HT's Thoughts on This and That...

1. Hillary should pick Bernie Sanders as her V.P., I think if the primary elections would start over today Bernie would win the nomination and become president.

2. Jobs and growth are good but they are days (maybe it's my age) when I wish Jeff was just a sleepy little town again like Mayberry.

3. Such a sad tragedy at the Cincinnati Zoo, an awesome creature (silverback gorilla) sacrificed because of a parent's negligence.

4. Trump starting to wear thin, his hammering Cruz and Rubio were cool , attacking the Clinton's especially their personal life not so cool...

5. Everybody should see the Indy 500 at least once....a great spectacle...

6. Does anybody buy the premise of  "60 days In"...I don't... and thought it was boring as hell and only watched 2 or 3 episodes...

7. Anybody remember Mazoni's rolled oysters ?? I would love to find a close alternative...they were great.

8. I give Noel credit for cleaning up the jail to some extent, but the picture from the Barnstable/Brown Derby party reminds me of Barney and Gomer going big time...

Some Gave All

My father was a veteran of both WW II and the Korean War, luckily he came back from both. Many did not return to their families and gave the ultimate sacrifice , their lives... for our country to be the free great nation that it is today. Lets honor these brave men and women on this Memorial Day weekend....All gave  some, Some gave all...

Regional ??? Airport Needs Mo Money...

The BatBlog has touched on this subject a couple of times before, but it was back in the news this week that the Clark Co.Regional Airport is still pandering for more money.  Time is running out for the Airport Authority to secure the $750,000 needed from local governments to fund the airport's runway expansion project in coordination with federal funds.

 So far the only confirmed solid contribution was from the town of Clarksville for $100,000. The rest of the money needed is still in the talking stages with  municipalities like Jeffersonville who is being asked to give up  $400,000 as their share of the contributions. Clark Co, government has bantered around giving $200,000... IF ....other communities also contribute.

 The BatBlog has several problems with this whole scenario. First of all this is supposed to be a "Regional" Airport and Authority. Why is it only local municipalities (within 10 miles) being asked to pony up ALL the money??? if this is truly for the REGIONS  benefit ????  Secondly why such a big amount from Jeffersonville what about New Albany ??? aren't they in this region ???

 Finally why are local taxpayers on the hook for this ??? when you have River Ridge and the multiple companies residing there with the most to gain from the expansion. It seems to the BatBlog, River Ridge is the logical place to go begging and they should be the first asked and expected to contribute.

Jeffersonville has more pressing needs like a improved traffic infrastructure for one that needs to be

addressed now, before a dime is spent on this airport's wish list. Very few Clark Countians use this airport and a good case can be made that expansion isn't even necessary at this time.

Tom Galligan the president of the air board was never been a good steward of tax dollars. While mayor of Jeff, remember how he tried to cram his "Canal Project" down the taxpayers throats wasting money on engineering plans. He has the finesse of a sledge hammer and not the type you would want to try and sweet talk into municipal wallets

The BatBlog's advise to any local municipality where Galligan shows up at the door pandering for "Mo Money" is not answer the door or slam it in his face and say "The Bank is closed"

Dancin With the Stars (Clark Co. version) Episode 2

Everyone knows about the apparent feud between Jeffersonville City Clerk Vicki Conlin and former Jeff City court judge Ken Pierce. Many actually believe Conlin was the motivating factor behind the political hatchet job that eliminated the City court and Judge Pierce's position. None the less the couple is back together for this week's "Dancin with the Stars" and are the 2nd team to vie for the championship.... Conlin and Pierce have chosen a Swing number from the 50's ....Enjoy and be sure to vote...

Check out 'Swing' on JibJab.com

Clark County Commissioner Dist.2 Candidate

Clark Co. Democrats as of yet have no candidate for the important Co. Commissioners race in November's general election. Certainly this important position won't go unfilled and uncontested. The Democratic caucus can fill this position and going from past experiences this just might be our candidate....Guess who ???  <<<CLICK HERE>>>

Rumor Central...Moore vs. Sellers

 The big rumor around Jeffersonville and Clark Co. and at this point
just a rumor. Is that coming off her resounding victory over incumbent Rick Stephenson in the Co. Commissioner election, Connie Sellers may be having an eye at the Jeffersonville mayor position held by Mike Moore. The race would be several years away as Moore just won reelection in 2015 and a lot of things could happen between now and then, but this would be a compelling race if it occurs.

 It is no rumor that there is no love lost between Moore and Sellers which would add more intrigue to this possible match up. Since both are Republicans any contest would have to be in a primary and who would the GOP leadership favor ??? It's no secret that the GOP turned their backs on incumbents Rick Stephenson and Kelly Khuri in the recently concluded primary where Khuri and Stephenson were defeated.

