Ellsworth not definite on seeking Bayh's seat

[IndianaGreen]

Source: Indianapolis Star

Ellsworth not definite on seeking Bayh's seat

By Mary Beth Schneider
Posted: February 18, 2010

Breaking news: 3:15 p.m.

U.S. Rep. Brad Ellsworth says he has not made a decision on running for the Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Evan Bayh, and will not do so until at least tomorrow.

“I am continuing to talk with my family and Hoosiers throughout Indiana about where I can best serve our state,” Ellsworth said in a statement. “Put simply, this is a decision I don’t take lightly. I want to make sure whatever decision I make is the right one for my family, my constituents, and the state of Indiana. Tomorrow, I will wrap up my annual Open Door Listening Tour, which took me through all 18-counties of the 8th District. At that point, I will have more time to devote to giving this great responsibility the serious consideration it deserves.”

Bayh shocked Democrats by announcing Monday that he would not run for a third term, setting off a scramble to find a replacement.

Earlier Today

An announcement is imminent that U.S. Rep. Brad Ellsworth will run for the Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Evan Bayh, sources tell The Indianapolis Star.

State Rep. Trent Van Haaften, a former Posey County prosecutor, is expected to then seek the 8th District congressional seat held by Ellsworth.



Read more: http://www.indystar.com/article/20100218/NEWS05/100218025/Ellsworth-No-decision-yet-on-Bayh-seat

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Brad Ellsworth is perfect for his conservative-leaning district, but he would be unacceptable for statewide office on two counts: Ellsworth is opposed to reproductive rights (wants to ban abortion), and he is against LGBT rights (supports DOMA and DADT, opposes marriage equality). These are core issues, not some minor lithmust test!

[Ed76638]

1. Thats right.

Make sure you put on a good show before the masses.

;)

:puke:

[LiberalFighter]

2. Need to let your district officers know that you don't think he is the best candidate.

[FBaggins]

4. AND that he not only loses to Coats...

...but loses us that House seat as well.

[RainDog]

5. does Ellsworth live in the C Street house when he's in DC?

Is he a member of The Fellowship?

I thought it was really funny when the radical right wingers of The Fellowship persuasion were so dismayed to find the Rev. Moon, who claims he is the messiah, was the sponsor of Bush's first prayer breakfast - but he paid good money and metaphorically sucked much political dick to have that honor - on both the republican and democratic sides of the aisle.

anyway, I would assume Ellsworth is a member of the Fellowship since all the other theocrats in DC are, along with others who just want access to power.

and his good buddy rep. from N.C. is a member of The Fellowship. just wondering if you knew. I'll email Jeff Sharlet for more info, but since you're hooked into the political machine in Indiana, I wonder if this is common knowledge.

[brentspeak]

3. Will Mellencamp throw his hat in the ring?

Lot of people hoping he'd do it.