Brian Jessen

Never forget @cdiegomorales & @MicahBeckwith went to the NBA Finals with a high profile known felon who went down on federal bribery charges. Didn’t concern Rokita, Elliott, or other @indgop at all.

@Indy_reporter_ @AndrewIrelandIN

Sec. of State candidate Max Engling’s paperwork just hit the Indiana campaign finance site. And the campaign chair? None other than the King of the Trust Chart himself, @AndrewIrelandIN Things are getting VERY interesting

EXCLUSIVE: Knox County Clerk Dave Shelton tells @IndyPolitics he was offered Brad King's job at the Indiana Election Division a month ago — in exchange for dropping out of the Secretary of State race. "They know they can't control me. I can't be bought." He's staying in.

Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith says he won't join Republicans who have dropped their support for Diego Morales, telling IndyStar: "Convention races belong to the delegates, and they have my full faith and support to make their choice in who will become the Republican nominee."

@jordantsmith09 He has an opinion literally about EVERYTHING else.

Back to Indiana politics for a moment: As reported by @RealHoosierPoli last evening, it's interesting to see what elected GOP officials who have remained silent about Engling &/or Diego Morales in the last two days: -@braun4indiana - @MicahBeckwith - @ToddYoungIN - @JeffersonShreve Their silence says volumes.

@RealHoosierPoli Seriously great post. Their silence is very telling

Amidst the avalanche of endorsements for Max Engling, pay attention to who hasn't said a peep about him or Diego Morales in the last two days: -Mike Braun -Micah Beckwith -Todd Young -Jefferson Shreve It tells you who's in the club and who's not.

I’m disgusted with our own party. I was told I wasn’t a “team player” because I wouldn’t go along.

It’s remarkable that after years of rising crime, social disorder, and strained communities, we are still debating whether law enforcement itself is necessary or legitimate. No civilization survives without order. No community thrives without accountability. And no free society functions when laws exist only on paper. Justice is one of the foundations of a stable society. Law enforcement, when grounded in integrity and restraint, is not oppression—it is part of what protects ordinary people from chaos. A serious society reforms what is broken. It does not romanticize disorder. cnn.com/2026/05/22/pol…

@jimstinson @carlinyoder Agreed

@BrianMJessen @carlinyoder I just get irked when people (especially journalists) demand an outcome, get the outcome, then move on to complaining about how the outcome was achieved. That's all. Anyway, Diego cannot likely win and the GOP chose a better candidate.

Why do we need to convince you lol.

Thank you Jim for having the courage to finally say what many won't: they don't think Diego can win. Disagreeing with you isn’t “feigning ignorance.” It’s possible to understand your point and still reject your conclusion. Too many people today assume bad faith the moment someone doesn’t immediately fall in line with their worldview. Today, @jimstinson earned my respect.

@BrianMJessen @carlinyoder Here's a straight-forward explanation: They don't think he can win. It was always rather simple to figure out. You are feigning ignorance. Or maybe it's not an act.

@carlinyoder You're right Mr. Yoder. I am capable of thinking for myself and not blindly following leadership or jumping on the bandwagon. Stoicism is something maybe you should look into to help you live in reality.

He’s an intellectualist and a follower of stoicism so be careful

FYI Jimmy Journalist... I gave everything to the Indiana GOP for over 30 years. From a PC to a Delegate to campaign volunteer to actually putting my name on a ballot and winning two contested primaries and two general elections against Democrats. Yes, I am demanding explanations from my Party. Ask yourself why you aren't... and why you are all so willing to just fall in line with what leadership tells you.

@carlinyoder Yea, like who is this guy, @BrianMJessen? Just another self-important rando demanding "explanations" about party business.

@JacobThifault @indgop @SheltonForIN @MaxForIndiana Clear choice..? But he didn't meet with delegates and officials across the state over the past year? He just woke up the other day and said "I think I'll run for SOS" and he becomes the clear choice? Or is he running because the GOP is scared of Greg Ballard and Beau Bayh..?

You have no idea what you are talking about or who Max is. He is a greater resource and more present than most congressmen at the grassroot level. Over the past 3 years he has gained significant backing and support across the Hoosier state. He is the textbook example of a public servant and incredibly effective and talented. Diego had a rekoning coming to him and had multiple opportunities to right the ship. Why waste more time, tax payer dollars, and actively miss out on better opportunities for growth and development? Max Engling is the clear choice for Secretary of State.

Boy, watching the @indgop turn on @cdiegomorales is assuming tonight. And what about @SheltonForIN... Guy's been running for a while. What has he done to piss off the Indiana GOP? @MaxForIndiana is a joke of a candidate. He throws his name in at the last minute and I swear delegates think it's the second coming... Also fun to watch how people won't admit that @RobMKendall has been right about this all along...

Most Indiana children who need summer programs still can’t access them due to cost, transportation, and availability. Meanwhile, some politicians (like @MicahBeckwith and @AndrewIrelandIN) insist the urgent priority is closed primaries. This is the disconnect people are frustrated by: families are dealing with real, everyday problems while political energy gets consumed by internal party fights and ideological score-settling. Leadership is supposed to focus first on what materially improves people’s lives. indianacapitalchronicle.com/2026/05/21/mos…

Right now, it seems @cdiegomorales has two options: Drop out of the race or lose. I’ll explain why Thursday, 6amET on @93wibc and WIBC.com @indgop

A school concert piece with no lyrics has now turned into a political and cultural battlefield. At some point, we have to ask whether we’re teaching students music—or teaching them that every disagreement must become a public ideological war. A healthy society should be capable of nuance. Not every song is activism. Not every discomfort is harm. And not every issue requires censorship or escalation. When judgment disappears, overreaction fills the vacuum. tmj4.com/news/local-new…

Also really enjoying watching the @Cubs implode tonight against my @Brewers.

Again, convince me that Max just decided "at the last minute" to throw his name in for consideration... Really hope that the @iugopofficial actually met with @SheltonForIN & @cdiegomorales for consideration. Or did they not let either of them know they would make an endorsement? The @indgop is a joke right now...

I remember back in the Indiana GOP days you had to support Republican incumbent candidate in order to get money & support from the party. It’s interesting watching the rules of engagement change.