Editor, Times-Union:
People running for office make a lot of dubious claims that are easy to ignore, but Mike Braun's TV ad claiming to be pro-law, pro-police and pro-Trump warrants inspection.
If Braun wants to wrap himself in a Trump flag, then he can't be pro-law and pro-police. Trump rallied his supporters on January 6 to overturn an election, and, in the process, police officers were pepper sprayed, punched, attacked with riot shields, pulled down steps and assaulted in numerous ways that are still being investigated and charged. This is the opposite of pro-law and order. By saying he's pro-Trump Braun also has to accept Trump's boast that it's okay to grab women by their genitals, as well with Trump's conviction for sexual abuse. There is also the matter of Trump's 88 criminal charges for election subversion. How does Braun reconcile those with his law and order stance?
Republican candidates for Indiana governor are all tainted by either their overt or tacit support for the disgraced Donald Trump. They hope to win your vote by attacking migrants and with culture war drama.
Democrat Jennifer McCormick is the clear choice for those wanting to move on from the unproductive culture wars of our Republican-dominated Statehouse. McCormick says she's running for governor because she's tired of the fringe issues that have nothing to do with the challenges everyday Hoosiers are facing. It's time for real change in Indiana.
Robert Osbun
Leesburg, via email