Bush will raise cash for Sodrel in Indy

[Judi Lynn]

March 4, 2006

Bush will raise cash for Sodrel in Indy
$1,000 lunch will aid vulnerable congressman

By Maureen Groppe
Star Washington Bureau
WASHINGTON -- President Bush will visit Indianapolis on March 24, his second trip to the state in two months to raise money for a vulnerable Hoosier congressman.

This time Bush will appear at a $1,000-a-plate luncheon and $10,000-a-ticket reception to aid Rep. Mike Sodrel, a Republican from New Albany.

Sodrel was the only challenger outside Texas to knock off a House incumbent in 2004, but he did it with the smallest winning percentage in the country.

According to a copy of the invitation being sent to potential donors, Bush will attend a reception and luncheon for Sodrel at the Murat Centre in Downtown Indianapolis.
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http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060304/NEWS02/603040456



Rep. Sodrel

[salin]

1. Good luck ...

I think that Sodrel is a one-termer.

[Indy_Dem_Defender]

2. Is just me but

doesn't that mustache look fake?

[FtWayneBlue]

3. Anybody planning a "Ditch Mitch and the Bush he rode in on"

Protest?

[hippiechick]

4. "My Has-Been, Mitch" ?

Doesn't seem to be alot of fraternizing between Boy George and 'his man' anymore, does there?

Wonder why that is ? Hmmm ....

[salin]

5. Interesting, that... isn't it?

Hadn't noticed the silence, but you are right. So which one is avoiding the other?

[Voltaire]

6. Shall we be greeting Mr. Bush?

I am on vacation that day. Birthday week don't you know. I may have to get over to the Murat.

[SpeedwayDemocrat]

9. I've got bail money ready and my attorney on speed-dial..

and I am ready for that jerk to show up. After hearing about the bogus arrest from his prior visit, I have been trained on what to say and how to act by those in the know. We're awaiting word on where the protest site will be set up; my attorneys seem to think it will be almost 1/4 mile away from the Murat. Will post more as I hear the where and when...

[Voltaire]

10. I will see you both there!!!

I think I can spit a quarter-mile. I hear the protest will be at the intersection of Alabama and North Streets gathering about 1/2 hour before he is due to show up. I'll keep an eye on it.

[DrGonzoLives]

7. So, Sodrel can't raise money in his own district?

He has to go to GOP-heavy Indy suburbs and appear with out-of-staters to get cash? Sad.

[redmcclain]

8. We're broke in Jeffersonville

Of course - it's not like his constituents here in Jeffersonville have that type of money. The per capital income for the city is $19,656 and with the local Colgate plant closing I suspect it won't be moving any higher.