tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post6825910217716403795..comments2020-04-11T03:30:02.282-05:00Gary R. Welshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15185079937305083438noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-42696230803561810372007-12-30T22:39:00.000-05:002007-12-30T22:39:00.000-05:00The Nominating Caucus for each political party is open only to precinct committeepeople of that party who reside within the District. The general public will have its definitive say in the actual Special Election (whenever that may be!)Wilson46201https://www.blogger.com/profile/14214029150233485312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-24768225134472535812007-12-30T19:21:00.000-05:002007-12-30T19:21:00.000-05:00I must point out that by "delaying" the special election until the May primary, instead of having it on the earliest possiblr date, Indiana will go without representation an additional 2 months, not 5. 8:55's comments on the elction date (not the caucas date) make sense. If a candidate is not slaqted, he or she is free to run in the primary election and run for the full term. <BR/><BR/>I hadn't realized that Ornlichter had filed. He would make an excellent Congressman. Hopefully the caucus will make a wise choice. <BR/><BR/>How does the caucus work? What does a resident have to do to participate?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-22900922130231762452007-12-30T02:05:00.000-05:002007-12-30T02:05:00.000-05:00I ask this question honestly...why do Republicans covet the 7th so much? <BR/><BR/>Julia missed a ton of votes and ran against another African American (who had money behind him). There is no way Brizzi will run in the 7th. I honestly hope it's David Orentlicher, but I bet it will be Andre. The 7th has been blue for a long time... and will continue to be. <BR/><BR/>And saying that Andy Jacobs Jr.'s input doesn't matter is just ignorant. I'm 40, and I still remember him. He's one of the most ethical men to ever serve in office. I'm sure others that are older than me remember him too. <BR/><BR/>What I think is outrageous it that Daniels wants us to wait 5 more months for representation. <BR/><BR/>The last vote she cast was HR 3580, on 9/19/2007. So that means the 7th has to go 8 months without representation.Martihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11135098390389506633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-91695696381278366502007-12-30T01:22:00.000-05:002007-12-30T01:22:00.000-05:00Anon 11:42 where does it say that a Carson can not be on the ballot......if Andre is the choice of the precinct committepersons as prescribed by law then his name will be on the ballot ...while he is not my first choice, he would be a good candidate.......let´s use common sense and have the special election and primary on the same day...it would save up to one half of a million dollars of taxpayers money.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-9078978312515370092007-12-29T23:54:00.000-05:002007-12-29T23:54:00.000-05:00Indiana law does not specify a time frame for calling the Special Election (unlike many other states). By law, the Nominating Caucuses must be held within 30 of the vacancy but nowhere is the Special Election date specified. That's why the Governor is trying to develop a reasonable consensus about this unusual situation...Wilson46201https://www.blogger.com/profile/14214029150233485312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-53081345281310077772007-12-29T23:42:00.000-05:002007-12-29T23:42:00.000-05:00Surely you don't think the law should be violated, Wilson. The people deserve a special election and in due time. This needs to get settled... and without a Carson on the ballot.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-10870912362395271462007-12-29T19:34:00.000-05:002007-12-29T19:34:00.000-05:00To reach the Indianapolis office of the 7th District, call 283-6516 as usual.<BR/><BR/>The Washington number also remains 1-202-225-4011.Wilson46201https://www.blogger.com/profile/14214029150233485312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-35567850832000631042007-12-29T13:16:00.000-05:002007-12-29T13:16:00.000-05:00All employees remain place for constituent services for Indiana's 7th District. True, there is no Congressperson voting but the many tasks for a District are still being performed by the existing staff under the official leadership of the Clerk of the House.Wilson46201https://www.blogger.com/profile/14214029150233485312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-39265380438567937792007-12-29T10:53:00.000-05:002007-12-29T10:53:00.000-05:00As a resident of the district, I'll be mighty pissed off if I have to wait until May to have representation again. Carson may have been "gone" long before she was gone, but at least there was an office to contact. Surely even Mitchie understands that taxation without representation tends to make people angry.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-53623111424591831922007-12-29T10:11:00.000-05:002007-12-29T10:11:00.000-05:00<I>Where does the line begin for getting our 8 months of federal taxes refunded due to lack of representation?<BR/><BR/>7:33 PM EST<BR/><BR/> Anonymous said... <BR/>Daniels, like Carson, wants the 7th to go without representation as long as possible.