Indiana

Monday Morning Musings

By Abdul Hakim-Shabazz

Here are a few political items to start you day off right…

4th and Rokita?

I’m hearing from reliable sources, again, that Indiana Secretary of State Todd Rokita is very likely to run for the Republican nomination for the 4th Congressional District.   Steve Buyer announced Friday he was not seeking another term because of his wife’s health.  Rokita has about $300,000 in cash on hand and very good relations with a lot of the county clerks in the area which will be crucial to any campaign.  I’m also hearing State Senator Brandt Hershman is also likely to give it a try as well.

5th District Finances

The money reports are starting to come in for the 5th Congressional District.  Incumbent Dan Burton raised more than $145,000 in the last quarter and has about $460,000 in cash on hand.   Challenger Mike Murphy reportedly raised about $30,000 this quarter and had about $173,000 on hand.  I’m told Brose McVey raised about $31,000 and had $62,000 in cash on hand.   John McGoff raised about $30,000 and has about $77,000 on hand.  Luke Messer raised about $106,000 this quarter and has about $285,000 in the bank.  And if you’re keeping count, the challengers raised about $197,000 to Burton’s $145,000.

In Case You Wondering

Anyone looking to challenge Evan Bayh better start raising some mad cash real quick.  His latest campaign filings show he raised more than $300,000 in the last quarter and has about $13 million in cash on hand.

There are some more items I’m working on today so check back this afternoon for an update.

Full post as published by Indiana Barrister on February 01, 2010 (boomark / email).