http://www.news-tribune.net en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Thu, 08 May 2008 10:39:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/politics/local_story_129103918.html http://www.news-tribune.net/politics/local_story_129103918.html Wed, 07 May 2008 10:12:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/politics/local_story_128101404.html http://www.news-tribune.net/politics/local_story_128101404.html Five political veterans and one newcomer will slug it out in the fall for three Floyd County Council At-Large seats.All three incumbents advanced following Tuesday’s primary vote. Tue, 06 May 2008 22:57:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/politics/local_story_127225616.html http://www.news-tribune.net/politics/local_story_127225616.html Tue, 06 May 2008 10:19:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/politics/local_story_127102010.html http://www.news-tribune.net/politics/local_story_127102010.html Tue, 06 May 2008 10:03:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/politics/local_story_127101200.html http://www.news-tribune.net/politics/local_story_127101200.html Mon, 05 May 2008 08:23:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/politics/local_story_124192450.html http://www.news-tribune.net/politics/local_story_124192450.html And almost all of the 15 candidates for Floyd County Council say that is the main dilemma facing the county. Where do they make up the difference? Sat, 03 May 2008 19:32:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/politics/local_story_124193243.html http://www.news-tribune.net/politics/local_story_124193243.html Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama are not alone in running a close Democratic primary race. The local primaries in Clark County host a broad field of Democratic candidates. Sat, 03 May 2008 19:07:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/politics/local_story_124191807.html http://www.news-tribune.net/politics/local_story_124191807.html While the races for superior court judges and county council are getting most of the attention, there is one other county government race that will be decided Tuesday. Fri, 02 May 2008 12:10:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/politics/local_story_123121140.html http://www.news-tribune.net/politics/local_story_123121140.html The Evening News and The Tribune got an exclusive one-on-one interview with Michelle Obama, wife of presidential hopeful Barack Obama, after her Jeffersonville talk Thursday and here is what she had to say. Fri, 02 May 2008 12:09:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/politics/local_story_123120512.html http://www.news-tribune.net/politics/local_story_123120512.html With Caroline Kennedy — John F. Kennedy’s daughter — by her side, Obama talked to the group about what her husband — Democratic Party presidential candidate Barack Obama — stands for, the issues facing the nation and how he plans to deal with them. Then Kennedy spoke, explaining why she supports Barack Obama. Fri, 02 May 2008 10:46:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/politics/local_story_123104131.html http://www.news-tribune.net/politics/local_story_123104131.html Clinton told the audience that she wanted them to hold her accountable for the campaign promises, such as cutting out tax benefits for those shipping jobs overseas, a short-term holiday on the federal gas tax and offering federal health care to those without private coverage. Thu, 01 May 2008 11:21:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/politics/local_story_122112552.html http://www.news-tribune.net/politics/local_story_122112552.html As Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama continue to sojourn around the Hoosier state, there are mixed reactions as to how effective the last-minute campaigning is, especially in Southern Indiana, where both camps have made several recent appearances. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:59:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/politics/local_story_121105123.html http://www.news-tribune.net/politics/local_story_121105123.html Three Democrat attorneys, two with more than 20 years of experience, are campaigning for a spot on the November ballot in hopes of ultimately becoming judge of Floyd County Superior Court No. 3. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:58:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/politics/local_story_121105632.html http://www.news-tribune.net/politics/local_story_121105632.html Defense attorney Michael McDaniel is running against incumbent Judge Susan L. Orth for a spot on the ballot for November’s Floyd County Superior Court No. 1 race. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:21:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/politics/local_story_121102458.html http://www.news-tribune.net/politics/local_story_121102458.html The Sen. Hillary Clinton campaign has released details of the Democratic Party presidential hopeful’s Thursday visit to Jeffersonville, and the wife of Clinton’s opponent, Sen. Barack Obama, also is scheduled to visit the city.