<BR/>Why? Because like Carson, Daniels has turned his back on the people who elected him. </I><BR/><BR/>What's the rush? I haven't been represented since being gerry- mandered into the 7th District and suffered thru the Carson years. Save the dough, hold the election with the May Primary and let this sort out and as far as money back, how about a refund from the Carson Estate for her lack of representation while being propped up by her entourage.<BR/><BR/>No need to annoit Andre heir to the throne or to listen to Andy Jacobs Jr. who has long been out of touch with reality.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-73531042059768108412007-12-29T09:55:00.000-05:002007-12-29T09:55:00.000-05:00Oh, please let the GOP candidate be Brizzi...he has been such a horrible proscecutor and has been too busy drinking at his restaurant to run his office....Elrod would be toast quickly.....I am looking forward to this...my understanding of the law is that Brizzi would have to resign as prosecutor to run for Congress.....what a blessing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-59867505621742906392007-12-29T09:17:00.000-05:002007-12-29T09:17:00.000-05:00The Democrats are not holding the caucus any earlier than necessary. State law requires the two major political parties to nominate a candidate to the ballot within 30 days of the vacancy being created. Congresswoman Carson passed on December 15th. Whether you start counting on the 15th or on the 17th, when her death was certified to the governor, both parties must act within 30 days (either January 14th or 16th, depending on when the counting begins). State law also requires that the parties send out notice to the eligible precinct committeepersons no later than 10 days before the caucus. <BR/><BR/>I predict that you will see the Republicans issue their notice next week as they, too, have to hold their caucus within 30 days of the vacancy being created.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-58317759641536689672007-12-29T08:55:00.000-05:002007-12-29T08:55:00.000-05:007:33 and 9:31, you both need to get on decaf. Clearly the morning coffee has juiced your brains.<BR/><BR/>We may not have a representative in Congress for awhile. While it's regretable, no issues are coming down to one vote these days. And constituent services, a hallmark of Julia's career, continue under able leadership of the Clerk of the House of Representatives.<BR/><BR/>Party insiders are trying to force Andre down our throats with an earlier-than-necessary caucus. I think it makes perfect sense to push the special election back to May--and allow some breahting room.<BR/><BR/>Plus, the cost of a special election, and the headaches for the election process, are ample reasons to push this all back. We'd effectively staff polling places for two elections in about 50 days. Slow down and think about those logistics. At my polling place, where four precincts vote, fully 75% of the pollworkers are older Hooisers, most of whom headed south for the winter. Yeah, they can vote absentee, but they can't work the polls from Florida.<BR/><BR/>Lastly, Andy's thoughts are important to Democrats, Gary. But I've talked to many in the last week, who will wander from the reservation on this one. The overwhelming feeling: Andre simply has not earned this Congressional seat, in the same manner his grandmother did, or in the same manner as any of the other-mentioned D candidates.<BR/><BR/>It's not even close.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-43569793943715311572007-12-28T21:31:00.000-05:002007-12-28T21:31:00.000-05:00Daniels, like Carson, wants the 7th to go without represenation as long as possible.<BR/>Why? Because like Carson, Daniels has turned his back on the people who elected him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-5419509171120670302007-12-28T19:33:00.000-05:002007-12-28T19:33:00.000-05:00Where does the line begin for getting our 8 months of federal taxes refunded due to lack of representation?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-29708560421592300262007-12-28T19:19:00.000-05:002007-12-28T19:19:00.000-05:00Oh god please let the Republican nominee be Tom Rose!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-3798555069580529402007-12-28T19:16:00.000-05:002007-12-28T19:16:00.000-05:00Andre is an idiot. I have seen him at the CCC meetings and he looks completely lost. Congress? Ha! And you think I give one crap what Andy Jacobs has to say??? Double Ha! If he had loved Julia like he said he did he should have told her to retire and take care of herself. <BR/><BR/>As for Daniels, we have been without representation long enough. I am tired of taxation without representation!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-35979615592743838912007-12-28T19:03:00.000-05:002007-12-28T19:03:00.000-05:00Surely you don't think that makes a hill of beans difference to 7th District voters do you, Wilson?Gary R. Welshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15185079937305083438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-33688458452535771122007-12-28T19:02:00.000-05:002007-12-28T19:02:00.000-05:00Congressman Andy Jacobs Jr early and firmly supports the candidacy of André Carson...Wilson46201https://www.blogger.com/profile/14214029150233485312noreply@blogger.com