 You would think Sellers with her big recent big victory and the fact she could be the 1st woman mayor of Jeffersonville that it would be an attractive incentive in the future. Time will tell....

The BatBlog Presents.... Clark Co. Dancin With The Stars

With Clark Co. politicians delving into the reality TV world, The BatBlog thought it would be cool to have our own version of Dancin with The Stars (Clark Co. version). Each week or so a pair of local politicians will perform a dance number and after all the performances have been  concluded you the viewers will decide the winners....This weeks entrants are Jeffersonville mayor Mike Moore (R) and Connie Sellers former Jeff City councilperson and GOP candidate for County Commissioner. They will perform a number from Grease...Enjoy and be sure to vote your favorite at the end...

We've Got Chills... They're Multiplyin.' Watch at JibJab.com!

Cast yourself and your sweetie as characters from the musical Grease to tell them they're the one that you want!

Kelly and Kelley ... Local Libertarians Seek Offices

  Update...A BatBlog apology for omitting  Russell Brooksbank who will be the Libertarian candidate  for 9th dist. House of Representatives...
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Kelly Khuri incumbent Clark County councilwoman has announced her intentions to switch from the local GOP to the Libertarian Party and will enter the C.C. coroners race this fall as a Libertarian. As well the local Libertarian's announced that their party chair Kelley Curran would run for a Clark Co. council at large seat in November that are currently held by Ms. Khuri and two Democrats Kevin Vissing and Joe Hubbard. Ms. Curran will face 3 Rep. and 3 Dem. in the fall election which includes the 2 Dem. incumbents for the 3 at large seats...

Kelly Khuri

Kelley Curran

The BatBlog applauds Kelly and Kelley for stepping
forward and giving local voters another choice in the general election. Both are capable individuals who we feel will champion the best interests of local taxpayers and voters. Particularly being conservative watchdogs with how our tax dollars are spent and not bowing to special interests and attempting to make sure the people are protected from wasteful spending and pet projects.



 While it is advantageous for voters to have several choices, Kelly and Kelley face a huge struggle ahead of them. The two party system is deeply entrenched and a powerful factor facing candidates other than Dem. or Rep. This power was never more evident in Ms. Khuri's recent primary reelection bid where the local GOP leadership turned their back on supporting her even though she had been an excellent public servant during her first term. The lack of support  from party bosses ultimately led to Ms. Khuri's defeat in the primary.

The only trepidation The BatBlog has is Ms. Khuri's choice to run for coroner it seems to us that she would be more suited to a Commissioner, council or some other executive type position. She will face an uphill battle against two well known funeral directors with strong family name recognition ties. None the less and while I personally have never voted for a Libertarian, I would have no problem voting for both of these intelligent, young women who I personally believe would be outstanding public servants as Ms. Khuri has already proven herself.

The BatBlog encourages all Clark Co. voters to give Kelly and Kelley a close look at their candidacies in this November's general election...

Noel, Maples on the Red Carpet at Barnstable Brown Derby Gala

Clark Co. sheriff  Jamey Noel and his trusty sidekick Scotty Maples enjoyed their celebrity status Friday night at the annual Barnstable - Brown Kentucky Derby party. The recent publicity from their reality series 60 Days In appears to have put stars Noel and Maples in the celebrity limelight along with many other reality stars, actors , musicians and other celebrities that attended the extravagant event.

Below is a video detailing the gift bag that every attendee to the annual Barnstable - Brown extravaganza received...and a good time was had by all...

NOTE*** HT of the "Award Winning" BatBlog wasn't invited to this year's event...

UPDATE... Looks like Matt (Lapdog) Owen was in attendance as well...

Libertarian Party Meet and Greet

Kelley Curran
Chair - Libertarian Party of Clark County
Kelley.a.Curran@gmail.com
812-207-3416

Candidate Meet and Greet Tuesday

The Libertarian Party of Clark County will hold a candidate meet and greet Tuesday May 10 at 6:30 PM at Kingfish on Riverside Dr. in Jeffersonville.

Confirmed candidates attending include Russell Brooksbank, candidate for 9th District Congressional Representative, Thomas Keister, candidate for State Representative District 71, and Ryan Jefferson, candidate for Clark County Commissioner District 1. Additional candidates may be announced at the event.

This event is open to all and being held in conjunction with the regular monthly Southern Indiana/Louisville Libertarian Meetup which is held every second Tuesday of the month at 7 PM at Kingfish.

The Libertarian Party is the only third party with automatic ballot access in Indiana. To learn more, please visit LPIN.org.

