Investing in your political future

In this morning paper:

Steve Shine, local Republican chairman, said the Democrats may have won some township seats, but the Republican money was well-spent in locking up every countywide elected office. Read more click here

“Being able to raise a quarter-million dollars as a party shows the public has faith, confidence and a commitment to our political organization,” he said. “People believe in our moderate-to-conservative philosophy.”

More than 10 percent of the Republicans’ total earnings came from Ronda Hanning of Fort Wayne that included $27,696 of in-kind and cash donations. The party also received numerous donations from elected officials and candidates, including $11,565 from Sheriff Ken Fries’ campaign account, $9,200 from County Commissioner Linda Bloom’s campaign account and $9,490 from county Prosecutor Karen Richards’ campaign account.