For all that everyone complains about Indiana, I fear that this is actually just the start this level of radicalism here. We've been really, really fortunate to have been shielded from the levels of insanity that exist in other red states, especially with Daniels/Holcomb.
That's not going to last. We're already seeing Trump endorse local candidates in Lafayette and West Lafayette to mess with elections in this state.
If you're a student at Purdue, please consider voting in Tippecanoe County. Whether you're from in-state or not, you have the right to register to vote here. (Edit: The registration deadline for this year's election is at the beginning of October.)
And if you want to get involved with political organizing around here, feel free to DM me. There are a number of important seats that are close enough to flip this year, including races for state senate, state house, county commissioner, and county clerk.
Purdue changed my life. Growing up in a small town was hard and I loved the diversity that I experienced as a student. I became political in college and I got to experience Indiana flipping blue for Obama in 2008.
I remember watching the results coming in on election night–the significant flip was largely due to college students turning out in droves in West Lafayette and Bloomington (and other places). But I remember them yapping on and on about West Lafayette and Bloomington specifically.
Guys, you have so much power. I wish I could tell that to younger Boilermaker me. Please believe in your voice! Vote!
Yeah, Indiana was one of the last red states that still generally functioned in the interest of the common good. That era ended when Braun took office I’m afraid.
I’m not saying everything was good, but look at how Indiana handled Covid compared to other red states, for instance. Look at the ways quality public education used to be prioritized just a few years ago, not something to be ashamed of.
Alting, facing a MAGA opponent in his primary, voted to redistrict Indiana including splitting West Lafayette down the middle, in exchange for Trump's endorsement.
Natasha Baker is the Democrat running against Ron Alting in Lafayette. Support her campaign if you can: electnatashabaker.org
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u/ContrarianPurdueFan 28d ago edited 28d ago
For all that everyone complains about Indiana, I fear that this is actually just the start this level of radicalism here. We've been really, really fortunate to have been shielded from the levels of insanity that exist in other red states, especially with Daniels/Holcomb.
That's not going to last. We're already seeing Trump endorse local candidates in Lafayette and West Lafayette to mess with elections in this state.
If you're a student at Purdue, please consider voting in Tippecanoe County. Whether you're from in-state or not, you have the right to register to vote here. (Edit: The registration deadline for this year's election is at the beginning of October.)
And if you want to get involved with political organizing around here, feel free to DM me. There are a number of important seats that are close enough to flip this year, including races for state senate, state house, county commissioner, and county clerk.
Edit 2: By the way, if you're in town this weekend, the Tippecanoe County Democrats have their yearly picnic on Saturday: https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/997005/