Glenda Ritz announces run for governor

[AngryOldDem]

http://www.wthr.com/story/29202403/glenda-ritz-to-announce-run-for-governor-this-week

INDIANAPOLIS -- Governor Mike Pence went after State Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz's job and Thursday, she made it official that she's going after his.

Ritz announced her candidacy for governor Thursday morning at Ben Davis High School in Indianapolis.

"Today in Indiana, out-of-touch Republican leadership at the Statehouse embraces policies that tear Hoosiers apart, rather than bringing them together. These realities are why, today, I am announcing my candidacy for the Democratic nomination for the Governor of Indiana," Ritz told the small crowd gathered to hear her announcement.

Not sure how I feel about this. I was really, really, really, really hoping Scott Pelath would run, but no. All I know is, what with all the GOP overreach and the absolute train wreck of a legislative session, this is a rare, golden opportunity for the Democrats to break the supermajority at the Statehouse and build a base for the future -- please don't screw it up.

I'm taking a wait-and-see attitude. John Gregg's joke of a campaign last time still grates. Karen Tallian is progressive on a lot of issues, but I'm not entirely sold yet. Ritz, same.

Should be an interesting 2016.

[AwakeAtLast]

1. She received more votes than Pence

I think this is as good a time as any to take advantage.

[B Calm]

2. She supports legalizing marijuana for medical purposes.

I guess that's a start!