Amid candidates’ cooperation in Indiana, pro-Cruz PAC slams Kasich for Medicaid expansion
The move is a little ironic because Indiana also expanded health care for poor Hoosiers using Medicaid money available through Obamacare.
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Poll: Young leads Stutzman in GOP Senate contest
The WTHR/Howey Politics poll found that Donald Trump’s support in the state does not appear to be translating to support for Marlin Stutzman in the Senate race.
Hillary events will be in Mishawaka, Hammond; Bill will be in Indy
The Democratic candidate will use the northwest Indiana stops to talk about manufacturing and trade, while her husband—former President Bill Clinton—will stop at the Clinton campaign office in Indianapolis.
Bob Knight to join Trump at rally in Indianapolis
Donald Trump's campaign announced the event is scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday at Indiana Farmers Coliseum at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, a bigger venue than the site of his previous rally on April 20.
Cruz betting big on Indiana in hopes for open convention
Ted Cruz, looking for a rebound to keep his presidential hopes alive and block Donald Trump from capturing the Republican nomination, said Monday he’s “all in on Indiana.”
Cruz making another day of Indiana campaign stops
The Texas senator plans events Monday in Borden, Columbus, Greenwood and Franklin, where he has scheduled an evening rally at the Johnson County Fairgrounds. He might be joined by Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker at some events.
Trump bristles at Cruz-Kasich election collaboration
Donald Trump says an extraordinary strategy between Ted Cruz and John Kasich aimed at unifying the anti-Trump vote in remaining primaries, including Indiana’s, is a desperate move by "mathematically dead" rivals.
Hillary Clinton to be in Indiana on Tuesday
The Democrat’s campaign has not released any details yet about the visit, but Tuesday is primary Election Day in five East Coast states, including Pennsylvania. One week later, Hoosiers will head to the polls.
Cruz calls on Trump to debate him in Indiana
At a stop in Plainfield on Saturday, Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz called for Donald Trump to debate him in Indiana ahead of the state’s May 3 primary election. Cruz also visited Lebanon on Saturday.
Pro-Cruz PACS to spend at least $3.1M on GOP primary in Indiana
The Trusted Leadership PAC said it will spend $1.6 million and Club for Growth Action said it will spend $1.5 million on ad buys.
Candidates, PACs buy $850K in TV ads for presidential race here
Donald Trump, Ted Cruz and Bernie Sanders have bought TV time on Indianapolis stations. So have the Club for Growth, Our Principles and Trusted Leadership PACs.
Trump, Clinton ahead—but not by much—in Indiana, poll says
The WTHR/Howey Politics Indiana Poll reinforces the perception that the Indiana presidential primaries will be competitive.
Cruz says Indiana will be ‘pivotal’ in presidential election
Indiana is where Ted Cruz and groups opposing Donald Trump say they plan to make a stand to keep as many of the Hoosier State’s 57 delegates away from Trump and force a contested party convention in July.
Cruz says all eyes on Indiana ahead of May 3 primary
At the state GOP’s annual spring dinner, Ted Cruz vowed to aggressively campaign across Indiana in the coming weeks, saying all eyes will be on the state ahead of the May 3 primary. His day also included a visit to Shapiro’s and with the governor.
Indiana lawmaker defends taking family on California trip
U.S. Rep. Marlin Stutzman on Thursday defended his decision to have his Senate campaign pay more than $2,000 for a six-day trip to California last summer that his wife described on social media as a family vacation.
Presidential primary is work for local strategists
Presidential candidates often rely on seasoned political locals–the folks who know a state inside and out–to help make inroads with local voters.
Some prior Pence donors pull back
Many big donors who helped propel Republican Mike Pence into the Governor’s Office appear to be sitting out his re-election effort or are waiting to write checks.
Kasich schedules town hall event in Noblesville
Kasich’s visit rounds out appearances in Indiana by the GOP presidential candidates. Front-runner Donald Trump held a rally Wednesday at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, and Texas Sen. Ted Cruz is visiting Indianapolis on Thursday.
Cruz’s Indy agenda: Shapiro’s, Pence and GOP fundraiser
Ted Cruz will follow in Donald Trump’s footsteps to the Governor’s Residence on Thursday afternoon. Ohio Gov. John Kasich, who rounds out the trio of GOP presidential candidates, will be in Indiana on Tuesday.
Trump rails against Carrier decision again—but this time to those affected
It’s been an applause line for Donald Trump throughout his presidential campaign, and he came back to the topic several times during his speech at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.