Governor Primary Candidates 2024 (R)

[KittySlayer]

Just got my absentee ballot. Wow, six Republican candidates. Any comments on who might be good or bad (and why).

Braun
Chambers
Crouch
Doden
Hill
Reitenour

 

[WebSnyper]

Anyone watch the debate tonight?

Braun, Chambers, Crouch, and Doden participated as the other 2 were not polling high enough to get the invite.

 

[firecadet613]

Anyone watch the debate tonight?

Braun, Chambers, Crouch, and Doden participated as the other 2 were not polling high enough to get the invite.

We did, surprised there wasn't a lively thread about it.

We met Curtis Hill over the weekend and were disappointed he wasn't polling high enough to get in the debate and likely stands no chance.

Going into the debate I was leaning Braun, but IMO Crouch did well. I only watched about half of it but the wife watched it all.

Crouch was big on phasing out the income tax and no mandates or restrictions (gave Holcomb a 'C' for how he handled Covid). Hard no on legalizing Marijuana and believes life begins at conception.

Chambers couldn't shut up and kept going over his time (even during the very short, one word answer questions). Turns out he spearheaded the LEAP district (Eli Lilly in Boone County) so he's a hard no, Doden avoided the question how is Holcomb doing and didn't impress me with his answers.

 

[10mm]

Any word on Rainwater trying again?

 

[firecadet613]

Any word on Rainwater trying again?

I heard he is.

 

[Quiet Observer]

For those who are interested Mr. Trump, apparently endorsed Braun.
https://www.indystar.com/story/news...un-in-indiana-governor-race-2024/71386955007/

I will try to find the debate on YouTube to help me make my choice.

 

[KLB]

I'll be voting for Braun. He's done a really good job voting with the Constitution as a Senator.

 

[WebSnyper]

We did, surprised there wasn't a lively thread about it.

We met Curtis Hill over the weekend and were disappointed he wasn't polling high enough to get in the debate and likely stands no chance.

Going into the debate I was leaning Braun, but IMO Crouch did well. I only watched about half of it but the wife watched it all.

Crouch was big on phasing out the income tax and no mandates or restrictions (gave Holcomb a 'C' for how he handled Covid). Hard no on legalizing Marijuana and believes life begins at conception.

Chambers couldn't shut up and kept going over his time (even during the very short, one word answer questions). Turns out he spearheaded the LEAP district (Eli Lilly in Boone County) so he's a hard no, Doden avoided the question how is Holcomb doing and didn't impress me with his answers.

I thought Chambers got a bit better toward the end.

Each of them seemed to have a few things that they seemed to use as a policy platform except Braun.

Braun did not impress me at all in this debate.

Leaning towards Chambers for the business/economic aspects, but need to know more on some of his other stances (2A being one of those)

I agree, Crouch seemed to do well. She didn't really answer how she plans to replace the income tax revenue other than saying it won't happen overnight, but she had that as well as the mental health item as her priorities it seemed.

I thought the questions were a bit simplistic but given the time that they slotted for answers it couldn't get very deep I guess.

The gas tax question for example begged to be a wider question on plans for tax structures, including property, income, sales, etc taxes, which was where the candidates generally wanted to take it.

 

[firecadet613]

I thought Chambers got a bit better toward the end.

Each of them seemed to have a few things that they seemed to use as a policy platform except Braun.

Braun did not impress me at all in this debate.

Leaning towards Chambers for the business/economic aspects, but need to know more on some of his other stances (2A being one of those)

I agree, Crouch seemed to do well. She didn't really answer how she plans to replace the income tax revenue other than saying it won't happen overnight, but she had that as well as the mental health item as her priorities it seemed.

I thought the questions were a bit simplistic but given the time that they slotted for answers it couldn't get very deep I guess.

The gas tax question for example begged to be a wider question on plans for tax structures, including property, income, sales, etc taxes, which was where the candidates generally wanted to take it.

Agreed. Braun (surprisingly) didn't do well. The last ten minutes (and the question about the time zone) were a joke and waste of time...

 

[Magyars]

I thought Braun and Crouch did the best.

 

[COOPADUP]

Was an interesting watch and appreciated the no commercial hour.
Will probably support Braun.

 

[HKFaninCarmel]

Don’t know much about them, but Chambers is winning the yard sign game around these parts.

 

[KLB]

I agree, Crouch seemed to do well. She didn't really answer how she plans to replace the income tax revenue other than saying it won't happen overnight, but she had that as well as the mental health item as her priorities it seemed.

Our Governor has no real power when it comes to making or changing law, so those kinds of questions are really quite meaningless.

 

[WebSnyper]

Our Governor has no real power when it comes to making or changing law, so those kinds of questions are really quite meaningless.

Do most governors? Or do they put forth the plan /objectives that the legislature (if aligned from a party standpoint) should be taking up?

And it seems to me if a plan is to pull a major part of revenue from the budget being able to state where one is going to make it up matters. If it's going to be via consumption taxes (sales, etc) or property taxes, taxes levied on corporations, etc. Moving the air in the balloon will impact someone and I'd like to know where.

The questions were fluff and it showed.

 

[KLB]

Do most governors? Or do they put forth the plan /objectives that the legislature (if aligned from a party standpoint) should be taking up?

And it seems to me if a plan is to pull a major part of revenue from the budget being able to state where one is going to make it up matters. If it's going to be via consumption taxes (sales, etc) or property taxes, taxes levied on corporations, etc. Moving the air in the balloon will impact someone and I'd like to know where.

The questions were fluff and it showed.

I imagine they were. I didn't watch.

My goal will be to vote for someone that hopefully will not be another Holcomb.

 

[cg21]

Crouch was nra’s pick…. I really prefer rainwater and yes he is running.

 

[Destro]

For those who are interested Mr. Trump, apparently endorsed Braun.

Shifty Grifters Unite!

His "Back the Blue" commercials make me wanna puke. What a fraud...

 

[Ingomike]

Crouch was nra’s pick…. I really prefer rainwater and yes he is running.

Well Rainwater is not going to be governor.

 

[cg21]

Well Rainwater is not going to be governor.

Yep. I said who I preferred. Not who is likely to win.

 

[1nderbeard]

I like Braun. I also like the idea of phasing out the income tax. Indiana has been a financially well run state, and hope that would continue. Not sure yet.