John Krull commentary: Diego Morales’ message to Democrats
Republican Diego Morales delivered a loud wake-up call for Hoosier Democrats in the 2022 election. Morales, the GOP candidate for Indiana secretary of state, trounced his Democratic opponent, Destiny Wells, by a double-digit margin. Morales did this even though he is perhaps the “...”
‘I push back:’ Twitter feud raises specter of Rep. Lucas’ 2020 divorce hearing—and questions about how politicians use social media
Social media users in southern Indiana’s House District 69 may have noticed their candidates in a heated and ongoing Twitter beef. Democratic candidate Chad Harmon has posted excerpts of a transcript from the divorce proceedings of his opponent in Tuesday’s election, Rep. Jim “...”
Doctor who provided minor abortion care sues AG Rokita for ‘baseless investigation’
By Whitney Downard Indiana Capital Chronicle Nov. 3, 2022 Two Indianapolis doctors — including one at the center of a controversial abortion case over the summer — filed suit Thursday against Attorney General Todd Rokita (above) to block his office from continuing a “base “...”
Judge rules ballot access lawsuit filed by Indiana Green, Libertarian parties can move forward
By Casey Smith Indiana Capital Chronicle Nov. 2, 2022 A legal challenge to Indiana’s ballot access law will move forward after a federal judge ruled last week that the lawsuit brought by the Indiana Green and Libertarian parties requires a “fact-intensive” review. The law “...”
Sheila Kennedy commentary: Bloomington media fail
Last week, I got a message from Jim and Tomi Allison. Tomi is a past, long-serving Mayor of Bloomington, Indiana (from 1983-1995) and she and Jim had sent this letter to the editor of the Bloomington Herald-Times. After over a week with no acknowledgement of its receipt–le “...”
John Krull commentary: Hear them roar
Women want to be heard. Women need to be heard. Women deserve to be heard. That’s the message I hear as I moderate a panel discussion at Indianapolis’ Central Library held by Women on a Mission, a group that pulled together many non-profits to create this forum. On the stage “...”
‘We’ll speak for him:’ Secretary of State candidates Wells, Maurer skewer Republican Morales as he skips another debate
In what has become a familiar sight, two of the candidates for Indiana secretary of state debated Tuesday before an Indianapolis audience — this time, the Rotary Club of Indianapolis — with the sharpest dialogue focused on a third candidate who did not attend. Democra “...”
Democrats sign “contract with women” with emphasis on abortion
By Leslie Bonilla Muniz Indiana Capital Chronicle Oct. 17, 2022 Nearly two dozen Indiana Democrats on Monday committed to restoring abortion access and helping women in other ways as they signed a “contract with women” — in an election-year bet on Hoosier women. Republican “...”
John Krull commentary: Debate rouses Senate campaign from lullaby land
While much of America has raged and roiled this election year with wrenching battles over abortion, inflation and the Mar-a-Lago raid, Indiana’s U.S. Senate race has been about as quiet as a library reading room on a sleepy afternoon. The incumbent, Republican Todd Young, has f “...”
Senate debate: Young hammers on inflation as McDermott bets on abortion turnout
By Leslie Bonilla Muniz Indiana Capital Chronicle Oct. 17, 2022 U.S. Sen. Todd Young, a Republican, centered his reelection bid on fighting inflation and spending in a debate Sunday night while his primary challenger, Democrat Tom McDermott, focused his message on abortion right “...”