Senate District 29 And The G.O.P. Need Mike Delph

It came as a shock when news circulated Wednesday announcing the imminent resignation of Murray Clark from the Indiana Senate. Murray worked District 29 hard and served his constituency with dignity. Although the great majority of the area lies within Marion County, Senator Clark was no stranger to Carmel and Clay Township. He came to our township often and was genuinely concerned about the issues facing us. Murray is a loyal, grass roots Republican who started his political career on the Nora Community Council and the Washington Township Advisory Board. The fact that Clark continues to serve as a precinct Committeeman in Marion County shows the importance he places on politics at a local level.

District 29 deserves a State Senator who knows the price of success. District 29 deserves Mike Delph. Mike grew up in Clay Township and graduated from Carmel High School. He and Beth are raising their family in Carmel. Mike was district director for U.S. Rep. Dan Burton (R-Ind.). He was a candidate for Secretary of State and was picked to direct Chris Chocola's successful Second District race for Congress. That campaign drew national attention under Delph's direction. Mike has served for many years as a Clay Township precinct committeeman and is central region director of government affairs for Comcast. No offence to the man who has already filed his candidacy, but less than two years on the Indianapolis City-County Council is a short political resume.

Mike's understanding of the workings of the Legislature is well known. He is considered to be not only knowledgeable about partisan politics, he's well versed about the issues also. It is our belief that Mike Delph will continue to take a leadership position, as did Senator Clark, regarding economic development in Indiana, family values and governmental affairs.

Mike Delph's experience is needed in the Indiana State Senate. It is incumbent on all Republicans to contact the committeemen who represent the precincts in District 29 and urge them to vote for Mike Delph.

The State of Indiana's loss is Baker & Daniels gain. Murray Clark won our hearts. Mike Delph will too.