Young Pups vs. Old Mules

Think I got one more run in me Tom ??? Hee Haw

   While reading SI Open Minded's recent post CLICK HERE handicapping candidates who might enter the Southern Indiana state Representative race, The BatBlog was once again taken aback by the big disparity in the ages of the potential candidates by party.

 The GOP's main contenders are young pups fairly new but successful so far in the local political game. Matt "Lapdog" Owen,  Zach Payne and Callie Jahn head the list. All of whom are in their 20's are early 30's. Conversely the Democratic list has old mules "Toxic" John Perkins and Tom "The Bulldozer" Galligan heading the slate of potential candidates are both in their 70's. This pretty much sums up both the differences and the successes lately of both parties in local politics.

 The BatBlog for years has been calling for an influx of new, young vibrant Democratic candidates for local elections but so far it just hasn't happened. Rank in file Democrats let out a collective moan every time we hear that "Toxic" John is considering another, what will prove to be  disastrous  run at political office. Don't get us wrong HT himself is an "old mule", most old mules are wise, but as a Democrat it is time for  changes in our party leadership both nationally and locally...

We will be profiling the races for Steve Stemler's vacated seat later as well as looking at Stemler's potential political future, but for now us Blue Dog democrats can only shake our heads and wonder when ???