discounts are designed separate students by their ability to pay for college. Michael J. Hicks, PhD, is the director of the Cen- Poor and hardworking students benefit enormously from ter for Business and Economic Research and the the current tuition models. But who benefits from the ‘free George and Frances Ball distinguished professor of tuition’ proposals? economics in the Miller College of Business at Ball The real benefits of ‘free tuition’ accrue to the State University.

GEO before the BZA. Wieser has a history of taking on Gary turns its back tough environmental causes. Several years ago, he was the lead local attorney for Hickory Hills, which was the name of a proposed landfill east of Lowell. Hickory Hills on detention center came within an eyelash of winning approval from the Lake By RICH JAMES County Solid Waste Management District. Since Hickory MERRILLVILLE – I can’t help but shake my head Hills’ defeat, Lake County hasn’t found an alternative solu- as the protest against a proposed immigrant detention tion for disposal of its solid waste. facility enters its second phase. A host of groups and individuals spoke against Just last fall, the city of Gary turned down a zon- GEO, including former Gary Mayor Richard Hatcher, former ing change to block construc- Lake County Sheriff Roy Dominguez, and Bishop Donald tion of the detention center on Hying of the Catholic Diocese of Gary.There also were a less-than-desirable land near number of organizations that spoke in opposition, includ- the Gary/Chicago Interna- ing the Northwest Indiana Federation of Interfaith Organi- tional Airport. Gary Mayor Karen zations, Black Lives Matter – Gary/Northwest Indiana, the Freeman-Wilson back then came Baptist Ministers Conference of Gary and Vicinity, Twin City out in support of the facility, Ministerial Alliance and Concerned Citizens of Gary. before political pressure forced Each of the opponents – individuals and organiza- her to make a dramatic turn and tions – talked about how the detention center would be a come out in opposition. Free- detriment to the quality of life in Gary. man-Wilson initially was all for There are questions that someone needs to be the detention center, saying the asking those protesters. They should be asked where they prospect of 200 full-time jobs are when young people are being shot to death on the paying at least $15 per hour was streets of Gary. They should be asked where they are as something Gary couldn’t afford to pass up. Gary has the the amount of black-on-black crime continues to escalate highest unemployment rate in Northwest Indiana. in Gary. They should be asked why they don’t take to the But it was just a few days later that a variety streets, as they did before the BZA meeting,to protest of civic organizations essentially told the mayor that if she crime in their city. didn’t change her stance, they would make it difficult for Much of the crime is Gary is a result of gang vio- her to win reelection. The GEO group is back seeking a lence that is an outgrowth of the unemployment problem. zoning variance to allow it to build the detention center. GEO would help solve the program, not make it worse. v The Board of Zoning Appeals rejected the request this week, but GEO says it thinks it still has a chance to win Rich James has been writing about state and local and will take its case before the Gary City Council, which is government and politics for more than 30 years. He the final authority. is a columnist for The Times of Northwest Indiana. Highland attorney James L. Wieser represented Page 19

Joe Webb, Evansville Courier & Press: One may sible catastrophic results. I read about this growing up. Is as well begin with the impromptu vagina monologues. Indiana in a time warp? This cockeyed law is disrespectful Caller: “Hi there. I was just wanting to know if the gov- to women and their relationship with their doctors. It is ernor could refer me to a good gynecologist?” Assistant: disrespectful to taxpayers who will have to foot the bill “Ma’am, you know that’s not something he can help you to confirm its unconstitutionality, and it is disrespectful to with.” That’s one of the rare printable exchanges high- the Constitution and the clear direction of Roe v. Wade. In lighted on “Periods for Pence,” a Facebook group protest- fact, it is disrespectful to the majority of Hoosiers who bow ing Indiana’s controversial abortion law. For a couple their heads in shame over the despicable behavior of our of weeks now, women involved in the cause have been leaders. I recall the words of candidate Ronald Reagan in calling Pence’s office and swapping menstrual anecdotes the 1980 debate with President Jimmy Carter. Reagan’s fa- with harried administrative assistants. It’s funny because mous line, “There you go again,” is