As is often the case, Northwest Indiana Republicans end up looking foolish when the day is over. I don't have all the details, and will continue digging but here's what I know so far:
- Sen. Sue Landske is the 1st District Chair, this is the same Senator who was just last week severely admonished by Governor Daniels for lacking the willpower to reform government. She was backed then by Lake County GOP chair John Curley.
- She had previously announced she was not running for chair again, but was obviously backing John Curley for the seat. Lake County formulated a slate (that must be the way that crusty entrenched republicans try to stay safe) and slammed it home.
- Only 6 people showed up for the reorganization meeting ... on time that is.
- The Porter County delegates were not allowed to vote, Senator Landske telling them they would not have that ability as proxies. It appears she was not aware that the law did allow the Porter County chair to send delegates in her stead.
- Those defending the Senator are suggesting that new Porter County chair dropped the ball by not finding out where and when the meeting was ... though there is some question as to why Landske didn't send out that information. This could actually be grounds for throwing out the election and starting over.
- Oh, by the way Kenard Taylor from Porter County wanted to run for Treasurer, but because the Porter County delegates were late he didn't have a nominator present and had to watch the slate go down unopposed.
- Further down the comments below you'll note that Valerie notes that John Curley called her and was working to put someone from each county on the slate to get those votes, kudos to John for winning this election. Would be great to win a couple for legitimate elected office wouldn't it?
