Masson's Blog (Free subscription) | 10/28/2008
To represent Indiana’s Fourth Congressional District, the Lafayette Journal & Courier has endorsed Democratic challenger Nels Ackerson over incumbent Steve Buyer. Ackerson seems the better choice. He views the job of governance as one involving compromise and negotiation. Buyer’s approach has too often been one in which political ideology trumps all else. Allegiance to Republican ideals and [...]
Indy Star (Free subscription) | 10/25/2008
WASHINGTON -- Rep. Steve Buyer is the only House member from Indiana to be outspent by his challenger in the first two weeks of October and for the entire election cycle, according to campaign disclosure reports filed Thursday.
Indy Star (Free subscription) | 10/24/2008
WASHINGTON - Rep. Steve Buyer, R-Monticello, is the only House member from Indiana to be outspent by his challenger in the first two weeks of October and for the entire election cycle, according to campaign disclosure reports filed Thursday.
Masson's Blog (Free subscription) | 10/24/2008
Maureen Groppe, writing for Gannett News Service, reports that Democratic challenger Nels Ackerson has outspent incumbent Republican Steve Buyer in the race to represent Indiana’s Fourth Congressional District. Buyer could be planning a massive advertising campaign since he apparently has $800,000 left in the bank versus Ackerson’s $51,000. (Assuming that is, Obama and Daniels have [...]
Masson's Blog (Free subscription) | 10/15/2008
Nobody is suggesting that Steve Buyer should start packing up his office just yet, but the Swingstate Project is keeping an eye on Nels Ackerson’s challenge to the incumbent Republican. Finally, if there is one grassroots candidate which may come across the finish line on election night, then Nels Ackerson (IN) may be the one. [...]
Masson's Blog (Free subscription) | 10/02/2008
The Clinton County Farm Bureau held an event that both Congressional candidates Nels Ackerson and Steve Buyer attended. Ackerson told the organizers about a prior commitment later in the evening and asked for an early speaking time. His campaign was told that they would try to accommodate his schedule. As it turns out, the President [...]
Masson's Blog (Free subscription) | 09/19/2008
Despite his tough talk about using nuclear weapons in Afghanistan, incumbent Republican Steve Buyer seems a little timid when it comes to debating the issues of concern to his constituents. This reluctance has apparently been noted in Lafayette. A sign seen at 9th & Twyckenham in Lafayette: Buyer is, of course, facing a vigorous challenge from [...]
Masson's Blog (Free subscription) | 09/16/2008
I heard on WBAA that Nels Ackerson, challenger to Republican incumbent Steve Buyer in Indiana’s Fourth Congressional District, will be accepting a debate invitation at Purdue. Steve Buyer has already indicated his unwillingness to make himself available to his constituents in such a setting. My understanding is that the event will be taking place at [...]
Masson's Blog (Free subscription) | 09/14/2008
In Indiana’s Fourth Congressional District, there is evidence that Nels Ackerson is running strong against incumbent Republican, Steve Buyer; with a survey showing Ackerson at 36% to Buyer’s 38% and 26% undecided. The very first thing to note is that the Journal & Courier poll was not scientific. Normally, I would not bother mentioning such [...]
Masson's Blog (Free subscription) | 09/12/2008
For some reason, this most recent press release from the Ackerson campaign reminds me of Robert DeNiro in Cape Fear saying, “Come out, come out, wherever you are.” Once again 16 year incumbent Steve Buyer has said “NO!” to a debate in Clinton County being sponsored by the Frankfort Times and WILO. Steve [...]
Indy Star (Free subscription) | 08/29/2008
DANVILLE, Ind. -- After about 75 minutes of mostly civil debate on energy and agriculture, Indiana 4th District Republican Rep. Steve Buyer and his Democratic challenger, Nels Ackerson, could no longer hold back the sniping.
Masson's Blog (Free subscription) | 08/29/2008
I am thankful to the Journal & Courier for broadcasting the Ackerson/Buyer debate in Indiana’s 4th Congressional race. But, I do have to say that the audio was a little sketchy. In particular, Steve Buyer’s audio feed was miserable. On top of that, I had to interrupt my viewing to tend to my children, and [...]
Liberal Indiana (Free subscription) | 08/29/2008
A political debate between 4th CD incumbent Steve Buyer and Nels Akerson is the perfect appetizer for the Obama dessert coming up this evening. Hat tip to Twitter user hotBiscuit for the info: Nels Ackerson and Steve Buyer debate, live online 7pm EST: http://snurl.com/3ksfb I hear Nels has a kick ass website!
Masson's Blog (Free subscription) | 08/28/2008
Nels Ackerson will debate Steve Buyer on Thursday, August 28, 2008 at 7 p.m. at the Hendricks County 4H Complex (1900 East Main Street, Danville, IN). The doors open at 6. I don’t believe any radio or television outlets are scheduled to broadcast the event and rumor has it that the Buyer campaign doesn’t even [...]
Masson's Blog (Free subscription) | 07/24/2008
Incumbent Congressional Candidate, Steve Buyer, appears to be vigorously ducking debates (h/t Blue Indiana) with challenger Nels Ackerson. This isn’t terribly surprising. Buyer probably would not fare well against Ackerson whose resume is one of those that makes us all feel a bit inadequate and who could be expected to speak comfortably and knowledgeably on [...]
