I live in roemer former district. The current congressman, a pubbie, took roemer to task since he didn't live in indiana. Roemer said his home was in indiana. I remember calling his office after he lost asking when tim was moving back to indiana. I got a bunch of silence and she hung up the phone.
Lugar has the same problem. I dont think he has live in indiana for several years now. I hate lugar, but he will be better than whoever the rats put up against him.
In order for an incumbent G.O.P. Senator to lose in Indiana you need one of the following:
I. Factional feuding within the state Republican organization (Capehart 1962)
II. Great Depression (Watson 1932, Robinson 1934)
NO Democrat can or will beat Lugar if one of the above does not happen by election time 2006.
Lugar is safe no matter who takes him on, period. When Lugar does finally retire in 2012 Governor Daniels will be looking for a new job so Buyer, et all will be out of luck.