Down to the Wire

We’re in high gear as we make our final push for the May 3 primary. Recently, we’ve been in Evansville to greet voters with former President Bill Clinton at the Penny Lane Coffeehouse and to meet new friends at a campaign reception hosted by Bill and Mary Bennett.

We also were in Jasper with the Southwest Indiana Rural Letter Carriers Association and at the 50th Anniversary celebration of the TRI-CAP Community Action Agency, highlighted by the inspirational keynote speaker Sister Simone Campbell.

Indiana Democratic Party Statement on Mike Pence's Endorsement of Ted Cruz

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Drew Anderson
Phone: 765-432-3231 or danderson@indems.org
April 29, 2016

John Zody, Chairman of the Indiana Democratic Party, released the following statement after Governor Mike Pence formally endorsed Ted Cruz for President of the United States. 

Welcome to The Hoosier State – Home of Mike Pence’s Failed Political Career

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Contact: Drew Anderson
Phone: 765-432-3231 or danderson@indems.org
April 27, 2016

Below: Top Ten Reasons Why Mike Pence has Indiana Falling Behind the Rest of the USA

Welcome to the state of Indiana! For the seasoned campaigners and media visiting this great state, the Indiana Democratic Party today would like to fully extend our Hoosier Hospitality (or what’s left of it) your way.   

Mike Pence’s RFRA Puts Future Final Fours at Risk, State Economy Could Lose Millions More

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Indiana Democratic Party
Contact: Drew Anderson
Phone: 765-432-3231 or danderson@indems.org
April 28, 2016

IndyStar: NCAA vote: No Final Fours in cities without anti-discrimination [state] laws 

RFRA’s long-term effects continue to hurt state economy, damage state’s “Hoosier Hospitality” reputation 

Mike Pence’s discriminatory policies continue to damage Indiana’s economy by driving economic opportunities away from the state. Just yesterday, the NCAA – which is headquartered in Indianapolis – announced the organization will no longer hold its coveted Final Four basketball tournament in states that do not have anti-discrimination policies.

Invitation to Ron Drake's 8th District Family Farm and Home

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 15, 2016

Contact:  RON DRAKE FOR CONGRESS 
                 8TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
                 P.O. BOX 444
                 SULLIVAN, INDIANA 47882
                 (202) 365-8262   
                 rondrakeatty@msn.com

Today Ron Drake, a Democratic candidate for Congress from the 8th Congressional District, announced the annual alpaca shearing at his family farm. The event will take place commencing approximately mid-morning on Wednesday, April 20, 2016. Mr. Drake issued an invitation to the news media and the general public to attend.  Mr. Drake’s home and family farm are located in Sullivan County, Indiana, between Fairbanks and Farmersburg, at 9997 North, County Road 350 West, Farmersburg, Indiana 47850. Flatboat Journey of Remembrance is also docked there and may be viewed on the farm lake.

Mr. Drake is a Sullivan County farmer, attorney, long ago teacher and former state representative from Sullivan and Clay Counties. Mr. Drake’s family were among the early settlers in Sullivan County nearly 200 years ago. He has operated the family’s Sullivan County farm for more than 20 years. During that time he has commuted between his Sullivan County home and farm and his law practice and home in Washington, D.C. There he represents non-affluent educationally disabled children.

Click here to view a brochure supplied by Mr. Drake.