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BIOGRAPHY

For the last 20 years involved in home building, real estate and mortgage finance. Grew up in Indianapolis and moved to Northwest Indiana 10 years ago. Married and proud father of four great kids. In 1999 got my first taste of politics in the City of Valparaiso mayoral election, we lost to a 5 term Democrat incumbent. During the next four years though the conservatives in our area really began a major re-tooling culminating in 2003 with Mayor Jon Costas being elected over that same incumbent in a landslide, delivering the entire city council in his coat-tails. I was privileged to chair that campaign. Over the next couple years of course we then were able to work closely with new Governor Mitch Daniels and dozens of county and state races. Currently I maintain several consulting contracts with small businesses, focusing on strategic planning and business development, as well as remaining very involved in the mortgage business. Blogging started as a hobby four years ago, with a friend asking if I would post my thoughts each day on local news. Our local media is dominated by two newspapers and opposing views were difficult to find. Today I am editing roughly 20 sites, active on social networks focused on politics and real estate, as well as more than busy with my family.

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Indiana: Referendum #1

By Steve Dalton | 10/05/08

Referendum #1: One office for assessments per county In The State of Indiana there are 92 counties. Those counties have multiple townships, from 6 to 12, and each and every township has a little government of it's own. Some have suggested that this is a great thing because these little township governments are closer to the people, for the delivery of poor relief and fire protection often associated with township level government.Ok, we'll... read more »

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Buying Obama votes in Gary Indiana - Car Wash

By Steve Dalton | 10/04/08

Election Journal and Hoosier Access report this morning that a carwash is making the following offer:Free Car Washes for Votes in Indiana These photos were taken outside a carwash at the corner of 32nd and Broadway in Gary Indiana. (No I have a reason to go to Gary on Monday and check this out)The proprietor is offering free washes on November 4th and 5th to voters producing a voter receipt. While the carwash seems to... read more »

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McCain Campaign Kick-off Today in Porter County

By Steve Dalton | 10/04/08

Ready to rumble in Porter County Indiana, GOP activists meet today to kick-off campaigns for McCain, Mitch Daniels and local elections. Open house to launch McCain campaign in Porter CountyBY PHIL WIELANDpwieland@nwitimes.com 219.548.4352 | Saturday, October 04, 2008 | No comments posted. VALPARAISO | As part of the statewide kickoff of the presidential campaign for John McCain, the Porter County Republicans are holding an open... read more »

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Engage on facebook for great conversations

By Steve Dalton | 10/04/08

If you aren't even a member of facebook, this post may seem foreign. So join today so you can get in on the conversations. OK, now to those of you who've joined, there are some great conversations going on online that you're missing. I'm going to challenge you to spend the couple minutes a day it takes to engage conservative thinkers. Here's an example from some of my real estate contacts, having a debate about the... read more »

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Online Winners - Otherwise Elections Lost

By Steve Dalton | 10/04/08

2008 candidates online - Winners The 2008 Elections are really the first to be dramatically affected by online and social media. The major media really can't dominate as much as in the past, and many internet users are getting information and even interacting online.Is your favorite candidate willing and able to interact online? If not, this may be the last election for your favorite guy or gal. I am willing to predict that social media... read more »

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Indiana Congressional Votes on Bailout

By Steve Dalton | 10/03/08

House Bailout Vote Part II - Hoosier Congressmen Vote 5-4 Against From Hoosier Access: The President and Congressional Democrats finally got what they wanted in handing out a $700 billion dollar bailout (including some pork) after today's House vote guaranteed its passage. So how did Indiana's congressmen vote this time? Interestingly enough, only Andre Carson changed his tune on the bailout bill. Voting Yes Carson (D) Donnelly... read more »

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Republican Ad: What Just Happened?

By Steve Dalton | 10/03/08

Here is a new Republican video that squarely holds legislators like Barney Frank and Maxine Waters responsible for their poor judgment on the Fannie and Freddie debacle: read more »

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VP Debate - Indiana Bloggers Comment

By Steve Dalton | 10/03/08

From Indiana Hardball Conservative: Palin's debate performance Confident, on message... polished.She held her own.I think time will tell how she did. But this Republican is very pleased with Gov. Palin's performance tonight.Only thing that jumps out is Biden's comment that Obama never said he'd sit down with that moron leader in Iran...Well, he did say he would. Something along the lines that leaders meet even with their enemies.... read more »

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Indiana - Tax Reforms

By Steve Dalton | 10/02/08

Each week I try to post an informational update on government and issues in our State or Region, with my focus being primarily to educate my own teenagers in how our government, taxes, hard decisions, and leaders work. We're glad to have others looking in over our shoulders or even providing additional insights, since we're of the mind that open debate is a basic conservative philosophy.Today - Taxes in the State of Indiana One prominent... read more »

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Bailout 3.0 Passes Senate - House will revise to 4.0 Friday

By Steve Dalton | 10/01/08

This is a moving target, and getting bigger every day. My post just after the Senate passed the bill in it's third version. Bailout 3.0 passes - heads to House We all saw the Senate pass the bailout (now called rescue) bill tonite. We all know that banks have over-reacted, regulators have scared everyone, and the economy is teetering due to half-crazed media reports. But, this small simple government over-reaching bill, just got... read more »