tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post8562878148631957512..comments2020-04-11T03:30:02.282-05:00Gary R. Welshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15185079937305083438noreply@blogger.comBlogger87125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-5510034220646090962008-01-07T22:44:00.000-05:002008-01-07T22:44:00.000-05:00We will all see who the citizens select to represent them in congress. The big difference between Obam and Pollard. Obama was not hire by a Corporation that does work for the city the city of Chicago. He started by representating the people at the bottom. He has past legistlation such as racial profiling. Mr. Pollard happens to work for a corporation that does work for the city of Indianapolis.<BR/><BR/>We need a congressmen or congresswomen that will not sell out the community to corporate interest, and special interest group. I would like to see all youngsters pursue political office. He will have to address some serious issues regarding our community. According to his blog site. I've had to wipe the tears from my eyes from dying laughing and wetting my pants. If for some strange reason you man recieve the nomination and is delcare the winner. What next. This special election is about Corporate Interest, and Special Interest look at the candidates.<BR/><BR/>Mays says she in it to win it. She has to tell the voters why was important to her to vote herself a comprehensive payraise, while being paid an handsome salary as the publisher of her uncles news paper. <BR/><BR/>Did anyone catch Amos Brown show this morning regarding FSSA. It was truly sad in what I was listening to. Single parent paying 800.00 on her mortgages and then hit hard with property taxes making her monthly payment of 1,500 dollars a month. She is now fighting to recieve food stamp so that her baby want starv.<BR/><BR/>It is very apparent to me that these State Legislators are running from a crisis. How then can they address the crisis of our Federal Government?<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>Sincerely <BR/><BR/><BR/>DARK HORSEAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-49736751339877891962008-01-07T19:40:00.000-05:002008-01-07T19:40:00.000-05:00guys, this thing is about results and bringing home the bacon; experience in law, tax and building and maintaining relationships are perfect qualities for a law maker.<BR/><BR/>I worked on Capitol Hill (though only for an internship) but trust me without those skills you can spend a year getting stomped all over and getting nothing accomplished in your district. Its not about be outspoken and visible but rather about those who can make an actual, tangible difference that I can see in my paycheck, on property taxes, cost of my healthcare plan, etc<BR/><BR/>I am ready for businessperson, who is strategic and knowledgeable about corporate America and negotiations on our side. Why should the republicans always have business savvy folks and we just have community leaders? I want change and one must understand the functionality before they can adjust the form. Pollard is who I want representing me to take me and my community to the next level.<BR/><BR/>can you tell im excited?...lolUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17983840806551164370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-23019691140143459572008-01-07T18:23:00.000-05:002008-01-07T18:23:00.000-05:00all this talk about Pollard seems so 80's....<BR/><BR/>this thing is about results and bringing home the bacon; experience in law, tax and building and maintaining relationships are perfect qualities for a law maker.<BR/><BR/>I worked on Capitol Hill (though only for an internship) but trust me without those skills you can spend a year getting stomped all over and getting nothing accomplished for your district. Its not about being outspoken and visible but rather about making an actual, tangible differences that I can see in my paycheck, on property taxes, etc<BR/><BR/>I am ready for a businessperson, who is strategic and knowledgeable about corporate America and negotiations on our side. Why should the republicans always have business savvy folks and we just have community leaders? I want change and one must understand the functionality before they can adjust the form. Pollard is in my eyes who I want representing me to take me and my community to the next level. A young professional brother with experience in big business this is what will encourage our young males to aim high...im excited (clearly)...lolUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17983840806551164370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-7478343901667029022008-01-07T16:34:00.000-05:002008-01-07T16:34:00.000-05:00Carolene Mays has apparently file her paper work per Jim Shella but at Marion County Democrat HQ. Hey Jen, have you seen her?