Stories tagged with "partisan politics"

Play fair when drawing new maps by indystar

Something’s gotten into the water over at the Statehouse, and the Hoosier public just has to hope the spell isn’t broken by details and old-fashioned inertia. Answering... – Nov 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Editorial

Voters should choose, not officials by indystar

When Indiana Secretary of State Todd Rokita launched his campaign to reform the redistricting process a few weeks ago, state legislative leaders told him in so many words to mind... – Oct 26, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Editorial

Taking advantage of poor, minorities for personal gain by indystar

Dan Carpenter continues his rather nebulous connection with reality in his column about ACORN (“ACORN and dual standards,” Sept. 30). If only it were a great... – Oct 01, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Palin resigning as Alaska governor by indystar

WASILLA, Alaska — Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin abruptly announced Friday she is resigning from office at the end of the month, a shocking move that rattled the Republican party but left... – Jul 03, 2009 at 10:13 PM in Politics & Government

Obama picks Hoosier for first judicial appointment by indystar

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama’s first appellate court nominee is Hoosier David Hamilton, a federal district judge for 14 years who is backed by Indiana’s... – Mar 17, 2009 at 9:05 PM in Communities

Political fight bogs down Muncie economics job by indystar

Muncie Mayor Sharon McShurley and Energize-ECI officials clashed Monday over the organization’s decision to hire Delaware County Council member Brad Bookout for an economic... – Feb 24, 2009 at 7:10 AM in Business