Comments on: More Twists and Turns in the AG Endorsement Game http://hoosieraccess.com/blog/2008/05/21/more-twists-and-turns-in-the-ag-endorsement-game/ HoosierAccess.com Sun, 12 Oct 2008 20:07:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: scratchman http://hoosieraccess.com/blog/2008/05/21/more-twists-and-turns-in-the-ag-endorsement-game/#comment-3446 scratchman Fri, 23 May 2008 20:24:55 +0000 http://hoosieraccess.com/blog/2008/05/21/more-twists-and-turns-in-the-ag-endorsement-game/#comment-3446 *edit* (example: Andre Carson's slating). I'm off my game today... *edit* (example: Andre Carson’s slating).

I’m off my game today…

]]> By: scratchman http://hoosieraccess.com/blog/2008/05/21/more-twists-and-turns-in-the-ag-endorsement-game/#comment-3445 scratchman Fri, 23 May 2008 20:23:55 +0000 http://hoosieraccess.com/blog/2008/05/21/more-twists-and-turns-in-the-ag-endorsement-game/#comment-3445 uhhh tinman--i hate to break the naivety bubble you are surrounding yourself in, but smoky backroom politics happens on BOTH sides of the aisle. (example: Andre Carson's slating". I don't suppose you'd extent the same courtesy to the democrats? uhhh tinman–i hate to break the naivety bubble you are surrounding yourself in, but smoky backroom politics happens on BOTH sides of the aisle. (example: Andre Carson’s slating”. I don’t suppose you’d extent the same courtesy to the democrats?

]]> By: tinman200 http://hoosieraccess.com/blog/2008/05/21/more-twists-and-turns-in-the-ag-endorsement-game/#comment-3443 tinman200 Fri, 23 May 2008 19:41:51 +0000 http://hoosieraccess.com/blog/2008/05/21/more-twists-and-turns-in-the-ag-endorsement-game/#comment-3443 I am not a delegate so I will not be voting. I am totally turned off by this whole process and will not vote for republicans in upcoming elections. I think this is too negative and the strong arm tactics from Indy are too much. No I won't stoop as low as to vote democrat. I am not a delegate so I will not be voting. I am totally turned off by this whole process and will not vote for republicans in upcoming elections. I think this is too negative and the strong arm tactics from Indy are too much. No I won’t stoop as low as to vote democrat.

]]> By: juliesimp http://hoosieraccess.com/blog/2008/05/21/more-twists-and-turns-in-the-ag-endorsement-game/#comment-3440 juliesimp Fri, 23 May 2008 19:26:06 +0000 http://hoosieraccess.com/blog/2008/05/21/more-twists-and-turns-in-the-ag-endorsement-game/#comment-3440 I remember Greg Zoeller from his Quayle days. I don't understand why he doesn't have Quayle campaign for him here. The former VP is very popular in my area (3rd District). I still feel he was treated badly by the media unfairly. I remember Greg Zoeller from his Quayle days. I don’t understand why he doesn’t have Quayle campaign for him here. The former VP is very popular in my area (3rd District). I still feel he was treated badly by the media unfairly.

]]> By: Scott http://hoosieraccess.com/blog/2008/05/21/more-twists-and-turns-in-the-ag-endorsement-game/#comment-3436 Scott Fri, 23 May 2008 15:45:54 +0000 http://hoosieraccess.com/blog/2008/05/21/more-twists-and-turns-in-the-ag-endorsement-game/#comment-3436 Oh, certainly. But my point was that they gave him a lot of money, particularly relative to the size of the city for which he was running for mayor. Oh, certainly. But my point was that they gave him a lot of money, particularly relative to the size of the city for which he was running for mayor.

]]> By: scratchman http://hoosieraccess.com/blog/2008/05/21/more-twists-and-turns-in-the-ag-endorsement-game/#comment-3435 scratchman Fri, 23 May 2008 15:35:36 +0000 http://hoosieraccess.com/blog/2008/05/21/more-twists-and-turns-in-the-ag-endorsement-game/#comment-3435 aha-touche aha-touche

]]> By: Michael Jezierski http://hoosieraccess.com/blog/2008/05/21/more-twists-and-turns-in-the-ag-endorsement-game/#comment-3432 Michael Jezierski Fri, 23 May 2008 13:51:55 +0000 http://hoosieraccess.com/blog/2008/05/21/more-twists-and-turns-in-the-ag-endorsement-game/#comment-3432 Scott - Yes, the amount raised by Jon Costas for his mayoral election seems small, but didn't Greg Ballard have just a tad over that in his win over Bart Peterson? Scott - Yes, the amount raised by Jon Costas for his mayoral election seems small, but didn’t Greg Ballard have just a tad over that in his win over Bart Peterson?

]]> By: Scott http://hoosieraccess.com/blog/2008/05/21/more-twists-and-turns-in-the-ag-endorsement-game/#comment-3427 Scott Fri, 23 May 2008 05:40:09 +0000 http://hoosieraccess.com/blog/2008/05/21/more-twists-and-turns-in-the-ag-endorsement-game/#comment-3427 Oh, and while the dollar amounts above are "small" compared to statewide races, they are pretty big considering that Costas was running for mayor of a city that has only 28,000 people in it. Oh, and while the dollar amounts above are “small” compared to statewide races, they are pretty big considering that Costas was running for mayor of a city that has only 28,000 people in it.

