Welcome to the Indiana Democratic Party’s weekly newsletter, The Kernel of Truth. The State Party will provide the most important fact – a kernel of truth – from the week. If you were forwarded this newsletter, you can sign up to receive the Kernel every week by clicking here.
Join the Hoosiers for Harris Movement
This week, INDems launched Hoosiers for Harris, a new grassroots project and website to promote Kamala Harris’s historic bid for the presidency.
The site is dedicated to mobilizing Hoosier voters and growing grassroots support for Kamala Harris across Indiana. The platform – HoosiersForHarris.Vote – allows people to sign up to volunteer, opt in for text updates, donate to the Harris-Walz ticket and the Indiana Democrats, buy exclusive merchandise, and ensure their voter is accurate. We invite you to check it out and lend your support ahead of the election!
Republican LG Candidate Micah Beckwith Only Promises Chaos
This week, Republican Lieutenant Governor candidate Micah Beckwith was a guest on a rightwing Christian podcast hosted by two sisters self-titled “the Resistance Chicks.” During the podcast, Micah discussed the role of lieutenant governor and argued that it should have more power than it is given:
“In that moment when [LG Suzanne Crouch] said the governor appointed me, I heard the lord say ‘force the conversation. Who does this office belong to?’ …We have unjustly taken the authority away from the people and given it to the governor, and that’s still a sin against God.”
Mike Braun may say Beckwith shouldn’t be of concern to Hoosiers, but everyday it becomes clearer: a vote for Braun is a vote for Beckwith.
Each week, the State Party will highlight key policy from Democrats at the Statehouse or across the state. Democrats deliver a better future for Hoosier families, and we urge you to share this information with your networks.
On September 12, U.S. Rep. André Carson announced that President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law was giving $19.9 million to the city of Indianapolis and IndyGo. Indianapolis was one out of 254 total communities that was selected to receive part of the $1 billion grant.
The money will be used to make much-needed roadway improvements and add sidewalks and trails to select areas of the city. It will also improve preexisting IndyGo bus stops.
“The transformative investment in our City’s infrastructure is another example of Indy DPW’s relentless approach to finding additional resources to make a positive impact in our community,” Indianapolis Department of Public Works Director Brandon Herget said in an article from the Indianapolis Recorder.
Tiffany Stoner is running to represent all Hoosiers working, playing, and living in Indiana’s 25th District. She has been a resident of Indiana for 24 years, during which time she has committed herself to improving public education, women’s medical freedom, and support for economic development in our business community. She is running because she believes there is room for improvement in Indiana’s quality of life, and she wants to help make that vision a reality. Follow this link to learn more about her work, make a donation, register to vote, and more.
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Join McCormick For Governor at Upcoming Events
Jennifer McCormick will be hosting a meet-and-greet event in Hammond on Saturday, September 14 from 4:30-5:30 pm CST at the Pizza House. To stay up to date with all her events, view her official website for more information.
Get Involved! Opportunities to Volunteer Near You!
The 2024 campaign season is getting started, and campaigns around the state are needing help! Find an event near you and get involved to help elect more Democrats!
Upcoming Candidate Trainings
Join the National Democratic Training Committee on Wednesday, September 18th from 1-1:30 pm ET for our free virtual live training: Tech Time: Building a List in VoteBuilder, designed to help you get across the finish line on Election Day. Sign up here!
Meet the Indiana Rural Summit
This nine-candidate supergroup is dedicated to shaking up Southern Indiana politics for the better by spreading their core message: Rural communities and small towns can have better healthcare, schools, and jobs.
To do this, the candidates have launched a six-stop regional tour to connect with underrepresented voters. Want to get IN on the action? The next event will be on Sept. 17 in Harrison County. For more information + other events, follow this link.
INDems IN the News
- Capital Chronicle: Democratic gubernatorial nominee lays out marijuana legalization plan
- Capital Chronicle: Campaign poll shows AG candidates in ‘statistical tie’
- Capital Chronicle: Harris tears into Trump over abortion rights and race in tense presidential debate
- IndyStar: DC pollster finds close Indiana attorney general race between Todd Rokita and Destiny Wells
- IndyStar: Marion County judge drops lawsuit over Indiana’s abortion reports
- WFYI: Indiana schools get real-time data to tackle absenteeism crisis
- INHouse Dems: GiaQuinta calls on SBOE to continue making progress on diploma revisions, conduct second public comment period before November election
- State Affairs: Todd Rokita’s Thirst for Battle isn’t going away
- WISH-TV: Taylor Swift endorsement boosts Kamala Harris, empowers women to get involved
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