Indiana

DANIELS ENDORSES COSTAS FOR AG

By Abdul Hakim-Shabazz

Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels formally threw his support behind Valparasio Mayor Jon Costas for Attorney General.  In a letter dated May 11 to state Republicans Daniels called Costas a “proven vote-getter” and “progressive leader.”

More importantly, Costas is not from Indianapolis like his opponent, Greg Zoeller.  Although Zoeller is a Southern Indiana native, he is currently chief of staff for the current AG, Steve Carter and can be hit with the “Indianapolis” label.  In his letter Daniels said he shares concerns by many in the GOP that there should be geographical balance on the ticket and 75-percent of the state ticket should not come from the same part of Indiana.

The nominee to replace outgoing AG Steve Carter will be chosen at the State Republican convention on June 2.

Full post as published by Indiana Barrister on May 12, 2008 (boomark / email).