]]> By: Scott http://hoosieraccess.com/blog/2008/05/21/more-twists-and-turns-in-the-ag-endorsement-game/#comment-3426 Scott Fri, 23 May 2008 05:38:28 +0000 http://hoosieraccess.com/blog/2008/05/21/more-twists-and-turns-in-the-ag-endorsement-game/#comment-3426 <i>"I’ve seen up close and personal that certain Indy lawfirms have way too much influence in state government. Who is the best candidate to support to put a stop to that sort of abuse? Or would that sort of thing be a problem with either candidate?"</i> Well, you know where I stand on Zoeller and Costas, but it is worth nothing that Jon Costas used to work for one of those "certain Indy lawfirms" that have way too much influence in state government: http://www.thetimesonline.com/articles/2008/04/13/news/top_news/doc6ed8dc124c8aa7598625742900761194.txt It's also worth noting that Costas' campaign for mayor of Valpo was bankrolled with a lot of money from the big Indy law firms, to the tune of about $11,500 (from Krieg Devault, Baker Daniels, and Barnes & Thornburg). Labor unions gave him about $10,250 (much of it this last go around, when Costas was the only game in town). You can draw your own conclusions from that. Carter and Zoeller have a record of not outsourcing work from the AG's office to the big Indy law firms, which has not made the big Indy law firms too happy. It would be interesting to see whether Costas would change this policy or not. “I’ve seen up close and personal that certain Indy lawfirms have way too much influence in state government. Who is the best candidate to support to put a stop to that sort of abuse? Or would that sort of thing be a problem with either candidate?”

Well, you know where I stand on Zoeller and Costas, but it is worth nothing that Jon Costas used to work for one of those “certain Indy lawfirms” that have way too much influence in state government:

http://www.thetimesonline.com/articles/2008/04/13/news/top_news/doc6ed8dc124c8aa7598625742900761194.txt

It’s also worth noting that Costas’ campaign for mayor of Valpo was bankrolled with a lot of money from the big Indy law firms, to the tune of about $11,500 (from Krieg Devault, Baker Daniels, and Barnes & Thornburg).

Labor unions gave him about $10,250 (much of it this last go around, when Costas was the only game in town).

You can draw your own conclusions from that.

Carter and Zoeller have a record of not outsourcing work from the AG’s office to the big Indy law firms, which has not made the big Indy law firms too happy. It would be interesting to see whether Costas would change this policy or not.

]]> By: divi1960 http://hoosieraccess.com/blog/2008/05/21/more-twists-and-turns-in-the-ag-endorsement-game/#comment-3425 divi1960 Fri, 23 May 2008 02:36:20 +0000 http://hoosieraccess.com/blog/2008/05/21/more-twists-and-turns-in-the-ag-endorsement-game/#comment-3425 I just saw the Costas video and have no doubt that he is an honest man of integrity, and I'm especially glad that he shared the fact that his faith is important to him and that he's not ashamed to publicly proclaim it. Mr. Costas also called me and personally asked for my support, which went a long way with me. He offered to answer any questions that I might have, and gave me his cell phone number in case I thought of additional questions. I really appreciate that kind of accessibility. I know there are some who have been offended by "strong armed tactics" of some of Costas supporters. I've also witnessed personal attacks from overzealous Zoeller supporters. I hope that delegates keep in mind that the candidates have no control over the actions of their supporters, and I doubt they approve of these types of actions. They should not be punished for the actions of others, and it should not be a consideration when we cast our vote. I've heard good things about Zoeller as well, and I'm sure he is also an honest man of integrity. Republicans can't go wrong with either one. I just hope that when the convention is over the party can work as one to elect a Republican candidate. It's discouraging to hear all the negativity associated with this campaign. That's too bad, because the last thing we need is a Democrat in that office. I hope that whoever is elected will not tolerate cronyism and be above reproach when it comes to conflicts-of-interest. I hope that the concerns of individual citizens will not be ignored. There's nothing worse than getting the brush off from a politician and nothing better than being listened to by a statesman. Most of all, I hope that whoever takes office will take each word of his oath of office seriously. I'm looking forward to meeting some of you at the convention. I just saw the Costas video and have no doubt that he is an honest man of integrity, and I’m especially glad that he shared the fact that his faith is important to him and that he’s not ashamed to publicly proclaim it. Mr. Costas also called me and personally asked for my support, which went a long way with me. He offered to answer any questions that I might have, and gave me his cell phone number in case I thought of additional questions. I really appreciate that kind of accessibility.

I know there are some who have been offended by “strong armed tactics” of some of Costas supporters. I’ve also witnessed personal attacks from overzealous Zoeller supporters. I hope that delegates keep in mind that the candidates have no control over the actions of their supporters, and I doubt they approve of these types of actions. They should not be punished for the actions of others, and it should not be a consideration when we cast our vote.

I’ve heard good things about Zoeller as well, and I’m sure he is also an honest man of integrity.

Republicans can’t go wrong with either one. I just hope that when the convention is over the party can work as one to elect a Republican candidate. It’s discouraging to hear all the negativity associated with this campaign. That’s too bad, because the last thing we need is a Democrat in that office.

I hope that whoever is elected will not tolerate cronyism and be above reproach when it comes to conflicts-of-interest. I hope that the concerns of individual citizens will not be ignored. There’s nothing worse than getting the brush off from a politician and nothing better than being listened to by a statesman.

Most of all, I hope that whoever takes office will take each word of his oath of office seriously.

I’m looking forward to meeting some of you at the convention.

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