Last Word on Walorski/Donnelly

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The Walorski/DonnellyCongressional Race for the Indiana 2nd District was a pretty bitter fight.  It was a pretty tight race up to and including the final days of the race.  Interestingly, there was a Libertarian, Mark Vogel, in the race.  I consider myself fairly politically savy, but I was unaware the third candidate until the weekend before the election when I received a glossy mailer touting Mr. Vogel as the “true conservative” in the race.

Mark Vogel Campaign Flyer Front

Mark Vogel Campaign Flyer Back

Despite serious campaign fatigue it caught my eye because of some of the positions being proclaimed, such as abolishing the IRS and the income tax.  All of them were conservative to the extreme.

Looking at it a little further, another thing caught my eye… The return address:  The Indiana Democratic Party!

Whether you want to call it dirty pool or extremely smart politics, apparently the Indiana Democratic Party didn’t think Joe Donnelly could beat Jackie Walorski in a head to head battle, so chose to spend precious dollars on promoting the third candidate.  Also, it appears they were right since the majority of those voting did not vote for Mr. Donnelly.   According to Mr. Vogel’s website, the ad was sent without his knowledge or consent, nor was it sent with the consent of the Libertarian Party.  A complaint has been filed with the FEC for violations of Federal election laws.

Marshall County Community Conversation

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Marshall County Economic Development Corp. (MCEDC) is co-sponsoring the Marshall County Community Conversation this Wednesday.  If you haven’t yet RSVP’d, I believe they will still take your reservation.  Please consider attending as this is an important meeting to determine the direction of Marshall County.  There is a key-note speaker and there will be panel discussion and break-out sessions.  This should be an educational experience for attendees as well as the co-sponsors.  Make your voice heard!

I continue to represent Culver on the Marshall County Economic Development Board.  If you are unable to attend, but have concerns or questions, please feel free to contact me and I will make sure your issues are considered.

Veterans Day 2010

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Veterans Day (or Armistice Day or Remembrance Day if you prefer) is observed each November 11th in remembrance of the signing of the Armistice at the conclusion of World War I.  The formal signing occurred at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918.  While Armistice Day was celebrated for the first time the following year, 1919, it didn’t become an official U.S. Federal Holiday until 1926.  In 1954 it was formally changed to commemorate all veterans rather than just those who served in World War I.

May those who served that have passed before this day rest in peace and all those that are still with us that serve or have served enjoy the honor, admiration and respect they deserve from all of us. 

 To all veterans… Thank You.

James Madison Quote on the 10th Amendment

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“The powers delegated by the proposed Constitution to the federal government are few and defined.  Those which are to remain in State governments are numerous and indefinite.” – James Madison, The Federalist No. 45

The 10th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America:  The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.

Anirban Basu Quote

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“One of the reasons to be skeptical about the prospects for above average GDP growth next year is the knowledge that state and local government spending will continue to fall, at least in real terms.”

—ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu.