Politics

“I am a proud son of South Bend, Indiana. And I am running for President of the United States.”

What’s happening—and what’s next—at the intersection of Indiana politics and business?

The Buttigieg campaign may be more of a movement than a moment.

“If we are going to be able to say, ‘Indy Welcomes All,’ we need that to hold true,” says Visit Indy’s Chris Gahl.

South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg racked up a stunning $7 million in the first quarter of his presidential exploratory committee his campaign announced Monday, defying expectations for a candidacy that began with an email list of just 20,000.

Why mountain-bikers and environmentalists are on a collision course at Fort Harrison State Park.

“I’ve just kind of made a promise to myself that I’m not going to be public about issues that aren’t things I directly vote on, because it doesn’t serve my constituents.”

“Everyone’s talking about Beto and Biden. But here’s another ‘B’ you should know.”

Can South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg work the angles to become a dark-horse presidential contender for the Democrats in 2020?

“I was very honored to be the first here in Indiana. Obviously, we made state history here.”

“The Democratic Party is more than a party of coastal elites.”

“I think voters here probably are ready for universal healthcare.”

No one really knows anything.

“It feels like he’s the embodiment of the brokenness of our democracy,” says one Hollingsworth critic.

Oladipo with the assist.