Indiana
Sen. Mike Braun leads Indiana GOP primary for governor: Poll
Sen. Mike Braun (R-Ind.) boasts a substantial lead in Indiana’s Republican gubernatorial primary, new polling shows, weeks out from the state’s May contest.
A new Emerson College Polling/The Hill survey of Indiana voters found Braun the clear leader in the gubernatorial GOP race with 34 percent support among likely primary voters.
His rivals — including Indiana Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch; former Indiana Commerce Secretary Brad Chambers and Eric Doden, a former appointee of ex-Gov. Mike Pence — each got seven percent or less.
Notably, a plurality of voters, or 43 percent, are still undecided.
Braun’s primary support is roughly 10 points higher among men than women, noted Spencer Kimball, executive director of Emerson College Polling — and more than half of women, or 51 percent, are undecided.
Republican primary voters who think immigration is the top issue facing the state break for Braun at 48 percent, Kimball said.
After just one term in the Senate, Braun is looking to succeed Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb, who is term-limited. The GOP has controlled the governor’s mansion in the Hoosier State for nearly two decades.
The Indiana senator’s gubernatorial bid leaves his upper chamber seat open in 2024, and he’s endorsed Rep. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) to replace him.
At the top of the ticket, President Biden and former President Trump are leading their respective parties — and GOP candidate Nikki Haley dropped out on Wednesday, after the poll was conducted, to set Trump on a clear path to the nomination.
In a hypothetical general election matchup, 55 percent of registered voters in Indiana back Trump, while just 34 percent pick Biden — and another 12 percent are undecided.
Braun last month said Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell should “bit his tongue” and endorse Trump’s reelection bid, which the GOP leader did on Wednesday.
“Donald Trump is the GOP nominee to defeat Biden and save America – there is no third option and if you are a Republican elected official who refuses to support Trump then you are helping Joe Biden and hurting America,” Braun wrote in a recent post on X.
Trump has endorsed Braun for governor.
The Indiana poll was conducted March 2-5 among 1,000 registered voters, with a credibility interval, similar to a poll’s margin of error, of plus or minus 3 percentage points. Among the subgroup of 526 likely Republican primary voters, the credibility interval was plus or minus 4.2 percentage points.
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Indiana
Indiana needs to legalize online poker. Players have waited long enough.
I am writing regarding legalization of online poker in Indiana. It is ludicrous for Indiana to have sports betting and lottery and no online poker.
Many residents love playing poker recreationally and have played in home games all their lives, but they have disabilities or mobility issues, or they do not enjoy the casino atmosphere.
I know there has been a recent scandal involving a representative and the gaming bill, but really that is nothing new to voters who are adults and know that corruption exists. The answer to corruption is to root it out and deal with it. I believe voters are mature and intelligent enough to continue to back online poker legislation.
Legislation should be brought up in the next Indiana General Assembly session. Adult residents of Indiana have waited long enough to do something they should already be able to do.
Paula Bishop lives in Terre Haute.
Indiana
Reggie Miller’s Viral Instagram Post After Indiana Pacers Beat Knicks
On Sunday evening, the Indiana Pacers defeated the New York Knicks by a score of 130-109 to win Game 7 of their second-round playoff series.
All-Star point guard Tyrese Haliburton led the way with 26 points, four rebounds, six assists, one steal and one block while shooting 10/17 from the field and 6/12 from the three-point range in 33 minutes of playing time.
With the victory, the Pacers are now headed to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since the 2014 season.
After the game, Basketball Hall of Famer (and Pacers legend) Reggie Miller sent out a post on Instagram that got a lot of attention.
Miller captioned his post: “When the series CHANGED!! Jalen Brunson you’re a true BALLER, been the best player in these playoffs, but you and your boys can all heal up together on some beautiful beaches in Cancun, please enjoy!!#PacersKnicksRivalryLives#GodDontLikeUgly“
Miller spent his entire 18-year career with Indiana, and led them to the 2000 NBA Finals (they lost to Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers).
The five-time NBA All-Star had career averages of 18.2 points, 3.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 47.1% from the field and 39.5% from the three-point range in 1,389 regular season games.
As for the Pacers, they will now face off against Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics (who beat the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second round).
Game 1 of the series will be on Tuesday evening in Boston, Massachusetts.
Indiana
Indiana high school softball sectional scores and pairings
(WNDU) – The postseason is officially here for high school softball teams in Michiana!
Sectionals begin across the Hoosier State on Monday and continue through Saturday. Winners advance to a one-game regional next Tuesday, May 28.
Here’s a look at the sectionals involving schools in our viewing area. For a full look at sectional pairings and scores across the state, click here.
