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Chairman Kyle Hupfer speaks with Peter Zampa of Gray Television's Washington News Bureau about the 2022 primary elections and the enthusiasm among Republicans. |
Wednesday's consumer price index report showed inflation continued to barrel ahead in April, increasing to 8.3% from a year ago and remaining at a near 40-year high. The day before, at his disastrous speech on inflation, Joe Biden said he wouldn't predict when prices will start to come down. Apparently, it could be by the end of this year or it could go into next year...he's really not quite sure.
And quite truthfully, it's probably best that he didn't try to predict when inflation will start to come down. After all, he still can't even honestly say what the primary driver of inflation has been. If you remember, he first said inflation was "transitory," then that it was "good" and just an "upper class problem," then that it was because of corporate greed and "big meat," and then because of Vladimir Putin, and then because of...Republicans? Of course, Americans are seeing right through the charade.
In a recent CNN poll, Joe Biden's approval rating on the economy continued its downward trend. An astounding 66% of respondents disapproved of his handling of the economy and only 34% approved. And even worse for him and the Democrats? Fifty-five percent of respondents said that his policies have made economic conditions worse while only 19% said that his policies have made them better. And just yesterday, Vox (yes, that Vox) put out an article titled "Biden’s American Rescue Plan worsened inflation" that stated "good intentions don't always make good policies" and that "it’s important to avoid policies that could make it [inflation] a much worse problem." When a Joe Biden has lost even a publication as far-left leaning as Vox, you know things are bad. Americans are tired of the economic pain that Democrats are causing and threatening to make worse with their tax-and-spend policies. Republicans are fired up and ready to put an end to this madness. When Democrats say that their plan is "working," believe them. This pain is the point of their policies, even as our economy teeters on a recession. Enjoy this week’s newsletter and share it with a friend.
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| Governor Holcomb's Week That Was |
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| Discussing Rural and Regional Development |
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Yesterday, Gov. Holcomb joined IU Center for Rural Engagement Executive Director Kerry Thomson for a chat at the Center's fourth annual conference in French Lick, Ind., to discuss Indiana's rural opportunities and his 2022 Next Level Agenda, including the READI initiative and community connectivity.
The READI program, first announced at Gov. Holcomb's State of the State address in 2021 as the Next Level Regional Recovery Program, is providing $500 million to regions across the state to advance quality of place, quality of life, and quality of opportunity.
You can read more about READI here.
"As we invest in enhancing quality of place and space through programs like READI, we’re empowering our rural regions to become even more magnetic places to call home, visit, move, build a business, or raise a family." — Gov. Holcomb |
Sen. Young Opposes Pro-Abortion Bill on the Senate Floor |
On Tuesday, Sen. Todd Young spoke on the Senate floor in opposition to legislation the Senate will vote on tomorrow to block states from protecting the unborn and enshrine late-term abortion into federal law. In his remarks, Young discussed the importance of supporting pregnant women and unborn children. You can watch his full speech by clicking above, and some excerpts are below. “Despite what these advances in modern science tell us, the current abortion policy in the United States is more in line with China and North Korea."
"We are one of only seven countries around the world that allow abortion to take place past the point at which a baby can feel pain in the womb."
"Some Americans might be surprised to learn that even in progressive Europe, 47 out of 50 countries have limits on abortion after 15 weeks." |
Spring Dinner Keynote Speaker Makes National Headlines |
The remarkable upset by Rich Strike wasn’t the only thing to make headlines this past weekend at the Kentucky Derby. Kelly Craft, the keynote speaker of our upcoming spring dinner, and her husband hosted a fundraiser for President Donald Trump’s super PAC Make America Great, Again!. President Trump himself was in attendance as was Kimberly Guilfoyle and former U.S. Ambassador to Germany Ric Grenell, among others.
Craft was the 30th Ambassador to the United Nations during the Trump Administration. You can read more about her here.
Hear from Craft about her experience in international affairs and promoting American strength and ideals abroad by attending our annual spring dinner on June 9, 2022, at the JW Marriott in Indianapolis, Ind. Individual tickets are $150; tables of 10 and VIP options are available as well. More details are available here.
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Honoring National Police Week |
Yesterday marked the beginning of National Police Week — a week that pays special tribute to the law enforcement officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty for the safety of others. May God bless our Hoosier officers. |
Platform Committee Hearings Wrap Up
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On Monday and Wednesday of this week, we held our last platform committee hearings in Danville and Mishawaka, respectively. We would like to thank all of you who showed up to provide input as we work to shape our 2022 platform.
If you couldn't make a hearing, no worries! You can still submit written testimony by clicking the button below. We will take written testimony until Friday, May 20, 2022. |
Members of the 2022 Platform Committee listen as Co-Chair Randy Head makes introductory remarks at the Danville hearing. |
2022 Convention: What You Need to Know
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The 2022 Indiana Republican Party State Convention will take place on June 17-18, 2022, at the Crown Plaza Hotel and Indiana Farmer's Coliseum in Indianapolis, Ind., for the purpose of nominating a candidate for secretary of state, auditor of state, and treasurer of state.
For hotel accommodation information, delegate counts by county, to pay a guest fee and more, click the button below.
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| Chairman Hupfer's Social Media Highlight |
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Stay up-to-date on commentary and updates from Chairman Kyle Hupfer by following him on Facebook and Twitter.
This week: Reminding folks that they pain they're feeling at the pump is the point. In fact, it's always been the point of this administration. |
Upcoming Republican Events
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Governor Eric Holcomb speaks at NWI's Business Hall of Fame induction
Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch announces nominations for Golden Hoosier Award are being accepted
Treasurer Kelly Mitchell joins state treasurers from other states to discuss women in public finance
Auditor Tera Klutz shares plan for the special tax refund
Secretary of State Holli Sullivan speaks at Purdue University, Fort Wayne's commencement ceremony
Attorney General Todd Rokita speaks with media about his office's work to defend the unborn and protect the health of mothers
Senator Todd Young speaks during the first conference committee meeting on his U.S.-China competition bill
Senator Mike Braun calls for passage of the Promising Pathways Act
Congresswoman Jackie Walorski calls on President Biden and the FDA to act on the baby formula shortage
Congressman Jim Banks pens op-ed on National Police Week
Congressman Jim Baird welcomes Indiana's FFA state officers to Washington, D.C.
Congresswoman Victoria Spartz attends signing of the Lend-Lease Act in the Oval Office
Congressman Greg Pence meets with Greenfield Mayor
Congressman Larry Bucshon speaks during the first conference committee of the U.S.-China competition bill
Congressman Trey Hollingsworth discusses Jeffersonville's Origin Park project with former Rep. Bob Inglis
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