Governor Mitch Daniels finally answered questions about the Channel 13 Eyewitness News investigation which showed that thousands of Indiana jobs claimed by the state simply don't exist. A mind boggling 40% of jobs that have already been promoted by the Governor are nonexistent. Until...

A Loyal Opposition reports:Rokita Pay-to-Play Scam Gets Out of Hand Back in October A Loyal Opposition posted a Fort Wayne Journal Gazette report on Secretary of State Todd Rokita’s use of public funds and contracts to bolster the donations to his campaign, presumably for Governor in 2012. ...

Last night, Governor Mitch Daniels gave his annual State of the State address. We all join the governor and the leadership of the General Assembly in applauding the hard work of our legislators in this short session. The long hours have already resulted in great progress, and the coming weeks...

Democratic Party candidate for State Auditor, Sam Locke, came to Kokomo last night as a guest of the Young Democrat club. Everyone had a chance to meet Sam, ask questions, and mix with other local Democrats and independents.The presentation was informative, the pizza was great, and the crowd too...

Commissioner Dave Trine will announce he is seeking a second term of office in 2010. Commissioner Trine would like to invite friends and supporters to Howard County Democratic Party HQ, 102 W. Walnut St. at 5:00pm this evening for a brief announcement.

We had a great meeting last night. Good crowd for such a cold evening. It was a pleasure to welcome home Ryan Nees before he returns to Yale and we had a late visit by Secretary of State candidate Vop Ossli. New reelected President of the Kokomo Common Council, Mike Kennedy,  gave a report of...

Dear Friend, I hope this finds you well and preparing to enjoy the holidays. I am forwarding you a recent edition of A Loyal Opposition . This is a biweekly newsletter put out by my friend Spencer Valentine. I think it is a great resource for people trying to stay in touch with progressive...

If you missed it there was an article in today's Kokomo Tribune announcing that Chuck Sosbe would be running for the state senate seat currently held by Jim Buck and not running against Ron Herrell for the General Assembly!

The Howard County Democratic Party Women's Club is hosting a Chicken & Noodle Dinner at UAW Local #685 on East Hoffer Street from 5:30pm until 7:30pm.Menu Chicken & NoodlesMashed PotatoesGreen BeansCole Slaw & a DrinkDesert available for purchase!$6.00 - ADULTS $3.00 - AGES 6-12 FREE...

We all had a great time at this year's JJ Dinner. The food was great, the speakers were interesting and the company was wonderful. We had lots of Howard County Democrats in attendance as well as visitors from across the state.

Time is running out to get your tickets to Thursday night's Jefferson-Jackson Dinner at the Continental Ballroom. We have to turn in our final count to order meals. We are asking that you call and reserve your tickets. If necessary, you can pay for them at the door. DO NOT count on being able to...

Indiana Democratic Party Chair Dan Parker calls on Rep. Steve Buyer to come cleanSays constituents deserve full, transparent accounting of "charity" activities INDIANAPOLIS -- Indiana Democratic Party Chair Dan Parker called this morning for Rep. Steve Buyer to offer a full accounting of the...

Even though 2009 is not an election year possible candidates are exploring their options as the 2010 elections approach. One of those potential candidates is Pete Buttigieg who is considering running for State Treasurer. Pete holds a first class honors degree in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics...

We are excited to announce the Mayor Jonathan Weinzapfel from Evansville will be a speaker at the Howard County Jefferson-Jackson Dinner, Thursday, October 29th. If you haven't reserved a table or got your tickets email Bob Stephenson at rd.stephenson@comcast.net for information.Tables cost $240.00...

Our annual JJ Dinner has been changed to October 29th, 6:00 at the Continental Ballroom. Standby for additional information. Tickets are $30.00 each and tables of 8 are $240.00. Reserve your seats today by emailing democratchairman@gmail.com

The rare resolution of disapproval was pushed through by Democrats insisting that Wilson, a South Carolina lawmaker, had violated basic rules of decorum and civility in his outburst. Many Republicans were upset that he didn't throw his shoes. Seriously, how could anyone from either party vote...

We were recently looking at the direction the local Republican Party has taken.  If they were to carve the faces of their four local favorites in the side of a mountain who do you think they'd choose?  Who are the faces of the local Republican Party? #1. Dan Burton. We know they are proud...

Earlier this summer, State Treasurer Richard Mourdock dedicated millions of your tax dollars and hundreds of hours in state employee time to fighting a political crusade against President Barack Obama and the federal government. In doing so, he endangered thousands of Hoosier jobs and wasted...

Last year, the Indiana Democratic Party traveled to Denver for the Democratic National Convention with one of the most diverse delegations in the country. All across our state, Hoosiers joined together as never before to help bring about the change our nation so desperately needed....

The Court of Appeals recently heard oral arguments in the Muncie mayor's race case, Mansfield v. McShurley.  In this case, Mansfield (D) received the most votes and was certified the mayor of Muncie.  McShurley sought a recount, and the local recount commission determined that 19...