Andrew Announces Run for Ind. Governor

The Associated Press ^ | 5/19/03

[LdSentinal]

NDIANAPOLIS - Former state and national Democratic Party chairman Joe Andrew announced his candidacy for governor Monday by pledging to make job creation his top priority and Indiana a leader in automobile technology.

"If you want a governor who values those Hoosier virtues of hard work, frugality, faith, patriotism and common sense, then join me on this journey," he said before family, friends and supporters at an Allen County farm where he spent some of his boyhood years.

State Sen. Vi Simpson also is seeking the Democratic nomination for governor. Five Republicans have announced plans to run, and Mitch Daniels, who is stepping down as White House budget director, is widely expected to join the race.

Democratic Gov. Frank O'Bannon is barred by term limits from running again next year.

Andrew, 43, said the single most important challenge facing Indiana was creating good-paying jobs. He said Indiana was poised to be a leader in technologies to reduce auto emissions and improve fuel efficiency.

[GraniteStateConservative]

[smiley]

Talked with some previous coworkers yesterday who have worked with this guy. They all said that Joe Andrew was a complete jerk. Also, after viewing Joe's appearance on C-Span a year ago, I was stunned and "ashamed" that Joe was from my home state of Indiana. Joe is very full of himself, mostly hot air, and he was extremely rude to callers on C-Span. The appropriate word to describe Joe is "Snippy."

[JohnnyZ]

Um, good luck Joe. Thank goodness Indiana Democrats have a leader who will take them down the path to oblivion!!!

[The Old Hoosier]

With Bush and Andrew at the top of the ticket, the GOP could finally take the state House.

[LdSentinal]

No offense to anybody, but he looks like that kid "Corky" from 'Life Goes On.'