The General and The Donald...Knight endorses Trump for POTUS

  Former I.U. basketball coach Bobby Knight and GOP presidential candidate Donald (The Donald) Trump are drawing huge crowds and a lot of media attention as they traverse Indiana urging Hoosiers to support and vote for The Donald in Tuesday's primary election. Indiana has become an important state as Trump looks to secure the Republican nomination in the U.S. presidential race.

 Even though Knight was fired by Indiana University he is still beloved by many Hoosiers around the state. How much influence Knight's glowing  endorsement of Trump will have on Indiana's primary is unknown, but his presence has helped Trump draw huge crowds to his rallies.

 The Batblog knows one thing, an endorsement by The General (Knight) will go a lot farther with Hoosiers than Governor Mike Pence's endorsement of  smarmy "Lyin Ted" Cruz...

Clark Co. Council Races

Four candidates from each party will vie for three positions to qualify for the November general election and the three at large seats on the Clark Co. council. Three incumbents on the current council Kevin Vissing (D), Joe Hubbard and Kelly Khuri (R) will attempt to be reelected.
 In the primary only one candidate from each party will be eliminated.

On the Democratic side according to the BatPoll the least popular candidate appears to be former council member and perennial candidate Perry Smith. The Batblog agrees, Smith has had his time on the council and it's time for someone else. Kevin Vissing along with Joe Hubbard and newcomer Mark Felix get the nod and endorsement of this blog. They should and will win their primary races...

 The GOP council race may be closer as four vie for the three positions. Incumbent Kelly Khuri has been outstanding in her first term and has earned reelection. Though he trails in the BatBlog we endorse former Sellersburg town council member Doug Reiter a man of integrity and Terry Conway to continue on to the fall election along with Ms. Khuri...

 Be Sure To Vote ....May 3

A Good Idea...A Clark Co. Carnival ???

The BatBlog thinks Clark Co. sheriff Jamey Noel may have hit on a good idea with his recent food and T-shirt booth set up at this years Thunder over Louisville. Why not have all city and county government offices participate as well, and at other local fairs and festivals ???  Setting up various types of carnival food, t-shirt and novelty booths could prove to be a windfall, with the profits being used to help alleviate taxes and pay for government services.

 Think of the possibilities cake wheels, Chuck -A-Luck, jugglers maybe even a dunking booth where you could dunk your least favorite politician in water, the ideas are limitless. Have some local past and present politicians dress up like clowns (some would be naturals) to pass out balloons and candy to the kiddies...

We could even take this idea one step farther... how about a Clark Co. Carnival ??? Either on the court house lawn or at the Big Four landing...Pony rides, clown shows maybe some rides. A win win situation for everyone involved...create revenue for tax coffers and create campaign opportunities for local politicians...

Clark Co. Commissioner Race...A Clear Choice...

Has earned reelection...

Clark Co. Republicans have a clear and easy choice in the upcoming primary election. Rick Stephenson has shown complete transparency and willingness to work for all residents of the county during his first term. He openly will answer or find answers to anyone needing help with problems personally from his phone or over the internet,something unheard of in the past of someone in his position.

 We have heard the rumors about his possible disfavor with party leaders. If true So What !!! Rick will tell you personally he works for us , the voters and taxpayers not the GOP party. Rick's popularity with Clark Co. residents far exceed  the popularity of the so called party leadership anyway.

More obstruction ?

In the wrong race

 Rick's opponents in May's primary are former Jeff City councilman Connie Sellers and local attorney Kyle Williams. Sellers is way out of her league in this race, her tenure on the Jeff city council was highlighted by her and several others obstruction of mayor Mike Moore's projects and ideas. The last thing the County government needs is the obstruction Sellers brings to the table.


Williams who gave judge Joe Weber a pretty good race in the Circuit Court race last year may have a  good future in politics, but this is Rick Stephenson's position , he has earned the trust and showed the work ethic and transparency that is refreshing change of former Commissioners..

 We do find it peculiar that the GOP would put not one but two candidates (possibly to split the vote) up against a popular commissioner like Rick has been. Whether its party squabbles or what ...Rick Stephenson has earned reelection and will win in May and November and he gets a two thumbs up endorsement from the BatBlog....

A Wise and Sensible Decision

Lost friends...gone but not forgotten...

The Batblog applauds the Jeffersonville City Council or at least the four members who rejected the rezoning application by GCCS . The rezoning  would have allowed Greater Clark Co. Schools to put a bus depot in a key commercial section of 10th St. and in the process creating a traffic nightmare for commuters.

The influx of new council members this year especially Dustin White and Callie Jahn appears to at least early on,  turned around a council that frankly in the past has made some rather stupid decisions. Namely eliminating Jeffersonville City court, spending millions on a soccer field and persisting to remain as the Parks Authority as well as the city council.

