Indiana

Weekend Update

By Abdul Hakim-Shabazz

Although it was a busy week at the Legislature, here are few tidbits of things you might have missed.

Former State Rep. Luke Messer pulled in $100,000 Thursday night at his first fund-raiser in the quest to win the primary in the 5th Congressional District.

Speaking of money, City-County Councilors Ryan Vaughn and Jose Evans also did some fundraising recently.  Vaughn pulled in about $20,000, Evans $16,000.

In race to fill the seat being vacated by Sen. Teresa Lubbersthe current list of contenders are Ryan Vaughn, Chris Douglas, former City-County Council Scott Schneider and John Rucklehouse.   However, the word on the street is that Schneider may step aside and throw his support behind Rucklehouse.

And speaking of races, Bart McAtee officially announced his bid for Marion County Sheriff in the Republican Primary.  However, there may be an issue regarding his eligibility to run.   There is talk his job with the Sheriff’s Department is funded with federal dollars so his running for office may violate the Hatch Act.   Tim Motsinger announced he was running earlier this Spring.

By the way, Mayor Greg Ballard wasn’t the only person hoping for Capital Improvement Board solution this past week.  Word on the street the Democratic candidates for Mayor in 2011 were also hoping for a resolution, because they knew they would have even less luck than Ballard trying to push a plan through should one of them win in a few years.

And Barack Obama is coming to town May 17 to raise money for several Indiana Democratic Congressmen.

And in case you care, I saw Wolverine Friday night.  It was a little slow in the beginning, but the ending was pretty cool.

If something else happens, Indiana Barrister will let you know.  Enjoy your weekend.

Full post as published by Indiana Barrister on May 02, 2009 (boomark / email).