apropos. Gov. Pence, asking Pence for advice on women’s rights is liking asking your enthusiastic support of the Religious Freedom bill cost a bulldozer for decorating tips. And it’s sad for the same our state millions of dollars, made a mockery of Hoosier reason. It’s time for your semi-regular reminder that, when hospitality and subjected our state to international ridicule. it comes to social issues, two-time Democratic gubernato- Well, there you go again. v rial candidate John Gregg is just Mike Pence with a tea- spoon of logic and a shovel of mustache. “It’s time to bring Facebook: What in the Hell is go- back Mitch Daniels’ truce on social issues so we can move Gordon Durnil, ing on with our presidential nominating process? The con- Indiana forward again,” Gregg, who identifies as pro-life, fusion spread by the media, and some of the candidates, told the Indianapolis Star after Pence signed the bill. “Like who think the nomination for president process is undemo- so many other polices put forth by Mike Pence cratic, sent me back to reading the and the Republican legislature, this does noth- constitution about how candidates for ing but further damage our state’s reputation president shall be nominated. Guess and divide our people.” Ah, yes. The shim- what? Nothing there. There is Article mering era of Daniels’ truce on social issues. 2 and the 20th amendment dealing Well, except for 2011, when Daniels signed with the Electoral College, but noth- legislation to block Planned Parenthood from ing about how the candidates are receiving federal funds. But other than that? nominated. In the beginning, only Yes, the Democrat says. Bring back the golden George Washington was considered. days when the Republican was in charge. Of There were no political parties and course a moratorium on social issues would never happen. Washington thought them a bad idea. Political parties did Mainly because the Indiana legislature, like Ted Nugent organize as Washington’s terms were ending. The Feder- crashing a Hummer into a Sierra Club meeting, longs to alist Party (John Adams) and the Democratic-Republican alienate large groups of people. v Party (Thomas Jefferson) started the two-party practice in our nation. The Whig Party, among others, was popular Mickey Mauer, IBJ: Deep within the netherworld for a while and my g.g.g. grandfather, Jonathan Denton of the Indiana conservative movement there arose a dia- Kelso, was elected Mayor of New Albany in 1854 as a bolical plan—a con game worthy of Billie Sol Estes or Pro- member of the Know Nothing Party. But since 1856, we fessor Harold Hill—a plan to eviscerate Roe v. Wade. While have primarily had two major parties ... the Republicans acknowledging a woman’s right to an abortion, the right- and the Democrats. So, how do those two parties (and any wing-controlled Indiana Legislature placed so many barri- other) nominate a candidate to represent their party in the ers and restrictions on this activity that when the hapless general election? It’s true that nothing about presidential patient figures it all out the unplanned child will be dis- nominations is mentioned in the constitution, with the only tributing leaflets at anti-Planned Parenthood rallies. Prior qualifiers being that a president be at least the age of 35 to the passage of this latest affront to Hoosiers, Indiana years and a “natural born citizen.” A candidate could be had already boasted one of the most restrictive abortion younger and born in Timbuktu, but he couldn’t be sworn laws in the nation—we ranked in the bottom four when in. The Supreme Court has never defined the meaning of it comes to access to this safe, legal, and constitutionally “naturally born.” As you know, the 10th Amendment says protected medical procedure. We can also lay claim to be- that any powers not delegated to the United States is left ing unfriendly to immigrants and the LGBT community. If with the states or to the people. Which obviously means this right-wing cabal continues with its war on immigrants, that the nominations for president are up to the political homosexuals and women, our country will consist of 49 parties in each state with perhaps some state govern- states and one caliphate. Many fear that pregnancies in ment regulation of the non-governmental political party’s Indiana will now be terminated in back alleys by unquali- processes. It is up to the candidates to know and work the fied and probably unsafe practitioners or by desperate process in each state. v women who take matters into their own hands with pos- Page 20