 Poor Ed "Moe" Zastawny (who voted for rezoning) is alone as the sole remaining member of the anti Mayor Moore coalition. His partners in obstruction Sellers, Mike "Mr. Greenjeans" Smith and Dennis "Weeds in the Median" Julius are thankfully long gone. You can almost bet your house if those former  members were still on the council along with Moe we would have that bus depot right square on 10th....if for nothing more than , to spite the mayor and his wishes.

 Mr. White and Ms. Jahn have so far brought some sense and sensibility to a council that needed it. Ms. Jahn has shown wisdom beyond her years and experience and though the BatBlog supported her opponent K. Vissing we have been pleasantly surprised by her performance. Dustin was backed by the BatBlog and we knew he would do well...

Keep up the good work for the citizens of Jeffersonville because...... We will "Remain Vigilant"

Sour Grapes !!!

We got robbed....."politics"

Recently unseated Jeffersonville City councilman Steve Webb and his attorney Larry "The Can Man " Wilder are crying foul in the recent decision by Judge Andrew Adams to seat Josh Rodriquez and replacing Webb on the city council.

Judge Adam's decision was based on his ruling in the flawed recount after last November's hotly contested  election. Rather than accepting Judge Adam's decision for a new recount "The Can Man" and Webb would like a hearing in a new court,,,likely the reason judge Adams canceled his "new recount" ruling and seated Rodriquez on the council.

So in essence the "election that never ended" will be still be up in the air, pending a ruling in another court by another judge. The BatBlog feels Judge Adams made a good decision seating Rodriquez and was very wise and fair during the whole court proceedings. Of course Webb felt otherwise and pulled out the politics card,and crying to the press we assume because Judge Adams is a Democrat. Webb said: " This decision just came down to politics. Us versus them politics. It’s sad that the people of Jeffersonville have to deal with this on going process.”

Sorry Mr. Webb but your comments are nothing more than sour grapes. Your comments are unfair to Judge Adams who appears to us was honest  and non partisan and made a decision that was fair to you and the voters of Jeffersonville and it was the right thing to do.


The BatBlog supported and voted for Mr. Webb but his legal decisions and crying to the press has convinced the BatBlog was wrong and Josh Rodriquez is the correct choice...

Congratulations to Josh Rodriquez new Jeffersonville City councilman.....

Three Incumbents Who Have Earned Reelection...

Going forward into next month's primary election three incumbent officeholders here in Clark Co. have earned and deserve to be reelected not only in May but also in the fall general election.
Rick Stephenson, Kevin Vissing, and Kelly Khuri have proven to be fine public servants deserving of another term in the offices they currently hold in county government.

  County Commissioner Stephenson has brought new transparency, openness and  accessibility to an office where in the past those qualities were seriously lacking. Stephenson along with Co. councilman Vissing openly discuss and attempt to solve problems and issues through social media and the internet, something unheard of by many officeholders past and present. Mr. Stephenson has an open question and answer thread on the local internet forum the Clark County Chatter. Kevin regularly posts information and his  slant of issues on The BatBlog aka Jeffersonville Clark Co. blog.

  Kevin to I'm sure will answer any question anyone might have thru his cell phone or submit it here at The BatBlog which he frequents regularly. Ms. Khuri has proven to be also accessible and one of the most determined supporters of fiscal conservatism and responsibility and a true dedicated steward of her constituent's tax dollars.

The ongoing budget crunch has created tough times for our county but going forward these three along with some of the other commissioners and councilpersons appear to be working well together to hopefully solve and improve a tough situation(budget problem) they were left with.

We will talk more about the individual races later but Rick , Kevin, and Kelly have earned and deserve our votes in this election year...


Be Sure to Vote !!!

  

The Election 2016 BatPoll is Up ...

The 2016 Primary election BatPoll is up.... not a lot of important contested races on the ballot will be adding the State Rep. races later ....Be Sure To Vote !!!

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It's Time to Seat Josh Rodriquez on the Jeff City Council

Judge Andrew Adams has ruled the recount for the Jeffersonville City Council at Large Seat flawed and declared a new recount to  be held to determine the winners. The initial recount in the words of someone close to the procedure was "a real clusterf _ _ _."

 Since Judge Adams has ruled the first recount void it is only right that Josh Rodriquez(D) be seated on the council until the new recount can hopefully come to a conclusion to this on going race. Rodriquez along with Nathan Samuel(D) and Matt Owen(R) were the initial Election night winners and Rodriquez should take his seat until if and when a legitimate recount ruling can determine otherwise.

 Kudos to Judge Adams for appointing people he feels confident will dutifully recount all the votes and determine the true winners. The first go around (recount) appears to have been tarnished by politics...hopefully this time the results will be conclusive.

Until then Josh Rodriquez needs to take his seat on the council he rightfully won on election night, until if or when a recount overturns the results....

News/Tribune or The National Inquirer ???

