From - Mywabashvalley -

If you haven't seen the face of State Representative Vern Tincher in your neighborhood lately, expect a knock at the door soon.

With a little over a month until the November election Tincher and wife Linda, have been hitting the streets.

"It's always nice to get out and talk to your constituents and discuss what concerns them and what issues they have with government," Tincher said. Read Article

From - Hoosierpoliticalreport -

Lafayette, Ind. - In response to the growing upheaval in financial markets, Rep. Sheila Klinker and John Polles, Candidate in Indiana's 26th District, held a forum to discuss how Hoosier seniors could be affected by the Bush-McCain plan to privatize Social Security and de-regulate the health care industry.

"While honest Hoosiers are worried about their life savings going up in smoke and weathering the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression, the current leadership is turning a deaf ear to the very real concerns of our most valued citizens. I believe that we have a duty as lawmakers to secure the future of our seniors, and find real solutions to leave behind a better Indiana for future generations," said Polles. Read More

From - 18WLFI -

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Democratic candidate for State Representative, John Polles, pledged to help stop Hoosier job losses.

At a press conference on Wedensday, Polles said his plan for economic development will help create new, high-paying jobs. He said the state must make education a priority in order to produce more skilled workers. He wants to create a state agency to promote small businesses. If elected Polles said he would create legislation allowing small businesses to pool together to buy into the state insurance plan. Read Article

From -WASHINGTON Associated Press -

Sen. John McCain defended deregulation on Wall Street even as he endorsed a $700 billion bailout of financial firms in an interview broadcast Sunday. In the same interview, McCain defended the Bush administration's proposed bailout of financial firms as necessary, though he acknowledged it could get expensive.

"We're going to take over these bad loans," McCain said. "And we're going to have the taxpayer help you out."

His opponent in the presidential race, Democratic Sen. Barack Obama, said an inadequate regulatory system was partly responsible for the crisis. Both candidates were interviewed on CBS' "60 Minutes."

McCain, the Republican presidential nominee, has long supported fewer regulations for businesses. But as the financial crisis on Wall Street worsens, McCain is calling for more government. Obama said McCain is late in calling for better oversight after years of supporting fewer regulations. Read More

From - Votesmart.org

Project Vote Smart's Synopsis: Vote to pass a joint resolution that amends the Indiana state constitution to reduce the allowable increases in property taxes that are first due and payable in 2012 and thereafter. Read More

From - The Wall Street Journal
Early this morning, Sen. Barack Obama released a statement on his approach for dealing with the financial crisis. Here is his campaigns statement:

"The events of the last few days have made it clear that we must take further bold and decisive action to shore up confidence in our financial markets and avoid a deepening economic crisis that could jeopardize the life savings and well-being of millions of Americans. I support the effort of Secretary Paulson and Federal Reserve Chairman Bernanke to work in a bipartisan spirit with the Congressional leadership to find a systemic solution to our deepening crisis, and I will closely examine the specifics of their effort and the opportunities for swift action." Read article

INDIANAPOLIS - Newly appointed State Reps. Shelli VanDenburgh (D-Crown Point) and Jack Clem (D-Portage) recently were assigned to various influential House committees by Indiana House Speaker B. Patrick Bauer (D-South Bend).

"Committee meetings are a key part of the legislative process," Bauer said. "They are the starting point for lawmakers to review a piece of legislation, and allow them to offer changes to the bill before it is heard by the entire House.

Rep. VanDenburgh will serve on the Education Committee, the Elections and Apportionment Committee, and the Local Government Committee.
Rep. Clem will serve on the Labor and Employment Committee; the Family, Children and Human Affairs Committee; and the Statutory Committee on Interstate and International Cooperation. Read more

WASHINGTON (AFP) — Democrat Barack Obama surged into the lead Thursday in national polls which showed the financial crisis rocking the White House race and "Palin power" fading for the Republican ticket.

In a CBS/New York Times survey, Obama was up by 48 percent to 43 percent, with the race apparently reverting to the narrow Democratic ascendency seen before two presidential nominating conventions.

The trend was confirmed in Gallup's daily tracking poll, which had Obama up 48 to 44 percent, the first time in two weeks that the Illinois senator had a lead beyond the statistical margin of error. Read Article

The deadline to register for the upcoming election on November 4th is on or before October 6th.

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From - Wabash Valley -

Candidate for Lieutenant Governor Dennie Oxley spoke out against state lawmakers' stance on fuel prices. Joined by State Representatives Vern Tincher and Clyde Kersey, Oxley urged Governor Mitch Daniels to cut the Indiana sales tax on gasoline. Oxley and gubernatorial candidate Jill Long Thompson say the cut would provide immediate relief at the pump. Instead of making the cut Oxley says Daniels is using tax money to build the state's general fund.
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From - Washington Post -

Barack Obama again set a monthly record for presidential fundraising, bringing in $66 million in August that included donations from half a million new people, according to his campaign.
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Indiana Farm Bureau ELECT, the political action committee of Indiana Farm Bureau, has endorsed Nancy Michael for Indiana House District 44.

