Stories tagged with "republican party"

Daniels has answers for the GOP by indystar

To win races, he says, party must think about everyday people When Gov. Mitch Daniels spoke last weekend at the Indiana Republican Party’s Fall Dinner, he had Texas on his... – Nov 22, 2009 at 12:55 AM in Politics & Government

Palin's everywhere, but she plays coy about 2012 by indystar

This is the week that America was Palinized. Sarah Palin is a national preoccupation. Before publication, her book, “Going Rogue: An American Life,” was No. 1 on... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Commentary

Republican trustee to face opponent in May by Josh Duke

AVON — A local Republican Party leader has announced his nomination for Washington Township trustee. Don Hodson, the Washington Township Republican chairman since 1998, said... – Nov 13, 2009 at 12:34 PM in Hendricks County

Send out the clowns by indystar

As the war of words escalates between conservative gabmeisters and the White House, Americans might pause to wonder: Have we lost our minds? The names on the right are by now... – Oct 17, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Commentary

GOP must move beyond falsehoods to real opposition by indystar

The Republican Party has a rich history of great leaders and some great ideas. It had Lincoln, Reagan, Eisenhower, the interstate highway system, watching the budgets. But the... – Sep 22, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Where's Democrats' passion? by indystar

Here’s the least surprising news of the week: Americans are souring on the Democratic Party. The wonder is that it’s taken so long for public opinion to curdle.... – Aug 22, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Commentary

Tully's Corner by indystar

Matthew Tully is The Star’s political columnist. Each Sunday, Tully’s Corner takes a look at the latest goings-on in Indiana politics. The Indiana Republican Party held... – Jul 12, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Matthew Tully

RNC Chairman Steele lauds Indiana's successes by Vic Ryckaert

Steele: Daniels is example of getting back to small-government roots Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele hailed Indiana’s success at maintaining a budget... – Jul 09, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Politics & Government

Bayh wants full tax break for more homeowners by Lindsay Machak

Those not itemizing returns could claim entire property tax John Davis has owned his home for six years, and this year was the first time he was able to file a property tax... – Jul 03, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Politics & Government

Southern Democrats switched parties because of race issues by indystar

In criticizing a column by Leonard Pitts, Robert Meier (Letters, June 29) correctly notes that not all racists are or have been in the Republican Party. In fact, in the past, many... – Jul 01, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Historically, many racists have been Democrats by indystar

In his June 20 column, Leonard Pitts made a wholesale alignment between racists and Republicans (“Stained by racism”). As with multiple times before, Pitts demonstrates... – Jun 29, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Letters to the editor

House Democrats plan breakaway hearings by Bill Ruthhart

After walking out of what was supposed to be a bi-partisan budget subcommittee hearing Thursday, House Democrats announced today they will hold their own hearings beginning next... – Jun 05, 2009 at 2:30 PM in Politics & Government

CIB plan mixes cost cuts, tax increases by Brendan Oshaughnessy

Insisting the Capital Improvement Board has overspent in an “embarrassing” way, Gov. Mitch Daniels, along with Mayor Greg Ballard, unveiled a proposal Thursday to kill... – Jun 04, 2009 at 10:55 PM in Politics & Government

Libertarian Andy Horning leaving politics, Indiana by Will Higgins

Hoosier candidate moving to Texas Andy Horning, Indiana’s most prominent Libertarian, is leaving the state — and politics — for a job in Texas. Horning, winless... – Jun 04, 2009 at 2:48 AM in Politics & Government

3 values for civil conflict by indystar

The Taliban seemed vanquished not long ago. Now they control major swaths of Afghanistan and have gained ground in Pakistan. The Republican Party lost badly in November elections.... – May 23, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Faith & Values

GOP leader says honorary degree 'inappropriate' by indystar

WASHINGTON — The chairman of the Republican Party says the University of Notre Dame should not award an honorary degree to President Barack Obama. GOP Chairman Michael Steele... – May 17, 2009 at 11:11 AM in Politics & Government

Cheney unchained by indystar

Can’t we send Dick Cheney back to Wyoming? Shouldn’t we chip in and buy him a home where the buffalo roam and there’s always room for one more crazy old coot down... – May 12, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Commentary

Taxpayers left picking up the tab for super-rich by indystar

Isn’t it amusing to watch state and local politicians run for cover after presenting already overtaxed citizens with the idea of further tax increases to subsidize the... – Apr 12, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Letters to the editor

McCain's daughter slated to write book on politics by USA Today

NEW YORK (AP) — Sen. John McCain's daughter will write a book about her experience as a progressive Republican.Meghan McCain, who campaigned for her father during the 2008... – Apr 10, 2009 at 4:35 PM in Entertainment

McCain's daughter slated to write book on politics by USA Today

NEW YORK (AP) — Sen. John McCain's daughter will write a book about her experience as a progressive Republican.Meghan McCain, who campaigned for her father during the 2008... – Apr 10, 2009 at 4:06 PM in Entertainment