Campaign Diary

07/13/2008:  Public transit, Retirees and Property Taxes, Small Landlords, Reunions, Ann, Schools, Beautiful Homes

05/11/2008:  After a brief pause for the Primary, I have begun to raise campaign contributions over the phone once again.  This activity is central to my effort to succeed this fall.  I also hope to raise funds from the Web.  My staff has arranged for a “Click & Pledge” link allowing us to receive contributions electronically.  I hope this will increase participation in the campaign, something I deeply value.

05/10/2008:  I have long known many of the Russian immigrants in our community.  As a part of my campaign I am reaching out to these new citizens.  I want to encourage them to vote and participate in our democracy.  On May 8, I met with a small group of Russian retirees along with other older citizens born in the United States.  I learned a great deal about the concerns of the elderly who are faced with rising costs and static incomes.  On Saturday, May 9, I addressed a group of Russian veterans who were celebrating “Victory Day”, commemorating the end of World War II.  I spoke

05/07/2008:  On Primary Day I visited some 35 polling places in Marion and Hamilton Counties.  I have never seen such enthusiasm in an Indiana Primary.  The turnout was very encouraging, especially to Democratic candidates like myself.  It showed the real interest of our citizens in obtaining change; it pointed up the level of dissatisfaction with our current leaders.  I was impressed by the efforts many volunteers were making.  I hope to enroll some of them in my fall campaign.

05/04/2008:  During the final days of the Primary Campaign I continued to go door-to-door but focused my attention on helping candidates who faced opposition.  People were happy to talk with me and were very interested in this year's Primary.  Pleasant temperatures and the blooming trees made my work easy.