Durbin likes Donnelly’s chances in Indiana

Nov. 1, 2012
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin says some voters are disturbed by Republican opponent Richard Mourdock’s controversial statements about rape, and could split their ticket for his Democratic challenger. 

What is an abortion 'moderate' these days?

Oct. 25, 2012
As more politicians, particularly in the GOP, take extreme positions on abortion, what does being a moderate mean?

Big test for Senate vet Lugar in Indiana primary

May. 7, 2012
Indiana voters head to the polls today for the state's primary election, and all eyes are on the Republican race for U.S. Senate. Six-term incumbent Richard Lugar is trying to survive a strong test from the right.

Politicians begging for money - and fast!

Sep. 28, 2011
Politicians are begging their supporters to donate campaign cash. That's because Friday is a key fundraising marker before the 2012 election.Fundraising numbers can be a sign of a candidate's support, or lack of it, and many use the reporting deadlines to make urgent appeals.Indiana U.S.

Lugar says sugar policy not so sweet

Aug. 31, 2011
Indiana voters might be accustomed to seeing their senior U.S. senator in a regular business suit and tie, but in Hobart, Indiana on Tuesday morning, Richard Lugar looked every bit the part of a candy maker complete with white lab coat, safety glasses and hair net.