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-60706895105888310972008-01-07T11:41:00.000-05:002008-01-07T11:41:00.000-05:00Thanks, Jen.Gary R. Welshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15185079937305083438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-55193198749647107952008-01-07T11:27:00.000-05:002008-01-07T11:27:00.000-05:00FYI, Pollard filed his paperwork with state party this morning. A copy has been uploaded to the website.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-17248438648751094302008-01-06T23:19:00.000-05:002008-01-06T23:19:00.000-05:00His is a ridiculous candidacy. That is why all the comments. <BR/><BR/>I know that it takes some gall to go the legislature and get things quietly for your clients that they don't deserve. But to try to run when they is no evidence of community service or visibility is silly and need to be pointed out.<BR/><BR/>If the Italian loafer fits, wear it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-78792222961548655772008-01-06T22:55:00.000-05:002008-01-06T22:55:00.000-05:00Someone must be terrified. There's been 160 comments about Pollard over the last few days. For a candidacy purportedly going nowhere, it seems to be quite the topic of discussion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-13535804456400473152008-01-06T22:42:00.000-05:002008-01-06T22:42:00.000-05:00Are we even sure that Pollard is a Democrat?? Watch and see if car rental shows up on his expense report.....or will Ice Miller pick up that expense for the congressional seat that they hope to buy?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-86099255143806515732008-01-06T21:24:00.000-05:002008-01-06T21:24:00.000-05:00To Dark Horse and other posters,<BR/><BR/>First, Saturday's election is a party caucus, a convention of precinct committeepeople, some elected, some appointed. The campaign is to ger roughly 260 of them to vote for a candidate to be the Democratic nominee in the special. While we would all like the chance to hear from the candidates, the time doesn't come until after the caucus.<BR/>You can bet there will be debate(s) between the D, R and L candidates in the special election. The only question is how many and how many will be broadcast.<BR/>Anyone else can enter the primary race starting January 22nd. You can also bet there will be plenty of opportunities to hear where the candidates stand on the issues during the primary, which in effect runs from the special until early May. Dark Horse at 5:46, I think, outlined several issues that all the candidates for Congress, of all parties, should address. It is up to the precinct committee people to make sure those issues are addressed for the caucus. The candidates running in the caucus should address them in their speeches and literature.<BR/>Finally, as the one who raised Pollard's lack of involvement and visiblity in the Black community, this race isn't about just Andre. Every Democratic candidate named is far suprior to any Republican (including Tom Rose, Brizzi and Jon Elrod). I don't have a problem that Pollard is a lawyer. But, Barack Obama, a lawyer, before he became a State Senator in Illinois, served his community as an organizer. He was out visible in his community. Everyone else running, to some degree, has, including Andre. Pollard is the odd man out. The only one who hasn't bothered to even want to be seen or heard in the Black community. In my mind, with a number of great candidates, Black and white, that Blacks CAN support, Pollard is wasting time and energy running, for Congress. Maybe he should look at the Orentlicher seat, instead of Monroe Gray. An idea that I think even Blacks won't support.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-90996327912444108542008-01-06T19:51:00.000-05:002008-01-06T19:51:00.000-05:00DARK HORSE, I LIKE YOUR WRITINGS AS MUCH AS ANOTHER BLOGGER, SHOREBREAK. KEEP POSTING.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-52123696685856213312008-01-06T19:44:00.000-05:002008-01-06T19:44:00.000-05:00Getting andre's supporters to show up is going to be like herding cats. Even Julia had a hard time getting precinct people to show up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-27896691793068988572008-01-06T19:42:00.000-05:002008-01-06T19:42:00.000-05:007:26 Your assuming that 530 will be there to vote. I don't. More like 450.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-37712377999256480472008-01-06T19:35:00.000-05:002008-01-06T19:35:00.000-05:00I think that Jo Anne will get at least 75. Bil Browning's support is worth at least 5 votes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-77857402527761203492008-01-06T19:26:00.000-05:002008-01-06T19:26:00.000-05:00You will want to write this down.