Craig Dunn

Dec 12, 2023 | stateaffairs.com | Craig Dunn

Should we have minimum requirements to be a Republican or a Democrat? CARMEL – It seems like a considerable number of Hoosiers don’t want to be a Republican or Democrat until one day they wake up, look in the bathroom mirror and see the next United States senator, representative, mayor, commissioner or dogcatcher.  At that point, many of them take a look around, wet a finger and ... Related Topics:ColumnsElectionsPolitics & Policy Access this story with State Affairs Pro

Nov 30, 2023 | stateaffairs.com | Craig Dunn

Let the people vote. At least on ‘important’ issuesCARMEL – I grew up in the heartland of America believing that the United States is a great democracy. My parents told me that it is. My teachers taught me that it is. And, my textbooks told me that it is. Heck, just about every speech I ever heard a politician make boasted that the ... Related Topics:ColumnsPolitics & PolicyTaxes，Money & Government Access this story with State Affairs Pro

Nov 14, 2023 | stateaffairs.com | Craig Dunn

Would we pass a U.S. citizenship refresher course? Last week I had the distinct opportunity to witness an occasion of immense happiness and pride. The occasion wasn’t a victory celebration for an Indiana mayor’s race, although Sue Finkam’s smashing victory in Carmel was certainly a moment of happiness. This moment of happiness and pride was the United States Citizenship ceremony conducted in the ...

Nov 2, 2023 | stateaffairs.com | Craig Dunn

CARMEL, Ind. — The Donald Trump death star has consumed another victim. This time it is former Vice President Mike Pence and his campaign to become the next U.S. president. I so infrequently get my predictions correct that I must take a moment to gloat that I called this months ago. It brings me no ...

Sep 25, 2023 | stateaffairs.com | Craig Dunn

CARMEL, Ind. — I love my country, so you can trust me when I tell you that I get it when it comes to the issue of illegal immigration. I’ve never faced unrelenting hunger, homelessness, fear of genocide, fear of drug cartels, a lack of clean drinking water or a fear of contracting a rare ...