July 07 2022

John Krull commentary: Whose choice is it, anyway?

Some years ago, a group opposed to abortion created a series of television commercials and an ad campaign. The theme was: “Life, what a beautiful choice.” Each spot featured a story about a woman who had decided to have a child rather than an abortion. They ended with the sam “...”

June 28 2022

John Krull commentary: Just wars, self-inflicted wounds and the overturning of Roe v. Wade

Many years ago, a political operative who served the cause of social conservatives gave me an off-the-record tutorial. At the time, he and his colleagues were in the middle of what had been predicted to be a toughly contested race. It didn’t turn out that way—largely because “...”

June 23 2022

John Krull commentary: Todd Young steps up

Political courage is a rare commodity these days. When an elected official demonstrates it, he or she deserves commendation. U.S. Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, did so the other day. He was one of 14 Republican senators voting in favor of the compromise gun-safety bill moving throug “...”

June 14 2022

John Krull commentary: Mitch Daniels and destiny’s call

Now that Mitch Daniels has decided to step down as president of Purdue University, the U.S. House of Representatives Jan. 6 Select Committee has made clear that there’s a retirement project waiting for him. He can try to return his political party—the Republican Party—to sa “...”

June 07 2022

John Krull commentary: Indiana Supreme Court ends a tragic farce

The members of the Indiana Supreme Court did what they are supposed to do. They preserved the Indiana Constitution and, one hopes, put an end to foolishness for a time. The court ruled unanimously in favor of Gov. Eric Holcomb in his dispute with the Indiana General Assembly over “...”

May 28 2022

John Krull commentary: ‘They conjured up a problem that didn’t exist’

Now that the brave and compassionate souls in the Indiana General Assembly have finished their jihad against transgender athletes, perhaps they can find a new target for their next crusade. Maybe they can pick a fight with declawed kittens. No, declawed kittens still have teeth a “...”

May 11 2022

John Krull commentary: ‘The license we give to our elected officials is one designed to allow them to serve. Not to bully.’

Once again, an Indiana politician has made national news. And—once again—not in a good way. U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz, R-Indiana, drew the spotlight this time. She has earned the dubious distinction of being named the worst boss in Congress. She won the honor by having the wo “...”

April 26 2022

John Krull commentary: The truth, nothing but the truth

David Ricks spoke uncomfortable truths to Indiana’s leaders the other day. The chairman and CEO of Eli Lilly and Co. told those gathered at the Economic Club of Indiana that the state was falling behind. This doubtless was not welcome news to our elected officials at the Indian “...”

April 16 2022

John Krull commentary: Of the people, by the people and for the people? Not even close

Perhaps it was just a quirk of fate that the Indiana Supreme Court heard arguments on a state law that would expand the power of ideological extremists just as the primary season was kicking into high gear. Then again, perhaps not. The question before the state’s high court inv “...”

April 05 2022

John Krull commentary: Todd Rokita’s chestnut horse

The explanation Indiana Attorney Todd Rokita offered for settling his silly, silly lawsuit with conservative commentator and radio talk show host Abdul-Hakim Shabazz reveals what Rokita thinks about his voters. He believes they are gullible. Really. Really. Really. Gullible. To p “...”