FWP @ Republican State Convention
Posted by John B. Kalb - 6/19/10 @ 11:01 pm - Filed Under Uncategorized
Since the originator of FWP claims to be a Democrat (and he is on an extended sabatical from this blog), I took it upon myself to use my time at the convention (as an elected delegate!) to glean as much useful information from this event - plus represent FWP in a couple of ”Question & Answer” sessions that came up. So here it is -
I am convinced that our state GOP candidates for this November’s election, including those chosen at the primary, the one chosen at last Saturday’s caucus, and the three elected at the convention are all very, very electable in addition to being true fiscal and social conservatives. Richard Mourdock, Charlie White and Fort Wayne raised and educated Tim Berry all fit this category.
The question/answer sessions were held on this afternoon at a post-convention reception sponsered by the Indiana Federation of Young Republicans. (I was admitted, after proving that I had not yet reached the 40th anniversary of my 39th birthday!) About a dozen political bloggers from our state’s conservatives were represented. We questioned Senator-to-be Elected Dan Coats and our own 3rd district Representative-to-be Elected Marlin Stutzman.
Dan was asked “Why” and his answer was that he was concerned about having Evan Bayh serving another 6 years as Indiana’s junior senator and felt that his name-recognition would assure a good chance of swinging the vote to the GOP. And, the unexpected departure of Mr. Bayh made running even more sense. Dan was also questioned if he felt his opponent would be blasting him for the reported ommission of two organizations in the list of his clients in the lobbying group that his has been employed with for the recent past. Dan responded that his group represents many organizations, and that he cannot recall ever working for either of these entities in a lobbying position. Dan was also asked how he stands on the large number of “earmarks” that have been used by our elected Senators and Representatives in the recent years. He indicated that he is in line with the position of Mike Pence on this subject.
Marlin was questioned about how he was going to respond to Dr. Hayhurst’s questions about his working so closely with Mark Souder without knowing what was transpiring in his life. Marlin responded that, as he has said, when he became aware of the rumors about this, he went to Mark directly and Mark lied to him, saying that they were not true. This will continue to be Marlin’s truthful response. Another blogger asked if Marlin might run into questions about his being “an opportunist” - taking the opportunity of Mark Souders resignation to run for another office after finishing second in the primary race for the junior senator election this fall. Marlin responded that he felt that his state-wide contest for the senator’s job would enable him to garner the caucus vote and thereby aid the GOP in the November election against Dr. Hayhurst.
The Young Republican’s are to be thanked for holding this event, giving the New Media a chance to interview conservative candidates. Dan Coats was asked how he viewed the “New Media”. His response was that “it’s the way that we will be conversing in the future” - but, he asked that conservative bloggers allow him to respond to “revelations” prior to there appearing as posts in the public domain.
If anyone wants specific info on the GOP State Convention, just respond as a coment or email me.
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