<BR/><BR/>Number of Votes Cast on 1st Ballot<BR/>Andre 220<BR/>David O. 120<BR/>J. Sanders 50<BR/>Rodman 40<BR/>Mays 40<BR/>Porter 27<BR/>Winston 25<BR/>Pollard 5<BR/>Myers 3<BR/><BR/>If 2 out of the following 3 do not go to the post Andre wins on the 1st ballot (Winston, Sanders, Porter)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-24434678905285335722008-01-06T19:16:00.000-05:002008-01-06T19:16:00.000-05:00I agree with dark horse re: the debate. Although, David O. won't do well in it, so that's not really fair to him. He's brilliant, but he has the personality of drying paint. A debate shouldn't render him unqualified considering his history.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-64393761887632680992008-01-06T19:07:00.001-05:002008-01-06T19:07:00.001-05:006:53, 6:57, That sounds very interesting to, here is a good ideal folks. The citizen that I have been talking to on the streets are talking about Congressional. Here is one suggesting that some citizen are rasing. A televised debate of all candidates in the special election. 2. Open Forum so that the citizens can ask some serious question.<BR/><BR/>1. Andre Carsn<BR/><BR/>2. Rodman<BR/><BR/>3. Pollard<BR/><BR/>4. Mays<BR/><BR/>5. Porter<BR/><BR/>6. David O<BR/><BR/><BR/>The news Media should take a gallap poll regardinig these demands made by the American people.<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>Sincerely<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>DARK HORSEAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-58825616099601128892008-01-06T19:07:00.000-05:002008-01-06T19:07:00.000-05:00Steve Campbell is obvious, so I doubt its him. Although he would have the backing of all the mayor's people. That could make this fun. I would imagine the mayor's folks are backing David O. right now, but if he enters that could shift the dynamic. This week will be hilarious.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-64117182533819556252008-01-06T19:01:00.000-05:002008-01-06T19:01:00.000-05:006:53<BR/><BR/>My parents always told me to watch what people do, not what they say. I am more inclined to believe Pollard's heart is where his wallets is (with his mover-and-shaker clients), rather than some quickly assembled website for his campaign.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-73559178017576835822008-01-06T18:57:00.000-05:002008-01-06T18:57:00.000-05:00Thanks for the clarification on tax work.<BR/><BR/>Did Pollard represent entities who received property tax breaks unavailable to regular citizen? <BR/><BR/>Did Pollard represent entities that contributed to the explosion in property tax expenditures that resulted in exorbitant property tax bills for average citizens?<BR/><BR/>Just curious.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-59176503358076294362008-01-06T18:53:00.000-05:002008-01-06T18:53:00.000-05:00Just looked on Pollard web site. He supports a National Health plan that quarentees coverage for all. He will support more competition in the insurance and drug markets.<BR/>Who has Pollard lobbied for in the past? Anthem-Wellpoint and Lilly I don't believe this has been the company line at the legislature the past few years. Has Pollard changed stripes, has he turned his back on his clients or is just a guy who will say anything to get elected. You can look up who lobbies in indiana on the state web site.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-2990505070661419242008-01-06T18:45:00.000-05:002008-01-06T18:45:00.000-05:00<I>What exactly is tax work, then?</I><BR/><BR/>Consulting clients on tax issues. Haven't you ever consulted with a tax professional, be it an Enrolled Agent, a CPA, or an attorney?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-86147701200020075272008-01-06T18:33:00.000-05:002008-01-06T18:33:00.000-05:00Ruth at http://www.RuthHolladay.com has just posted a very good interview with André Carson about his faith and beliefs...Wilson46201https://www.blogger.com/profile/14214029150233485312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-85726922154673421392008-01-06T18:14:00.000-05:002008-01-06T18:14:00.000-05:00Steve Campbell?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-75622264037264039132008-01-06T18:07:00.000-05:002008-01-06T18:07:00.000-05:00Your list is good as well. How about this, all of the Southern States have begun to address illegal immigration, thus making some of them to return home. I for one do not support any legislation that allows Illegals to obtain Driver Licenses, Why? Because you and I if were traveling out side the United States must report to custom before entry. Furthermore, if the Congress where to even think about this radical approach then my friend guest what must happen next?<BR/><BR/>The entire DOC all of the convicts should recieve their voter registration card.<BR/><BR/><BR/>sincerely<BR/><BR/><BR/>DARK HORSEAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com