Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

In the primary, everyone has the right to run. But they also owe voters an answer as to why the hell they’re running. Being mad about maps, endorsements, or party drama is not a governing agenda. At some point, show us the math. indypolitics.org/they-have-ever…

The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) is aware of a video circulating on social media involving an officer and a social media host regarding allegations of potential child sexual abuse. The video does not include important context surrounding the interaction. At the scene, a police report was completed, and detectives with the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) unit were notified of the allegations and will initiate a proper criminal investigation. While we need community members to speak up and notify us of criminal activity, we also need to be clear: law enforcement agencies cannot use vigilante-gathered information to make an arrest. information must be gathered through established legal processes to ensure it is admissible in court. Evidence obtained improperly or outside these procedures can undermine or derail an investigation, potentially allowing offenders to evade accountability and placing victims at greater risk of harm. IMPD can and does rely on legitimate tips from the community, which can play an important role in initiating investigations. However, vigilante actions are not a substitute for law enforcement and can ultimately do more harm than good. If you are a victim or know someone who may have been impacted or have information on this or any case, please contact the IMPD. Any information on separate cases can be submitted to the DCS Hotline at 1-800-800-5556 or the Nation Center for Exploited and Missing Children Cyber tip line: 1-800-843-5678 or report.cybertip.org or alternatively Crime Stoppers of Indiana at 317.262.TIPS.

Happy First Contact Day!

@robert_kruse15 Appreciate the colorful language, Robert. They are running in the primary, which means they are candidates for delegate until the votes are counted. My point was the difference between the headline and the explanatory text. Process matters. As for the dumbass, try a mirror.

@AttyAbdul You’re such a dumbass. The delegates get elected in the primary, which is why the flyer says “Vote for them all in the primary!” C’mon Abdul. How do you have a job?

30 Tippecanoe County residents are listed as "Delegates Supporting Blythe Potter." This is somewhat misleading. They're candidates for delegate. The actual delegates aren't chosen until the state convention this summer. FYI.

Bob Kern, one of Indiana politics’ most "enduring and unconventional" figures, passed away this week due to complications from a stroke. indypolitics.org/r-i-p-bob-kern/

What would define a @SheltonForIN administration for IN SOS? Not being a distraction. Watch more on my Substack: @coletbennett/note/c-237390690?r=4ayi8d&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=notes-share-action" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">substack.com/@coletbennett/…

My Easter weekend traditions. Watching the 10 Commandments (Heston ) & Monty Python's, "The Holy Grail" , the Greatest Story Ever Told, and Night of the Lepus.

Scoop in @playbookdc: Indiana Gov. Mike Braun is making good on his promise to support Trump’s efforts to “recruit, endorse, and finance primary challengers” to redistricting holdouts, and is expected to endorse candidates as his HOPE Super PAC drops $500k into state Senate races ahead of May primaries.

On Easter weekend, Indiana Statehouse chaplain Pastor Matt Barnes said the current political climate at the Statehouse is more tense than in recent years, driven in part by intensified intra-party battles on both sides of the aisle. indypolitics.org/statehouse-cha…

A judge has sent a ballot eligibility challenge back to the state election commission after new evidence showed the candidate’s prior conviction had been expunged. Read more: indypolitics.org/clay-circuit-c…

If you’re going to file suit, it helps if you show up — particularly when the hearing is on Zoom and the commute is literally from your couch to your laptop. Who am I talking about? I'm sure Enquiring Hoosiers would like to know.

As scooped in @playbookdc earlier this month: politico.com/newsletters/pl…

The @ChicagoBears stadium fight is now a political showdown between Illinois and Indiana. Springfield is wrestling with taxes and Arlington Height . Hammond is waiting with a $1B pitch. My latest for Indy Politics: indypolitics.org/da-bears-stadi…

Imagine that! Build more housing and affordability improves! 📉 At least one thing's getting cheaper #story2" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">axios.com/newsletters/ax… #axiosindianapolis

Indiana Farm Bureau endorsed Rep. Jefferson Shreve over his primary opponent, Sarah Janisse Brown, who is a farmer.

@ToddRokitaIN must be paying back @realDonaldTrump for @LizBrownUS endorsement.

@ArneyJim Jim, pointing out political energy is not the same thing as endorsing it. But I realize nuance and reading comprehension may not be your strong points. That much, at least, has been made abundantly clear.

@AttyAbdul Abdul is a closet liberal. He prays the left gets elected!

A lot of people are making fun of today’s “No Kings” rally at the Statehouse. That’s fine. I’ve seen this play before — and things didn't end that great for the folks doing the mocking. Ignore that kind of energy at your own peril.