[Clintonfatigued]

Not entirely. Republicans hold the offices of Secretary of State, state Treasurer, and state Auditor, and have for several years. They also have a substantial majority in the state Senate. The state House is only 'Rat controlled because they have well-liked moderates in Republican-voting districts.

[Kuksool]

The legacy of Evan Bayh as Governor was to build a lasting RAT coalition of NW IN and South IN. This has enabled Frank O'Bannon, State House RATS, and perhaps Kernan to assume power.