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1. The polls may be wrong. This is an unprecedented election. No one knows how racism may affect what voters tell pollsters—or what they do in the voting booth. And the polls are narrowing anyway. In the last few days, John McCain has gained ground in most national polls, as [...]
"I was raped, and then I got pregnant. Sarah Palin believes the government should be able to force me [...]
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Today I attended a meeting of the Delaware County Election Board in support of all Ball State Students; the board's purpose was to explore the idea of opening an early voting center on the Ball State University Campus. Clearly, from the input given, the overwhelming majority [...]
Sixth District United States Congressional Candidate Barry Welsh is scheduled to appear before the Delaware County Election Board this Tuesday afternoon. Welsh appeared before the same board in April at the request of Ball State University students who were concerned that voter registrations would not be processed. Welsh comes before [...]
NEWS CONFERENCE September 2 at 10:00 a.m. MAYOR TOM HENRY WILL PROCLAIM SEPTEMBER 2-5
ROCKIN’ DOCS MUSCIFEST DAY TO BRING AWARENESS TO COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE PROGRAMS
WHAT: News conference to acknowledge the contributions of Rockin’ Docs Musicfest to local medical charities by declaration of [...]
Mike Pence has released a new online video who's purpose is obvious - he wants to portray himself to sixth district residents as a vision of what he wants [...]
House Republicans have been "protesting" ever since Congress adjourned on Friday because Speaker Pelosi blocked their offshore drilling plan. Speaker Pelosi blocked their plan because it won't help lower gas prices—but it will line the pockets of Big Oil executives, the same people donating millions of dollars to Republicans.
But [...]
Alaskan Republicans may be losing "Senator No", but we need look no further than our own 6th Congressional District to find our own Hoosier version. . .| Recent House Votes |
Foreclosure Prevention Act - Vote Passed [...]
Mayor Henry talks about his second Mayor's Night In
As part of being accessible and available to residents, Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry hosted the second Mayor's Night In of his adminstration July 30, 2008. Residents met with the Mayor and members of his staff in his office. Mayor Henry talks about what he heard from residents and what [...]
Top 10 Signs that Obama is getting overconfidentMayor Henry visits the Fairfield NeighborhoodCrossover Support for ObamaMayor Henry announces new additions to downtownSenator Bayh on Indiana Teams
Senator Evan Bayh recorded this special video to share why he thinks it's so important that you join a Campaign for Change Hoosier team today.
Watch Senator Bayh's video and learn about the Hoosier teams: [...] Obama / Long-Thompson set up shop in Summit City (Photo credit - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)As a part of his "States which John McCain has taken for granted" tour, Barack Obama’s presidential campaign opened a campaign office in downtown Fort Wayne, along with five other new offices across Indiana. The office, which [...] NE Indiana CHP to hold free concert on July 26th The Northeast Indiana Chapter of Hoosiers for a Commonsense Health Plan is going to have a FREE concert on Saturday, July 26 from 1-3 PM at the Courthouse Green to celebrate Medicare's 43rd Birthday. The group asks that you provide your own lawn chair - [...] TRF Parade
What started out looking to be a very bad morning for a parade, cleared up just enough and just in time for the event. When we arrived at 7:45, it was raining lightly - by 8:15 it was a steady downpour. We took refuge in Cindy's Diner and enjoyed some [...]
TRF Information Click the button to the left to learn anything and everything you need to know about the 40th Three Rivers Festival here in Fort Wayne. Don't forget to pick up your official TRF button at 3 Rivers Federal Credit Union, Meijer, National City Bank, Hires Automotive [...] John McCain Thinks We're a "Nation of Whiners" (Mashup)
Concerned about the economy? Well in John McCain's book that makes you a WHINER! Phil Gramm, his economic adviser, has said that the United States is a "nation of whiners":
[...] GOP challenge to Knuth candidacy tossed “I know it’s going to depress Mr. Shine that they are going to have to win the race in the ballot box rather than on a technicality” - Kevin Knuth The Allen County Election Board speedily dismissed ACRP Chair Steve Shine’s [...] "New Energy"
The Obama Campaign released a new ad today which sets the record straight on energy policy and responds to the false, negative attacks by John McCain and the Republican party:
SCRIPT – “New Energy” On gas prices, John McCain’s part of the problem. [...] All of McCain's Base Belongs to Us A guest column by Seth Grahame-Smith:
Beach Volleyball in Fort Wayne
Have you checked out Beach Volleyball in Fort Wayne lately?
 For those of you who may be unfamiliar with this, Mike Harvey runs an awesome facility here in Fort Wayne, called River City Bar and Grill. Drop in and see everything that [...] Independence Dam State Park
Kevin Whaley recently posted a story about "One Tank Trips" and asked for suggestions of nearby attractions that hadn't been covered in his post or the article he referenced from FortWayneHompage.net. I immediately thought of one of my favorite spots across the border in Ohio, Independence [...]
