Democrats in Disarray as Convention Nears

In what came as a shock to many, Micah Beckwith was victorious over Julie McGuire in the race for Lt. Governor at the Indiana Republican Party State Convention. Beckwith proved victorious, despite McGuire having the endorsement of Governor Nominee Mike Braun, most Statehouse officials, and even former President Donald Trump. So why did Beckwith beat them all? Rob Kendall and Jim Merritt explore his underdog win on this week's Statehouse Happenings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Democrats in Indiana are in shambles ahead of their state convention. Their U.S. Senate candidate is mostly unknown, their governor nominee is struggling to raise money, and no one seems to want to be her Lt. Governor. On this week's Statehouse Happenings, as the Republicans prepare for a wild convention of their own, Rob Kendall, Abdul-Hakim Shabazz, and Jim Merritt explore how things got so bad for Indiana Democrats. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A piece from the Indiana Capital Chronicle is shining a new light on the unbelievable saga of disgraced former Clark County Sheriff Jamey Noel, and all the Republican Party power players he rubbed elbows with over the years. The biggest question now, is who knew what about Noel and when? That includes one of his closest friends and political allies, Governor Eric Holcomb. When pressed about his relationship with Noel and what he was aware of, the governor had very little to say. On this week's Statehouse Happenings, Rob Kendall, Jim Merritt, and Abdul-Hakim Shabazz do a deep dive on the latest Noel news and what might get revealed in the web of investigations surrounding him.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Republican race for Lt. Governor is heating up. And it may be closer than some think. Mike Braun has announced he will be touring the state with his handpicked choice Julie McGuire. Can Braun's pitch make the difference with delegates? Or will Micah Beckwith's campaign to hold the Republican Party accountable continue to resonate? Rob Kendall, Abdul-Hakim Shabazz, and Jim Merritt discuss on this week's Statehouse Happenings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Republican Candidate for Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith joined Rob Kendall and Jim Merritt this week on Statehouse Happenings. The wide-ranging conversation about his unique campaign touched on everything from a strong desire to hold the Indiana GOP accountable, to his plan to fix skyrocketing property taxes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Braun is pulling out all the stops to try and prevent Micah Beckwith from becoming the party's nominee for Lt. Governor. From high profile endorsements to allegedly tough talk in private conversations, the GOP Nominee for Governor is trying to flex his political muscles to get Julie McGuire across the finish line at convention. Will the in-your-face approach work with delegates or will it backfire? Rob Kendall, Abdul-Hakim Shabazz, and Jim Merritt discuss on this week's Statehouse Happenings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Braun wasted no time making his selection on who he would like to be his running mate. One day after winning the Republican Primary, Braun said he would prefer delegates to the State Convention pick State Representative Julie McGuire. That sets up what is likely to be a bruising race with Pastor Micah Beckwith, who has been securing delegates for months. On this week's Statehouse Happenings, Rob Kendall, Abdul-Hakim Shabazz, and Jim Merritt preview Beckwith vs McGuire this June. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another year, another round of skyrocketing property tax assessments are hitting mailboxes. Once again, voters are angry. But few candidates running for public office appear to have an answer on what to do. Including the six candidates running for governor. On this week's Statehouse Happenings, Rob Kendall, Abdul-Hakim Shabazz, and Jim Merritt examine voter outrage over property taxes and why the politicians continue to evade coming up with a sustainable solution. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The final Republican debate for governor was held Tuesday night and was panned by many as a complete trainwreck. Most of the criticism was divided between the moderator and the Indiana Debate Commission. On this week's Statehouse Happenings, Rob Kendall, Abdul-Hakim Shabazz and Jim Merritt discuss the disastrous evening, and how debates might change as a result. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita appeared to throw his support behind Micah Beckwith in the upcoming Lt. Governor's Race, which will play out at the Republican State Convention in June. At a recent candidate forum, Rokita spoke fondly of Beckwith's candidacy and described it as an "insurance policy." On this week's Statehouse Happenings, Rob Kendall, Jim Merritt and Abdul-Hakim Shabazz discuss Rokita's apparent endorsement and what impact it might have on convention delegates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.