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Republican David McIntosh is calling for a "new day" where schools and families work together for children's education and more safety is implemented in Indiana communities.
McIntosh is seeking the Republican party's nomination for Indiana governor in this year's statewide race. He was the featured speaker at the Lincoln Day Dinner Thursday in Warsaw. His speech focused on education, religion and law enforcement.
"We have to do better in educating our young," McIntosh said.
He wants to pay teachers better, replace ISTEP with a common-sense test and restore discipline in the classroom. Discipline where the teacher can teach and the students can learn, he said.
"I am convinced, when we do that, we will have excellence in our schools," McIntosh said.
Further, McIntosh said, he wants young people in society to attend colleges in Indiana, obtain a job here and live and raise families in Indiana communities.
Does it make sense to you, McIntosh asked, that young people today go to colleges and universities here, then leave the state "to get a good job because they think they can't get one here?"
"Today we have to believe in our young people," he said. "We have great communities where they can raise a family."
McIntosh wants to fight to keep these communities and neighborhoods safe.
Part of making sure communities are safe is believing in law enforcers, he said.
McIntosh reported that the state police are among the lowest paid professionals in the Midwest.
He proposed that Hoosiers stand behind law enforcers and say: "We're with you in your efforts to keep our streets clean."
McIntosh is hoping and predicting that "after 12 years, Indiana will have a Republican governor." He also predicted that Republican candidate Chris Chocola will be elected to Congress.
"The hope for the future rests with us," McIntosh said.
He also said as governor, he would stand for freedom of religion instead of freedom from religion.
In conclusion, McIntosh said: "That's my vision for Indiana and hope for the future. I need your help to spread the word for the future of Indiana. That's what I want."
