Indiana

JLT Plays Offense

By Abdul Hakim-Shabazz

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jill Long Thompson had some strong words for incumbent Governor Mitch Daniels and his fellow Republicans. 

Shortly after speaking to a Veterans group on Saturday, Thompson said Indiana needs to do more for veterans in the areas of education and health care.  She also attacked Governor Mitch Daniels,  saying that during his time with the Bush administration  the Governor oversaw the privatization of Walter Reed which she says was responsible for the hospitals many problems.

In addition, she equated Indiana’s Voter ID law with Communist nations forcing their citzens to carry idenitfication.  She said citizens should not have to carry a government-issued ID in order to vote.  She said citizens should be able to use a utility bill or credit card in statement to vote.

JLT says she will roll out more specifics as the campaign moves forward.  She also told me her campaign met its fundraising goal.  Those numbers are slated to be released later this week.

She also dismissed a poll showing Daniels with a double-digit lead; pointing to polls that show a much tighter race.

Full post as published by Indiana Barrister on July 14, 2008 (boomark / email).