Policing Tour of six communities that The Florida senator’s strategy is hit- Weslyan students excel in areas cited in a report created ting some turbulence, NBC News has by President Barack Obama’s Task learned, because several state parties balk at Pence Force on 21st Century Policing. U.S. have determined Rubio does not get Attorney Josh Minkler said IMPD was to hold onto all his delegates. Only 34 MARION — Indiana Gov. Mike chosen because of its award-winning of the 172 delegates Rubio won in the Pence will be the commencement Office of Professional Development primaries will be immediately up for speaker for the 10 a.m. ceremony and Police Wellness. Lynch says “it grabs on the first ballot in Cleveland. April 30 after accepting Indiana Wesly- takes a different kind of courage” for an University President David Wright’s an officer to ask for help dealing with Trump CM won’t invitation more than one year ago the stress and trauma and they con- — prompting mixed responses from front on the job. be prosecuted students and staff members (The So- journ). Wright said he asked Pence to Peabody Energy JUPITER, Fla. — Republican be the commencement speaker in De- presidential candidate Donald Trump’s cember 2014. The invitation was prior in bankruptcy campaign manager will not be pros- to Pence signing the Religious Free- ecuted on a charge of misdemeanor dom Restoration Act (RFRA), choosing NEW YORK — Peabody Ener- battery over allegations he grabbed to close the state to refugees and to gy, the nation’s largest coal miner, has the arm of a reporter, the campaign pass the recent abor- filed for bankruptcy protection confirmed late Wednesday (Fox tion restrictions. Various as a crosscurrent of environ- News). Trump campaign social media students and professors mental, technological and eco- director Dan Scavino posted on his have expressed concern nomic changes wreak havoc Facebook page that the charge would towards the decision across the industry (Associated not be pressed against Corey Lewan- since The Sojourn broke Press). Mines and offices at dowski. The decision not to prosecute the the news in a Face- Peabody, a company founded Lewandowski was first reported by book post April 4. Luke Garfield sent in 1833 by 24-year-old Francis S. Politico. Palm Beach County State At- out a Facebook post that night calling Peabody, will continue to operate as torney David Aronberg was scheduled on students to write letters to admin- it moves through the bankruptcy pro- to formally announce his decision on istrators expressing their concerns. cess. However, Peabody’s planned sale Thursday afternoon. According to Garfield, he received of its New Mexico and Colorado assets six letters that night and more in the were terminated after the buyer was Ex-Batesville following days. “The problem is that unable to complete the deal. New mayor pleads guilty this is my graduation and that this guy energy technology and tightening en- is going to be sending me off into the vironmental regulations have throttled BATESVILLE — Former next stage of my life,” said Garfield. the industry and led to a wave of mine Batesville Mayor Richard Fledder- “He is someone who has passed leg- closures and job cuts. Peabody makes man entered the plea Wednesday for islature that is directly harmful to me most of its money by selling its coal to patronizing a prostitute. Indiana State and my friends.” “IWU believes that major utilities that power the nation’s Police say Fledderman paid Randy we are all loved by a gracious God,” electric grid. Wigle-Stevens for sex last June and said Jessica Dugdale in her letter. that Wigle-Stevens had threatened to “Male or female, black or white, gay Rubio won’t keep go public unless Fledderman paid him or straight, republican or democrat. all of his delegates off. Wigle-Stevens was sentenced last Such love has no limits. Shouldn’t our month to 908 days on probation after commencement speaker be one who pleading guilty to charges of prostitu- echoes this message?” WASHINGTON — When he tion, intimidation and not disclosing suspended his campaign, Marco Rubio his HIV-positive status to Fledderman. Lynch commends said he wasn’t running for president The 61-year-old Fledderman issued but urged local GOP officials to let a statement Wednesday saying he Indy police him keep his delegates (NBC News). regrets his actions and is sorry for A month later, Rubio is still third in INDIANAPOLIS — U. S. Attor- the hurt he has caused his family in the Republican hunt, ahead of John the community 60 miles southeast of ney General Loretta Lynch has com- Kasich, with an impressive 10 percent mended the Indianapolis Metropolitan Indianapolis. He says he’s focusing on of all delegates awarded so far. It’s a moving forward with his family. Fled- Police Department’s officer safety and potentially pivotal margin for an open wellness program (Associated Press). derman resigned as mayor after his convention. It turns out, however, that arrest. v Lynch visited IMPD offices Wednesday Rubio won’t get to keep them all. as part of her national Community