For more information, please contact Kelley Curran at Kelley.a.Curran@gmail.com or at 812-207-3416.

The Noel Express Keeps on Rollin....Election 2016 Recap

He's controversial and polarizing, and whether you love him or hate him sheriff and Clark Co. GOP party chair Jamey Noel has a well oiled machine rolling down the track and poised for more success in November after yesterday's primaries.

 Give Noel credit where credit is due... his leadership and the slates he has put together are dominating Clark Co. politics right now. Two incumbent Rep. office holders but rumored to be in disfavor with higher ups in the party were unseated yesterday. Incumbent (and The BatBlog thought popular) County Commissioner Rick Stephenson was soundly beaten by former Jeff city councilperson Connie Sellers and incumbent Co. councilwoman Kelly Khuri finished last to 3 party favored opponents.

 It is almost  unheard of ,that two apparently popular incumbents to be seemingly abandoned by their own party in their reelection bids, but that seem to be the case as the Noel Express in a bold move gathers more momentum heading into November's main election.

 With a lot of local Democrats jumping a sinking ship, it may be difficult in November for the party to hold on to the two at large council seats (Vissing and Hubbard) they now hold...and the two Commissioners seats look like lost causes for the fall after Sellers strong win yesterday and the fact so far no Democrat has signed on to challenge the other incumbent Commissioner Jack Coffman. Maybe Galligan and the Dem. caucus will trot out perennial candidate and loser "Toxic " John Perkins to face Coffman.

 Without some drastic changes  soon in the local Dem. party from the top on down Clark Co. Dem. office holders might be as rare as the white rhino as the Noel Republican Machine keeps rolling smoothly to more victories...

The Jeffersonville -Clark Co. Blog (The BatBlog) Election Day Special

The BatBlog will be the place to be for returns later on this evening for Primary 2016 stay tuned. !!!

 HT and Mrs. HT voted earlier today at Utica 2 ...a steady  good turnout for a primary here  we were 350th voters at around 1;30. Hearing the turnout is real good at some locations. Mrs HT voted Democrat and as reported HT voted Rep. for the 1st time...

HT's Ballot

Pres.- Trump
Gov. - No vote
Congressman - Hollingsworth
Senator - Stutzman
                      Co. Commissioner - Stephenson
                      Co. Council - Khuri ...left the other 2 choices blank
                      Rep. convention delegates - Khuri, Webster, Stephenson and some random mostly                                                          unknown choices to fill out the 9

Why HT Will Vote Republican on Tuesday

 While I consider myself a blue dog Democrat I will choose to vote  Republican in Tuesday's Indiana primary. First time I have ever done so, but several reasons influenced my choice. Mainly it is to vote AGAINST certain candidates in a couple of key races.

 In the U.S.. presidential race... I will be voting AGAINST  "Lyin Ted" Cruz ....can't stand this smarmy right wing clown. Can't stand his voice , his message or anything he stands for.

John Kasich is probably the most sensible, down to earth GOP candidate but he chose to write Indiana off by not campaigning here , so I will write him off as well on Election day.

That leaves "The Donald" Donald J. Trump. I know, I know what you're thinking. But several things I like about The Donald. The starchy, old guard  Republican establishment like "Sour Ass" Mitch McConnell (who I hate as much as Cruz) are scared to death of a Trump nomination.  They hate The Donald and that's a plus for me. I also like some of the things Trump is campaigning on... like The Wall, I like the idea of a wall protecting our borders, I like better trade agreements, I like how he calls out the GOP hierarchy for what they are and says what a lot of people think. I will be voting for The Donald...

In the Clark Co. Commissioners race I will be voting AGAINST Connie "Ms. Obstruction" Sellers. Sellers who spent the previous four years along with Ed "Moe" Zastawny, Dennis "Weeds in the Median" Julius and Mike "Mr Greenjeans " Smith doing everything in their power to block Mayor Mike Moore's agenda in a political scheme to elect Julius. The scheme failed miserably and so will Ms. Obstruction on Election Day.

There are rumors that incumbents Co. Commissioner Rick Stephenson and Co. councilperson Kelly Khuri aren't in the favor of the local GOP leadership (you know who that is) so I will vote for both proudly as they are both deserving of not only a primary win but reelection in the fall, Both are solid public servants.

Voting for Trump Tuesday doesn't mean I will vote for him in November. That is a decision to be made later. Whatever your choices are or why you vote for whomever make sure you do vote and "Remain Vigilant " my friends....

Stand Up against GOP party leadership that is touting Kelly Khuri's Opponents in tomorrow's County Council at large seat.

Vote Kelly Khuri and ONLY Kelly Khuri for Clark Co.

Republican Council at Large !!!