Chairman Kyle Hupfer addresses the 2022 state convention, speaking on the failures of Joe Biden and the Democrats. (June 18, 2022)

In an important first step, Democrats have finally admitted that they have a problem — a Joe Biden problem.

The evidence? Well, there's a lot. Take for example the recent Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll survey (linked further down in this edition of The Party Line) which found that 71 percent of respondents polled do not think Biden should run for a second term. Among those 71 percent, 45 percent said he shouldn't run because he's simply a "bad president," 30 percent said he's "too old," and 26 percent said "it's time for change."

Of course, he's only been in office for 18 months. 

But it's not just polling evidence. Democrats themselves are describing Joe Biden and his administration as: 

• "Rudderless, aimless, and hopeless."

• “Throwing spaghetti at the wall and seeing what sticks.”

• “There's not a frontline office out there that isn't frustrated with the lack of action coming from the White House on inflation.”

• “There is a leadership vacuum right now, and he’s not filling it.”

It's gotten so bad that Democrats have been writing — and are continuing to write — op-eds titled "Give Biden a break" and "Leave Joe Biden Alone" and are actively avoiding being seen with him...they know what a liability he will be to them this November.

As the saying goes, "With friends like these..."

Enjoy this week’s newsletter and share it with a friend.

Sincerely,

Chairman Kyle Hupfer

Governor Eric Holcomb spent Independence Day weekend in Madison, Ind., serving as the parade grand marshal and ending with the 72nd running of the Madison Regatta. Gov. Holcomb presented the Indiana Governor's Cup to Jimmy Shane and the U-1 Miss HomeStreet/Miss Madison team.

Gov. Holcomb announced on Thursday that the State of Indiana, Indiana Sports Corp, and the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority collaborated to relocate the men’s Ukrainian Olympic Greco-Roman Wrestling Team to Indiana to serve as its training location this summer.

“We are so happy to play our small part in providing these world-class athletes with refuge to continue their training in such a fantastic facility,” said Gov. Holcomb. “This confirms what we have known all along – that our strongest state export has, and always will be, our Hoosier Hospitality.”

The team will travel to Hammond, Ind. on Thursday, July 7, where they will train at Hammond Central High School until Aug. 3. The wrestlers will use the state-of-the-art high school facility which opened in 2021, which includes a weight room, track, football field, gymnasium, and pool.

The collaborative support stemmed from Gov. Holcomb’s and Indiana Secretary of Commerce Brad Chambers’ meeting in March with the Ambassador of Ukraine at the Ukrainian embassy in Washington just two weeks after the Russian invasion of Ukraine began. At that time, Gov. Holcomb committed to do anything Hoosiers can to assist during their time of need. 

Yesterday, Fix the Debt, a project of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, announced and honored a new class of Fiscal Heroes for 2022, which included Senator Todd Young and Senator Mike Braun. Representing a bipartisan group of 19 Senators and 31 House Members, recipients are Members of Congress who have distinguished themselves by showing leadership on issues of fiscal responsibility.

Maya MacGuineas, president of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget and head of Fix the Debt stated: “With inflation at a 40-year high, the national debt reaching near-record levels, and our major trust funds facing looming insolvency over the next decade, our country faces daunting fiscal challenges. Addressing our fiscal challenges requires policymakers in Washington who distinguish themselves by their leadership and political courage, and our Fiscal Heroes are doing just that. We applaud our Fiscal Heroes for their commitment to getting our nation on a more sustainable fiscal path.”

You can read more here.

Introducing our nominee for the office of treasurer of state: Daniel Elliott!

Daniel will utilize his local government and technology sector experience to smartly grow the state's portfolio and defend it against cyberattacks.

Check him out here on Facebook here.

The Richard G. Lugar Excellence in Public Service Series is accepting applications for the 33rd class now through August 1, 2022. Inspired by the leadership of the late Senator Richard Lugar, the Lugar Series has sought to provide a first-class leadership training experience that encourages, mentors and prepares Republican women from across Indiana to seek new levels of personal achievement and public involvement. Lugar Series applicants should have demonstrated leadership skills in their fields of work or community service and will be evaluated on the basis of written and oral presentations.

Learn more and apply at www.lugarseries.com.

Join us for the graduation luncheon and Washington, DC trip fundraiser for the 2022 class of the Indiana Republican Diversity Leadership Series on Friday, July 22 at the JW Marriott in downtown Indianapolis.

Our special guest speaker will be Jennifer-Ruth Green, Republican candidate for Indiana's 1st Congressional District. 

For the full details and to RSVP, click the button below.

Rep. Frank Mrvan of our First Congressional District is a "Pelosi Puppet" through and through; he doesn't represent our Hoosier values and cannot be trusted to fight for them in Congress.

Time and time again, he’s backed the Biden-Pelosi socialist agenda...

And now, Nancy Pelosi has officially ENDORSED him!

We’re all-in to defeat Mrvan this November, and we have an outstanding candidate leading the charge to get the job done. Jennifer-Ruth Green is a battle-proven leader and fighter who will work for the Hoosiers of Indiana’s First Congressional District, not the San Franciscans of California’s 12th Congressional District. 

Consider chipping in to help send Frank Mrvan home in November.

From The Hill:

Seven in 10 Americans say they do not want President Biden to run for a second term, according to a new poll that comes as Biden’s approval numbers remain low and his party braces for losses this November.

A Harvard CAPS–Harris Poll survey shared exclusively with The Hill found that 71 percent of respondents polled do not think Biden should run for a second term, compared to 29 percent who say he should run.

Among the contingent of respondents who believe the president should not run, 45 percent said Biden should not make another bid because he is a bad president, while about one-third of respondents said he is too old and about one-quarter said because it is time for a change.

“President Biden may want to run again but the voters say ‘no’ to the idea of a second term, panning the job he is doing as president. Only 30 percent of Democrats would even vote for him in a Democratic presidential primary,” Mark Penn, the co-director of the Harvard CAPS–Harris Poll survey, said.

Stay up-to-date on commentary and updates from Chairman Kyle Hupfer by following him on Facebook and Twitter.

This week: Red states are winning the post-pandemic economy.

Read the story here. 

Friday, July 22: Indiana Republican Diversity Leadership Graduation Luncheon & Fundraiser

Friday, July 29: 30th Annual Newton County GOP Open

Governor Eric Holcomb attends Madison Regatta

Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch announces partnership for access to legal services and counsel for Hoosiers facing eviction 

Treasurer Kelly Mitchell presents first-ever Indiana Treasurer of the State award for Innovation in Public Finance

Auditor Tera Klutz visits with state government interns at the statehouse

Secretary of State Holli Sullivan shares information about state-funded paper trail voting machines

Attorney General Todd Rokita releases statement on Supreme Court ruling and continued fight for unborn children and mothers

Senator Todd Young provides another example of Beijing Behaving Badly

Senator Mike Braun meets with local veterans 

Congresswoman Jackie Walorski joins St. Vincent de Paul of St. Joseph to celebrate donation

Congressman Jim Banks pens op-ed on need to impeach DHS Secretary Mayokas

Congressman Jim Baird calls out Joe Biden for his 'America Last' energy policies 

Congresswoman Victoria Spartz releases statement on oversight in Ukraine

Congressman Greg Pence visits Switzerland County 4-H Fair

Congressman Larry Bucshon releases news that 500+ organizations endorse his bill to streamline Medicare Advantage plans

Congressman Trey Hollingsworth meets with Firefly Children and Families Alliance in Whiteland

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