Chairman Kyle Hupfer speaks on Fox 59 about Governor Eric Holcomb's proposed inflation relief plan. (June 9, 2022)

Last Friday, Joe Biden apparently had a teleprompter gaffe when he stated out loud "End of quote. Repeat the line." during a speech at a White House event. Soon after a video clip of the gaffe started to spread widely on the internet, a White House assistant press secretary stated that the president had actually said "Let me repeat that line." (Unsurprisingly, that didn't go over well.) But gaffe or not, those two sentences have come to perfectly represent the president's strategy on just about everything.

Take inflation, for example. On Wednesday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its much-anticipated consumer price index report which revealed inflation soared 9.1% from a year ago, even more than expected, marking the fastest pace for inflation going back to November 1981. The day before in a press briefing, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stated that inflation had "peaked" in June.

If you recall, in December (when inflation was at 6.8%), Joe Biden said "it's the peak of the [inflation] crisis" and "you’ll see it change sooner, quicker, more rapidly than people think." Of course, it did all three of those things, just not in the direction he promised.

But this isn't the first time we've seen the "End of quote. Repeat the line." strategy...remember when the administration stated over and over again that inflation was "transitory" or the fault of "big meat" and on and on and on?

Joe Biden needs a new strategy, and his supporters in Congress need to be held accountable for embracing his reckless agenda. 

End of quote. Repeat the line.

Joe Biden needs a new strategy, and his supporters in Congress need to be held accountable for embracing his reckless agenda. 

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Sincerely,

Chairman Kyle Hupfer

On Tuesday, Governor Eric Holcomb attended the Indiana Black Expo and Indiana Civil Rights Commission for the Governor's Award Reception to recognize inspiring Hoosier leaders for the enduring positive impact in lives and communities all across the state. 

Last Friday, Governor Eric Holcomb spoke at the Indiana Legion Convention.

From Gov. Holcomb: "It was an honor to speak at the Indiana Legion Convention this afternoon to thank those who have defended our nation and continue to work to make a difference in the lives of all Hoosier veterans, now and for years to come."

Senator Todd Young recently joined with colleagues on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in publishing a report entitled “Biden’s Border Crisis: Examining Policies that Encourage Illegal Migration.”

The report highlights how the Biden administration is undermining efforts to reduce illegal migration and is jeopardizing U.S. national security. The report also outlines what the Biden administration needs to do here at home and with countries in the region to focus on the root causes of the crisis.

You can read our full report here.

From Sen. Young: "The Biden administration continues to ignore the crisis at our southern border. Border security is national security, and it is time we pursue policies with that objective in mind."

Introducing our nominee for the office of auditor of state: Tera Klutz!

As the first certified public accountant to serve as Indiana's chief financial officer, Tera has a proven track record of ensuring accuracy, transparency, and efficiency.

Check her out on Facebook and Twitter.

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.

Well, it's official.

Pete Buttigieg has abandoned Hoosier Democrats for greener electoral pastures.

But his track record of failure will follow him wherever he goes.

Read more from POLITICO'S West Wing Playbook.

From Fox News:

Republicans are forecast to take control of the House this November with at least seven seats to spare, leaving Democrats in need of a dramatic turnaround to hold on to power. This edition of the Fox News Power Rankings also unveils the U.S. House model for the first time and sees gubernatorial candidate Josh Shapiro, a Democrat, carving out a slight edge in Pennsylvania.

House: Republicans take charge as the Power Rankings predict the GOP will take 225-255 seats

With 218 seats required to take control, the GOP is forecast to take 225 seats to the Democrats’ 180 seats. Those figures include only the races in which one party has an advantage. The actual size of a GOP majority will depend on how many highly competitive "toss up" races each party wins, but the Republicans are expected to gain at least a seven-seat majority (225 seats) and as much as a 37-seat majority (255 seats) in their "best case" scenario.

(NOTE FROM THE PARTY LINE: IN-01, where Republican Jennifer-Ruth Green will take on Democrat incumbent Frank Mrvan, the race is now a "Toss Up"!)

Senate: Republicans in the lead, but taking a majority still depends on the Toss Up races

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

This week: As the saying goes, "With friends like these..."

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

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

Governor Eric Holcomb shares tribute to former Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe 

Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch visits Indiana Rail Experience in Ft. Wayne

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 latest version of Hoosier Parents' Bill of Rights

Senator Todd Young meets with Indiana Farm Bureau to discuss Issues important to Indiana agriculture

Senator Mike Braun will put forward his own balanced budget

Congresswoman Jackie Walorski visits with Bremen Library

Congressman Jim Banks shares SBA is offering assistance to northeast Indiana businesses and residents impacted by derecho windstorm 

Congressman Jim Baird calls for abandoning "Build Back Better"

Congresswoman Victoria Spartz visits Hoosiers across the 5th District

Congressman Greg Pence meets with advocates for Hoosier agriculture

Congressman Larry Bucshon 

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

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