 I know it's beating a dead horse but one last gripe about the reality TV show "60 Days In." Every week the local newspaper News/Tribune plasters a story (usually on the front page) and live Blog of this weeks episode. Note to the News/Tribune...THIS IS NOT NEWS !!!.Most people the BatBlog included know that like 99% of reality series , this stuff is staged and not authentic. Stories have come out exposing the  actors/ participants for what they really are and one of the inmates filmed has stated scenes are shown out of context to falsely portray events in the jail as real.

 Maybe the News/Tribune editors find this stuff interesting but readers want news in their newspaper not fiction. As reality series go this one isn't even halfway interesting. The producers have taken thousands of hours of filming and have taken isolated incidents and and edit them in to fit into the drama and stories their actors attempt to create. It's terrible and been exposed by numerous reviews , for a really good one CLICK HERE...

Trash TV that our local sheriff and newspaper tries to sell off as real, They are both either terribly naive or trying to capitalize on the misfortune and ugliness of jail for their own publicity and sense of fame. Sad and disturbing...

Honey Boo Boo Contest...

 Two reality TV stars Honey Boo Boo and Sheriff Noel have been morphed into one.... Sheriff Boo Boo.

Challenged by River Fox's version HT presents his version ...

RiverFox

HT

Celebrity Look a Likes

Happy Birthday !!! Tina

Happy Birthday to a solid local Republican (which I don't hold against her) office holder on her ??? birthday (I know but I'm a gentleman.)

Sellerburg is fortunate to have this lady as a member of their town council, she has a bright future as she moves forward with her political career, we need more like her !

Tina The BatBlog  was e-mailed some pictures from an undisclosed friend from your recent birthday party. They include a glamour shot ( nice hat !!!) and one with Newt Gingrich (YEECHH !!!). If you ever say anything bad about the "Award Winning " BatBlog I will be sure and post them for the world to see.

So be careful in your political decisions but most of all have a great day Martina "Tina" Webster....

VJ Day !!! Victory for Jeffersonville

L to R  Fifer, Fetter, Weber, Merkley and Moore

Citing the benefits of both cities , officials from Jeffersonville and Clarksville signed a peace treaty today ending hostilities and bring an end to the 4 day war. While details to be decided later in court over some stolen parking places, officials  thought it was in the best interests to sign the agreement today.

 Jeffersonville claimed victory and will take back possession of  Court Ave. immediately.

The Honorable Judge Joseph Weber presided over the signing of the peace agreement ceremony.

City Hall with commemorative flag

Terms of the Treaty:

1. Clarksville shall stay within it's own boundaries and never try and occupy or alter a Jeffersonville street again.

2. If Clarksville violates condition No.1 then HT's  6  point plan goes immediately into effect with no negotiations. Which includes annexation of Clarksville by Jeffersonville.

3. If Clarksville obeys the treaty Jeffersonville promises to never annex or lay claim to Clarksville's historical Theater X  district or any of it's artifacts.

4. If Clarksville obeys the treaty Jeffersonville promises to do everything in their power to keep politicians Tom  "Bulldozer" Galligan , Ed "Moe" Zastawny, and "Toxic" John Perkins from moving to Clarksville and running for Clarksville offices.

5. Clarksville is to immediately return Goliath to Jeffersonville to face war crime charges of consorting with the enemy...

6. Clarksville must declare Jeffersonville the Victor and fly the Jeff commemorative flag at their City hall for 30 days , and with such declaration save the embarrassment of having Jeffersonville  take claim to the Colgate clock to relocate in the Big Four Landing. The Colgate clock second most historical location next to Theater X.

Commemorative flag

Jeffersonville will also consider consorting with the enemy charges against councilpersons Gill and Samuel for their telling the media they thought the conditions were agreed upon for the Clarksville occupation of Court Ave.

Jeffersonville's huge victory is a warning to other local municipalities  "Don't Tread On Us" and a special thanks to HT, whose 6 point plan was ultimately what brought Clarksville to their knees...

Day 3 ...Clarksville - Jeffersonville War... Negotiations Begin

EXCLUSIVE **** The Clarksville - Jeffersonville War - Day 3
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 With both sides honoring an agreed cease fire, a team of negotiators from both Jeffersonville and Clarksville sat down with an arbitrator at Kye's to try and work out an agreement to end hostilities between the two municipalities. The Jeffersonville contingent was led by Mayor/General Mike Moore and included City Attorney Les Merkley, City Council President Matt Owen, and recently named  Jeffersonville Defense Secretary (former Navy Seal)  HT...

Clarksville was represented by Town board president Paul Fetter, attorney Greg Fifer and Town council member John Gilkey... Clark Co. sheriff Jamey Noel provided security

From Left to R  Greg Fifer, Paul Fetter, Jamey Noel, and John Gilkey, Arbitrator
Seated L to R  Matt Owen, HT, Mike Moore,  Les Merkley