The House District 44 encompasses all or part of Clay, Parke, Putnam and Vigo counties. ELECT trustees representing those counties made the endorsement.
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West Lafayette, IN - The Indiana State Teachers Association (ISTA) has formally endorsed John Polles, Democratic State Representative candidate for the 26th District. Read More...

From Indy Star
Fishers Ind - Michelle Obama told a mostly female audience in Fishers on Wednesday that her husband would work to ease the tension between working and raising a family.
"For me, policies that support working women and working families aren't just political issues," she said. "This is personal. These are the causes that are near and dear to my heart." Read Article...

From Indiana AFL-CIO
Nancy Dembowski, is the AFL-CIO endorsed candidate for House District 17. As a long time member of the Steelworker Organization of Active Retirees, and the wife of a Steelworker, she understands full well the benefits the union provides for working families in Indiana. She is dedicated to continuing her service to working Hoosiers as a state representative, especially when corporate interests are pushing dangerous Right-to-Work for less laws in the statehouse. Read More

Lee Ann Mengelt (House District 35) Speaks out on Right-to-Work!
Though the name may appear to be worker-friendly, union members know that Right-to-Work laws are extremely detrimental to unions and middle-class Americans in general. Right-to-Work laws undermine unions, and weaken workers' power to collectively bargain. Statistics show that in states where Right-to-Work laws have been adopted, workers receive lower wages and reduced benefits. Read More

INDIANAPOLIS Members of the Indiana House have voted in favor of two pieces of legislation authored by State Rep. Ryan Dvorak (D-South Bend).

Dvorak's first proposal, House Bill (HB) 1090, requires Indiana to become a member of the Climate Registry, a coalition of states and provinces aimed at developing and managing a common, voluntary reporting system for greenhouse gas emissions.

"Indiana must engage as a full partner in developing protocols for monitoring and reporting greenhouse gas emissions," Dvorak said. "Our state is the eighth highest producer of greenhouse gasses in the nation. By taking the lead in this area, we can help formulate solutions that will be very influential in a national effort to combat climate change."

"Failure to work with the Climate Registry could put Indiana at a competitive disadvantage when federal regulations on greenhouse gasses are eventually implemented," Dvorak continued. "Our participation will not only help address the effects of climate change, it will also make sure the concerns of Indiana businesses and utility customers are addressed by the rest of the country." Read More

INDIANAPOLIS The Indiana House Technology, Research and Development Committee today advanced a measure authored by State Rep. Scott Reske (D-Pendleton) that would increase Internet safety for Indiana's children.
House Bill (HB) 1329 will reduce the threat of Internet child predation by allowing police officers to monitor how convicted sex offenders use the Internet, by enhancing the penalties for Internet related sex offenses and by requiring that school corporations develop educational programs for safe Internet usage. Read More...

From The Herald Bulletin

ANDERSON People from Barack Obamas presidential campaign toured Indiana on Tuesday to tout the candidates stance on veterans issues.

Rep. Scott Reske, D-Pendleton said The difference between the two candidates has come out when Obama was for the new G.I. Bill and McCain opposed it. Read Article

From Indiana State AFL-CIO

Proposals will help struggling families from losing their homes.

West Lafayette, IN – John Polles, candidate for Representative of House District 26, today announced his plan to stem the surge in foreclosures that has driven thousands of Hoosier families from their homes and lowered property values. The announcement comes as state officials reported that 360 mortgage brokers in Indiana failed to comply with a 2007 state law designed to increase safeguards and help prevent foreclosures. Read Article

Date: Saturday, September 13, 2008
Time: 8:00am to 11:30am
Location: Tippicanoe Building Trades 2535 S. 30th St Lafayette, IN
Contact: Nancy Guyott
Email: nguyott@inaflcio.org
Phone: (317) 502-0753
Description: All union members welcome to join in the action at a labor walk for union-friendly candidate, John Polles (HD 26)!

From Tribune Star

TERRE HAUTE Local politicians and leaders of the democratic party were out in force Saturday to support Barack Obama during his visit to Terre Haute. Read Article

From Banner Graphic

Nancy Michael, candidate for State Representative in District 44, announced today that her door-to-door efforts throughout the district reached a major milestone this week. To date Michael, along with supporters, has knocked on over 5,000 doors.
"It's important that I understand the issues and concerns on the minds of citizens in the community," said Michael. "The best way for me to find this information is by going directly to the citizens of our District." Read Article..

Nancy Dembowski has a proven record of delivering good jobs and lowering taxes for working families. As a member of the Starke County Economic Development Board, Rep Dembowski helped bring 500 jobs to that County. As the mayor of Knox, she helped deliver another 1,100 jobs. Read More...

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