SECTIONAL 3: South Bend Adams
Game 1 (Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. EDT): Plymouth vs. South Bend Saint Joseph
Game 2 (Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT): Michigan City vs. Mishawaka
Game 3 (Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. EDT): South Bend Adams vs. Game 1 winner
Game 4 (Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT): LaPorte vs. Game 2 winner
Championship (Friday, 7 p.m. EDT): Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 winner
SECTIONAL 4: Northridge
Game 1 (Monday, 5 p.m. EDT): Concord vs. Penn
Game 2 (Monday, 7 p.m. EDT): Warsaw vs. Elkhart
Game 3 (Wednesday, 5 p.m. EDT): Northridge vs. Game 1 winner
Game 4 (Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT): Goshen vs. Game 2 winner
Championship (Friday, 6 p.m. EDT): Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 winner
SECTIONAL 19: Mishawaka Marian (at Newton Park)
Game 1 (Monday, 5:30 p.m. EDT): South Bend Clay vs. Jimtown
Game 2 (Monday, 7:30 p.m. EDT): New Prairie vs. South Bend Riley
Game 3 (Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. EDT): Mishawaka Marian vs. Game 1 winner
Game 4 (Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. EDT): South Bend Washington vs. Game 2 winner
Championship (Thursday, 6 p.m. EDT): Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 winner
SECTIONAL 20: Kankakee Valley
Game 1 (Tuesday, 4:30 p.m. CDT/5:30 p.m. EDT): Knox vs. Tippecanoe Valley
Game 2 (Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. CDT/7:30 p.m. EDT): Kankakee Valley vs. John Glenn
Game 3 (Thursday, 4:30 p.m. CDT/5:30 p.m. EDT): Rensselaer Central vs. Game 1 winner
Game 4 (Thursday, 6:30 p.m. CDT/7:30 p.m. EDT): Culver Academies vs. Game 2 winner
Championship (Saturday): Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 winner
SECTIONAL 21: Fairfield
Game 1 (Monday, 5:30 p.m. EDT): East Noble vs. Lakeland
Game 2 (Monday, 7:30 p.m. EDT): West Noble vs. Fairfield
Game 3 (Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. EDT): Wawasee vs. Game 1 winner
Game 4 (Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT): NorthWood vs. Game 2 winner
Championship (Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT): Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 winner
SECTIONAL 34: South Central (Union Mills)
Game 1 (Monday, 5 p.m. CDT/6 p.m. EDT): LaVille vs. Bremen
Game 2 (Tuesday, 5 p.m. CDT/6 p.m. EDT): South Central (Union Mills) vs. Hebron
Game 3 (Wednesday, 5 p.m. CDT/ 6 p.m. EDT): Wheeler vs. Game 1 winner
Championship (Saturday, 12 p.m. CDT/1 p.m. EDT): Game 2 winner vs. Game 3 winner
SECTIONAL 35: Central Noble
Game 1 (Monday, 5:30 p.m. EDT): Westview vs. Churubusco
Game 2 (Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. EDT): Eastside vs. Central Noble
Game 3 (Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT): Prairie Heights vs. Game 1 winner
Championship (TBD): Game 2 winner vs. Game 3 winner
SECTIONAL 36: South Adams
Game 1 (Monday, 5:30 p.m. EDT): Manchester vs. Whitko
Game 2 (Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. EDT): South Adams vs. Adams Central
Game 3 (Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. EDT): Fort Wayne Bishop Luers vs. Game 1 winner
Game 4 (Thursday, 5:30 p.m. EDT): Bluffton vs. Game 2 winner
Championship (TBD): Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 winner
SECTIONAL 37: Rochester
Game 1 (Monday, 5 p.m. EDT): Winamac vs. Pioneer
Game 2 (Monday, 7 p.m. EDT): Lewis Cass vs. Rochester
Game 3 (Tuesday, 5 p.m. EDT): Wabash vs. Game 1 winner
Game 4 (Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT): North Judson vs. Game 2 winner
Championship (TBD): Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 winner
SECTIONAL 49: Tri-Township
Game 1 (Monday, 4:30 p.m. CDT/5:30 p.m. EDT): Tri-Township vs. Kouts
Game 2: Washington Township 7, DeMotte Christian 0 (Forfeit)
Game 3 (Wednesday, 4:30 p.m. CDT/5:30 p.m. EDT): Morgan Township vs. Game 1 winner
Game 4 (Thursday, 4:30 p.m. CDT/5:30 p.m. EDT): Hammond Science & Tech vs. Washington Township
Championship (Friday, 4:30 p.m. CDT/5:30 p.m. EDT): Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 winner
SECTIONAL 50: Westville
Game 1 (Monday, 4:30 p.m. CDT/5:30 p.m. EDT): Westville vs. Marquette Catholic
Game 2 (Tuesday, 4:30 p.m. CDT/5:30 p.m. EDT): Oregon-Davis vs. Argos
Game 3 (Wednesday, 4:30 p.m. CDT/5:30 p.m. EDT): Triton vs. Game 1 winner
Game 4 (Thursday, 4:30 p.m. CDT/5:30 p.m. EDT): Culver Community vs. Game 2 winner
Championship (TBD): Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 winner
SECTIONAL 51: Fremont
Game 1 (Monday, 5:30 p.m. EDT): Lakewood Park Christian vs. Hamilton
Game 2 (Monday, 7:30 p.m. EDT): Fremont vs. Elkhart Christian
Championship (Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT): Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winner
SECTIONAL 52: North Miami
Game 1 (Monday, 5 p.m. EDT): Caston vs. West Central
Game 2 (Monday, 7 p.m. EDT): Northfield vs. Southwood
Game 3 (Tuesday, 5 p.m. EDT): North Miami vs. Game 1 winner
Game 4 (Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT): North White vs. Game 2 winner
Championship (TBD): Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 winner
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