The same poll shows Obama trailing by 16 points here. Indiana hasn’t been as affected by demographic and sociological change as other midwest states, but it’s still been affected.
Also, I’d like to point out that the state is posting a budget surplus. I know a lot of conservatives aren’t thrilled at the idea of Mitch Daniels being VP, but he’s been a very successful and conservative Governor (no tax rate raises and right-to-work).
Too close for comfort. I really hope Mourdock wins. If he loses it will give the RINOs more ammunition — “see look, the Tea Party guys just can’t win, they’re too extreme, you need to support the established mainstream candidates”, etc.
This is not a shock. Joe Donnelly was always going to be a formidable candidate. And there is no doubt that many Lugar people are working behind the scenes to help defeat Murdock. WHAT DID YOU SAY, MONTAG? Yep...I said it. Is it really that shocking that the same Dick Lugar that would betray our country by backing the LOST Treaty would think twice about helping a Democrat take his seat over a true conservative?