Paul Helmke on DC vs Heller
Paul Helmke: The Fight for Sensible Gun Laws Continues
Norman Goldman (filling in for Ed Schultz today) interviewed Paul Helmke this afternoon. He asked Helmke if he still considered himself a Republican after this turn of events. Helmke replied, "Well. . .sorta". [...] Souder sides with big oil AGAINRep. Souder Sides With Big Oil Against Working Families Struggling With Gas Prices
Votes Show Souder Out of Touch With Needs of Hoosiers
(Washington, DC June 27) - As gas prices soar and families struggle to make ends meet, Rep. Souder (R-IN) last night voted against [...] Uncle Jay Explains: Oil Prices
How bubbly will those oil prices get, anyway? Pretty soon a bottle of oil will cost even more than a bottle of water! It’s affecting the news in many different ways, but Uncle Jay has explanations for everything. A few even make sense:
[...] Maplecrest Extension passes 6-1
$55 Million Dollar Project to proceed next year:
 The Allen County Council today overwhelmingly approved the $55 million Maplecrest extension from Lake Avenue south to Adams Center Road. County Commisioner nelson Peters said "we worked hard to sell the project" and presentations by [...] Maplecrest Extension Hearing
An important reminder from ourdems.org -
 This Tuesday, June 24th, is the public hearing for the Maplecrest Road Extension. It is imperative that supporters for this project turn out en masse. Click the screen capture below for a full list of reasons [...] Even more reasons to visit Coney Island
. . .as if you needed them!
A local asshat, err. . .disturbed caucasion youth, recently posted a diatribe against a local hero who works in a management capacity at one of Fort Wayne's most famous landmarks. Here are the videos in question: I [...] Long-Thompson & Oxley stop in Fort Wayne
Long-Thompson introduces Dennie Oxley as her running mate:
  Jill Long-Thompson met with a small crowd near Fort Wayne International Airport this afternoon to introduce Dennie Oxley as her choice for Lieutenant Governor. A short meet and greet took [...] Jill Long-Thompson "whistle stop" in Fort Wayne Jill Long-Thompson will be in Fort Wayne tomorrow as part of a whirlwind two-day tour around the state to announce her choice of State Representative Dennie Oxley for lieutenant-governor. She will appear at Mercury Air Center, right in front of Fort Wayne International Airport, for [...] Montagano responds to SouderNotes on the IN Dem's State Convention
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Have I MENTIONED that it is a GREAT YEAR to be a DEMOCRAT? (It is Always a great year to be a Democrat in fact) [...]New Look for the DNC
The rather bland old DNC website has been updated - it's obvious that the designer of Barack's site has had a hand in this wonderful update. Click the screenshot below to go there:
 [...] Save the Maumee "Save Maumee Grassroots Organization was formed to create awareness about the conditions of the Three Rivers in Fort Wayne, IN, while facilitating ecosystem restoration projects to help the entire Great Lakes Watershed. Ultimately, we are trying to repair and improve the the St. Joe, St. Mary, [...] Local Treasures
A little over a week ago, Kevin Whaley ,published a post about Foster Park, the suspension bridge to be precise. I've enjoyed that site since I was a teenager a long long time ago, and have enjoyed sharing it with my kids as well. Today we made [...]
Mark Wehrle "mini" Golf Outing
Mark Wehrle, the Democratic candidate for the 84th Indiana House district, would like for you to "putter around" with him:
You are all welcome to join me at River City Links, 1227 Herbert Street, Sunday June 8th. Play the beautiful 18 hole course as our guest (Free). If [...] Why? With her trademark passion, intelligence, and devastating wit, Huffington Post editor in chief Arianna Huffington tackles the issues that are crucial to this year’s presidential election and, even more so, to the fate of the country. Huffington makes the case that America has been [...] It finally happened. . . Taken at Chadi's Marathon at the Village at Coventry this afternoon. . . [...] Snyderman House
One week ago I posted a mystery photo of a long gone historical home here in Fort Wayne, and asked readers to submit their best guesses as to where the home was located and it's real name. That particular house was the lost Knee House located in southeast Fort Wayne, [...]
Chris Matthews eviscerates right-wing wacko
Chris Matthews took up President Bush's pointed attack on the Democrats in the Knesset yesterday, asking if Bush was "out of line." Radio talk-show host Kevin James didn't think so, saying - and I'm paraphrasing - "RRRRAAAAAHHHH! OBAMA BLAAAAHHHH! HAMAS LOVES BARACK, YAAAAHHHH!" Chris Matthews was quick to ask, [...]
