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| U.S. Attorney Joe Hogsett |
At the time I threw it up there, I was just reporting what I thought made sense and what I had heard. Of course, the Star has a lot more sources in their Rolodex than I do.
A Hogsett for Mayor campaign, if it happens, would certainly be something to watch. He's eminently qualified for the job, and I think most people understand that his political Rolodex includes folks like Bill Clinton, Evan Bayh, and many others. A Hogsett campaign could clear the field of a few possible candidates.
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| Council Vice President Brian Mahern |
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| Councillor Vop Osili |
I mentioned in June that I thought John Layton might be a possible candidate for Mayor, but I somehow think that's less likely these days. Layton seems immersed in his work as Sheriff at this point, and I doubt that he's given much thought to the possibility. Councillor Jose Evans, business leader Brian Williams, former City-County Councillor Ron Gibson, and Sam Carson all ran last time around. I guess they are possibilities again, but they won't generate the kind of interest that others might.
This will be a developing story to watch over the next three years. It will also be worth watching to see if Mayor Greg Ballard will try for a third term. Of course, that has been a bugaboo for previous Mayors not named Hudnut in the UniGov era. I'm sure Ballard knows that. Ryan Vaughn is certainly one name I hear most often as the Republican candidate for 2015, but there are others, too.
Never a dull moment in political forecasting!
7 comments:
I don't buy for a second that Ryan Vaughn for Mayor talk. Vaughn just doesn't like retail politics. And running against the Democrats next time, carrying the Mayor's baggage which could be considerable, would be a substantial risk with little upside, i.e. an outside chance he coudl win. I think Vaughn will be perfectly happy cashing in and watching others take the risks.
If Hogsett decides to run, he would be a great candidate and a great mayor. I would just hope he doesn't tout his relationship with Evan Bayh as many party Dems have a pretty negative view of Bayh. Hogsett can do it on his own without the risks of involving Bayh.
Paul, while I agree with much of your comment... I think if either Ballard or Vaughn run, they will be carrying Vaughn's baggage. Vaughn is making the decisions now.
I have the same concerns about Bayh, Anon 1:23. That said, Bayh can raise a boatload of money.
Would Hogsett hire Dan Parker as his chief of staff? Haha. Who's nervous?
I agree with all of the names that have been mentioned, but one other name I think that people should keep in mind is Joanne Sanders, I am not impying I know anything but I think she would be strong candidate and if someomne like Hogsett does not get in she could be a favorite.
In his current role, he needs to completely deny any political leaning and future aspirations for higher office. That kind of talk only makes the judicial branch look like a political hit squad instead of independent branch of government serving blind justice.
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