Indiana

The Loyal Opposition

By Abdul Hakim-Shabazz

Today’s blog post comes to you courtesy of  both state and local Democrats.

Equal Time

City-County Council Minority Leader Joanne Sanders told a recent gathering of Ds that the proposed transfer of  the city’s water and waste water facilities was was moving full steam ahead and Democrats were feeling run over.  She also alluded that the media had not done its job in presenting the Democrats’ argument against the proposal.  So in fairness to Joanne, I present to you my interview with her where she makes her case against the deal.

Joanne Sanders

Never let it be said that I am not fair.

Are Democrats Getting Stonewalled?

There is a growing rift between State party Democrats and Stonewall Democrats.  Reliable sources tell me that House candidates who are sympathetic to gay rights have been “advised” by the director of House races to keep their distance from gay-friendly events like last weekend’s Indy Pride festival.

Stonewall Democrats are reportedly upset lawmakers like U.S. Senate candidate Brad Ellsworth and State Representative John Barnes stayed away and the Marion County Democratic party did not by booth space at the event and instead tried to piggy back on their efforts.  Stonewall Dems donated about $10,000 in the past to Democratic candidates, but that support might not be there in the future.

In and Out

As we blogged yesterday, Brian Williams is out of the race for Mayor.  He joins political heavyweights Kip Tew and Joe Hogsett in taking a pass on challenging incumbent Greg Ballard next year.

And a big thumbs up to Tanya Walton-Pratt for her appointment to the federal bench.  Not only did she make history as the first African-American   federal judge in state history, but she is a first class jurist and a heck of a great person to know.

Full post as published by Indiana Barrister on June 16, 2010 (boomark / email).