Name that Ft.Wayne Landmark The above photo is of a local Fort Wayne legend at the height of it's glory. Like many local teenagers in the 1970's, I spent a fair number of hours there. Of course it didn't look near this grandiose at that late date, but it was [...] You know you're from Ft. Wayne when... You know you're from Fort Wayne when... 1. You remember the Glenbrook Ice Rink. 2. You remember when "Belmont's"didn't only refer to a liquor store. 3. You remember when I-69 was just two lanes. 4. You remember downtown before Headwaters [...] 6th District voting favors Welsh
Tuesday’s Primary Election results prove people in Eastern Indiana are ready for a change as they overwhelmingly came out to vote for Barry Welsh.
Barry Welsh received 94924 votes compared to 43795, which was the total for current Congressman Mike Pence. Welsh won handily in all but one of [...] An afternoon with the Obamas Today Barack Obama and his family came to Fort Wayne, IN for a pitch-in, pot luck picnic. Of course, I made sure my whole family showed up.The previous evening, we had a couple of out-of-state Obama volunteers stay at our home, in addition to Sheri [...] Obama Family Picnic Tomorrow
Join the Obama family at a picnic in Fort Wayne on Sunday, May 4th:
Fort Wayne Family Picnic with the Obama Family Headwaters Park Pavilion Fort Wayne, IN Sunday, May 4th, 2008 Doors Open: 2:30 p.m. Program Begins: 4:30 p.m. The event is free and open [...] Jill Long-Thompson is "Wright" Choice
Dear Friends,
Hoosier Democrats have a great opportunity, not only in the presidential contest, but also in the primary for Governor to nominate the best and strongest candidates for November 2008. I want to make sure you know about Jill Long Thompson, the candidate I'm supporting for [...] More of the McSame
Flashback - 1963
I was looking through some old books and such this evening and ran across several old phone books that had been saved over the years. Have a look at the year 1963 in Fort Wayne:
Automobile Dealerships  Motels  [...] Bill Clinton Returns
Bill Clinton will visit northeast Indiana for the second time in less than a month on Monday when he stumps for his wife in Decatur. There are few details at this time, but Clinton plans to visit Indy and Corydon as well. No word yet as to whether of not [...]
Is Hillary cracking under the pressure?
Former President Bill Clinton has earned hundreds of thousands of dollars speaking on behalf of a Colombia-based group pushing the Colombia Free Trade Agreement that his wife opposes. Watch her response to a question about this:
[...] Allen County Dems Breakfast Meeting Just a reminder to the regular bunch and an open invitation to everyone else:The monthly Allen County Democrats breakfast meeting will be held this Saturday, April 12th at Democratic Party headquarters located at 1920 Bluffton Road in Fort Wayne. Representatives from both the Obama [...] Welsh attack: Video CoverageMuncie Meeting turns Violent
Last night I wrote about Delaware County Republicans attempts to disenfranchise 100's of new Democratic voters by claiming they "didn't have the time or resources" to go through the huge number of registrations they received on Monday, the deadline to register. There was to be an emergency hearing today [...]
Delaware County GOP wants to disenfranchise Dem voters
In a sense, Muncie is like nearly every other city and town in our state this active primary season. Folks are registering to vote in record numbers. They're excited about their voice being heard. After all, for the first time in 40 years, our primary votes here in the Hoosier [...]
McAuliffe on Fort Wayne Not surprisingly, depending on from where and whom you get your news, you likely get a variety of viewpoints. Take Terry McAuliffe for example. In today's Journal Gazette, he discusses the importance of Fort Wayne and the surrounding areas to the Clinton camp.Benjamin Lanka [...] So this Obama chap came to town I was up before the sun this morning to prepare myself to head to Wayne High School where I was volunteering with the Obama campaign. When we arrived, the sun was still below the horizon and the clouds were sprinkling on us. We each received [...] Bike/Walk about Aboite on April 12thNew Jill Long-Thompson adOurDems.org working for both Barack and HillaryGrand Opening for Fort Wayne Obama office The official Barack Obama campaign office will be opening this Saturday at 10 A.M. in Fort Wayne. The location is at 124 Columbia Street, on The Landing. Supporters will meet and launch a voter registration effort in Fort Wayne. WE NEED YOU NOW! Please help us [...] Public Rally for High Speed Rail
From "friend of the blog" Dr.Wright:
 You may be aware of my interest in bringing high speed rail to Fort Wayne. Tomorrow night, you will all have a chance to learn more about the subject. There will be a public rally at Indiana Tech, in [...] Send Mike Pence Home!Obama visits Plainfield From Lynn Sweet of the Sun-Times:Speaking in a gym at Plainfield High School, making his first visit to Indiana of his presidential campaign in advance of the May primary here, Obama said everybody, you know, senses there has been this shift. SNL Spoofs Hillary's "3 AM" adClinton Cribs from the Bush Florida Stolen Election in 2000The following is a complete article from Mark Karlin -Editor and Publisher - Buzzflash.com. I felt it worthy of sharing. . .
March 6, 2008 If you wanted to compare the playbook of the Clinton campaign since New Hampshire, you'd find the right precedent in [...] Blog Info:
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