Indiana Republican congressional candidate Luke Messer unveiled his first campaign ad on Monday. The 30-second spot calls the former state representative a proven conservative and promises to continue in the tradition of Governor Mitch Daniels and incumbent Congressman Mike Pence, who is stepping down to run for governor this year. Speaking to a crowd of […]
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Messer Makes Congressional Bid Official
Former Indiana state Rep. Luke Messer, R-Shelbyville, announced Tuesday he is running for Congress in the newly redrawn congressional seat currently held by U.S. Rep. Mike Pence, R-In., who is running for governor next year. With Pence vacating his post, the 42-year-old education lobbyist said he will seek the Republican nomination in 2012. In his […]
Post Primary: Indiana GOP Looking for Gains in November
Now, that the Indiana primary races are over, parties and candidates are starting to focus their attention on November’s general election. A majority of politically experienced Republicans were winners in races where they faced those who were connected to or had support from the Tea Party movement. Now, Republicans are looking to gain seats in […]