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May 18
The Indiana slaughter of the Senate recalcitrants was on par with the 1994 Contract With America and the 2010 Tea Party Movement. Campaign of a lifetime from the WH, Jim Banks, TPUSA, AFP, and Club for Growth.
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“According to Sweet, Ballard will most likely need closer to 50,000 verified signatures in order to avoid challenges to his candidacy’…Sweet said. “Republicans are really trained for one purpose, and that is to defeat Beau Bayh.”
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Jun 10
Heck of a diving catch by Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt.
It should surprise no one that Republicans are better than Democrats at baseball.
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"I do think there is a powerful feeling among Republicans of 'Can we stop Beau Bayh before he gets started?'" Sweet said.
Stopping Bayh…would likely further cement Banks as a major player in the party. Only time will tell if the gambit pays off.
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Fresh off two power plays, Sen. Jim Banks looks to shape Indiana GOP
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"I think [Jim Banks’s] operation is a well-connected and congruent relationship with the White House in terms of goals," Sweet said. "I just don't see this as a massive independent play."
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Fresh off two power plays, Sen. Jim Banks looks to shape Indiana GOP
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“(Gov. Mike Braun) just has no juice," Sweet said. "He’s not driving anything."
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Fresh off two power plays, Sen. Jim Banks looks to shape Indiana GOP
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"Todd Young and Mike Pence are sort of the GOP of yesterday," Purdue political science lecturer Martin Sweet said. "Trump and Banks are more the GOP of today."
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Fresh off two power plays, Sen. Jim Banks looks to shape Indiana GOP
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Jun 2
Congratulations to another great Son of Florida, Speaker Danny Perez, on his nomination for Ambassador to Brazil.
He will serve President Trump well!
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May 26
Mike Needham, a longtime aide to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, has been promoted to a top national security job in the White House
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May 20
As tempting as it would be to put the final nail in the coffin of the Bayh political dynasty, I have more work to do in the Indiana House.
My friend Max Engling is an America First patriot, and he will make an outstanding Secretary of State. He has my full support at the convention.
May 20
Shakeup in the GOP Secretary of State race: Freshman state Rep. Andrew Ireland is seriously weighing a challenge to Diego Morales. indystar.com/story/news/poli…
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How many current and former Indiana pols are updating their CVs today?
Purdue University President Mung Chiang has informed the Board of Trustees that he has accepted an offer to become President of Northwestern University on July 1. Per Trustees Chair Gary Lehman, an interim president will be named in the coming weeks. purdue.edu/newsroom/2026/Q2/…
ALT A large, classical building with tall white columns stands surrounded by trees under a clear blue sky.
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May 17
Will Congresswoman @Erin_Houchin from IN09 primary @SenToddYoung in 2028? Looks like it.
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May 17
Thanks for watching IN Focus! Here's who panelists @DrLauraMWilson @MartinJSweet @GOPMurphy & Robin Winston chose for this week's winners/losers including voters, Indy 500 fans, the governor & Eli Lilly- see you next week on @FOX59 @CBS4Indy @WANE15 @WTWOnews @WEHTWTVWlocal
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May 15
IN FOCUS: This week see @Hannah__Adamson's interviews w/Rep. Andre Carson & Rep. Marlin Stutzman on the gas tax more of our interview w/Rep. Erin Houchin & her IN-9 opponent Brad Meyer panelists @MartinJSweet @DrLauraMWilson @GOPMurphy & Robin Winston- Sun AM @FOX59 @CBS4Indy
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