Mourdock’s answer to rape question overshadows debate
Indiana Republican Senate candidate Richard Mourdock ignited a firestorm with a response to a question about rape late in Tuesday night's debate with Democratic challenger Rep. Joe Donnelly.
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Local television stations reap election windfalls
The hotly contested race for U.S. Senate between Joe Donnelly and Richard Mourdock, in addition to the governor’s contest, has netted four local television stations millions in advertising dollars, according to FCC filings.
LEADING QUESTIONS: GOP pillar reflects on party, mentors and Legislature
How deep are the roots in J. Murray Clark's political family tree? What still stings from the former state GOP chairman's tenure? How does he view the party today? What about fundraising tips? Clark has answers.
Mourdock, Donnelly to meet in final Senate debate
The Republican and Democratic candidates stuck mostly to their talking points in their first debate last week and scored no knockout punches.
Early voting rises across Indiana as GOP gets on board
The number of Hoosiers voting ahead of Election Day is rising across Indiana in part because of an effort by Republicans to urge their supporters to get to the polls.
GOP leader McConnell hosts fundraiser for Mourdock
Republican senators have flocked to Indiana in the past month as it became clear the state's once-safe Republican seat could be snatched up by Democrat Joe Donnelly.
Unions shift political might to state, local races
Unions are shifting more of their political resources to state and local races this year as they try to head off passage of laws that could undermine bargaining rights, make it harder to organize or reduce their political muscle.
Indiana buying rustic Ohio River site from ex-Gov. Whitcomb
Edgar Whitcomb, Indiana's Republican governor in 1969-73, bought the rustic land in the 1990s and built three cabins there.
Lugar campaigns for Zoeller, avoids Senate battle
Since Richard Mourdock unseated Richard Lugar in May's Republican primary, Mourdock and Democratic Senate candidate Joe Donnelly have battled to win over Lugar supporters.
Tax bills slashed for pair of ailing malls
Marion County is granting Simon Property Group Inc. a $2.4 million refund, after a tax review board cut the value of Lafayette Square Mall and Washington Square Mall roughly in half.
Institute for Working Families wants to extend subsidies
The institute’s latest report shows how relatively small pay increases can lead to big losses in benefits, including food stamps and child care vouchers.
Ethics ruling keeps Daniels clear for Purdue job
Indiana's top ethics official says Gov. Mitch Daniels won't face any restrictions on his new job as Purdue University's president.
New spending pushes Indiana Senate air war above $20M
Spending in Indiana's tight U.S. Senate race topped $20 million this week, with new spending from the conservative Club for Growth, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's super PAC, and national Democrats and Republicans.
Gregg goes on attack in 2nd gubernatorial debate
Democrat John Gregg got personal Wednesday during the second Indiana gubernatorial debate, saying he took "great offense" at Republican Mike Pence's plans to promote traditional families, which Gregg said would ignore single parents such as himself.
Daniels burns mortgages to mark lower Indiana debt
Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels says the state government's debt for construction projects and other expenses has dropped by more than half during his eight years in office.
Indiana gubernatorial candidates set for 2nd debate
Indiana's three candidates for governor will face each other Wednesday night for the second of three debates ahead of the election.
Club for Growth spends $600,000 on anti-Donnelly ad
A club spokesman said the TV ad will show the Democratic U.S. Senate candidate is "just another liberal" who supported Washington spending.
Money for counties key to Indiana penalty change
Indiana lawmakers are trying to find the money to help counties handle more low-level felons in work release and other local programs rather than send them to state prison.
City or town? Confusing ballot to determine fate of Fishers
A group of Fishers residents is crying foul over questions on the November ballot that will determine whether Fishers remains a town, becomes a “reorganized” city with a council and city manager, or a traditional city with an elected mayor.
GOP dominates latest money race for Senate, governor
Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Pence reported raising $2.9 million to Democrat John Gregg's $1 million, and Senate candidate Richard Mourdock raised $3 million to Democrat Joe Donnelly's $1.5 million. The amounts account for money raised in July, August and September.