Clay and McDermott to advise Long Thompson

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BY PATRICK GUINANE
pguinane@nwitimes.com
317.637.9078 | Wednesday, July 23, 2008 | 15 comment(s)

INDIANAPOLIS | Democratic gubernatorial nominee Jill Long Thompson on Wednesday named Gary Mayor Rudy Clay and Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. to a new advisory panel.

The region leaders are among a dozen Democrats designated co-chairs of the Mayors for Jill Committee. Long Thompson, a former congresswoman seeking to unseat Republican Gov. Mitch Daniels, said the mayors will help her campaign with fundraising, policy development and voter outreach.

"I am honored to have the support of these outstanding public servants," Long Thompson said in a statement. "Together we will work to rebuild our economy and bring prosperity and opportunity to all citizens and communities throughout Indiana."

Both Clay and McDermott supported Indianapolis architect Jim Schellinger in the May gubernatorial primary. Long Thompson scored a narrow victory over Schellinger by amassing a 10,000-vote advantage in Lake County.

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shame wrote on Jul 23, 2008 10:07 PM:

" Jill I want you to win Please rethink this. Maybe keep them in the background. "

Ned wrote on Jul 23, 2008 9:25 PM:

" Folks shouldn't be so negative. I harbor hope that if Jill wins she'll find a spot in Indy for mayor McBaby. Keep your fingers crossed. "

Great Mitch wrote on Jul 23, 2008 9:15 PM:

" What is she thinking? Is she trying to give the office to Mitch? I have serious doubts about her choices - first Sheriff Crybaby, now Mayor McCheese and Mayor McDumb. Definitely NOT voting for her now!!! "

MYMAN MITCH wrote on Jul 23, 2008 8:04 PM:

" jill long thompson why even run mitch is doing a great job and got us out of a massive debt hole the democrats got us and also gave us tax relief. "

Rudy wrote on Jul 23, 2008 6:44 PM:

" Well, she obviously chose the right person for chandelier advisory. I know Mayor Clay will make sure they are good enough to eat under. "

fairy tales wrote on Jul 23, 2008 6:26 PM:

" sound the the little red riding hood story ?? hmm Kinda scary to me. "

Tom wrote on Jul 23, 2008 4:46 PM:

" What a maroon, what a maroon. That is what Bugs Bunny would say. McDermott and
Clay as advisers? Guess she doesn't want to be gov. She has to be kidding. "

JD wrote on Jul 23, 2008 4:46 PM:

" I wouldn't let McDermott advise my son's little league team. You see all the good his endorsement for Hillary did. "

records wrote on Jul 23, 2008 4:36 PM:

" Mayor McD---2 and 0

Crybaby poster---0 and 16

Maybe if you had McD backing you, you might have had a chance in any number of those races you ran. "

Jill what are you thinking wrote on Jul 23, 2008 4:27 PM:

" Well, at least there's a two term limit. We'll get rid of Mitch in 4 more years. "

win wrote on Jul 23, 2008 4:18 PM:

" Do you want to win? "

Clay wrote on Jul 23, 2008 4:09 PM:

" Is Rudy Clay going to be her fashion advisor????? "

Duh wrote on Jul 23, 2008 4:02 PM:

" Apparently Ms. Thompson didn't see these two clowns on CNN on election night. Maybe somebody can send her a clip of it so she doesn't embarrass herself! "

LDUBB wrote on Jul 23, 2008 3:46 PM:

" Why does this sound like a bad idea to me? It is almost as if she's saying, "Don't vote for me, I'm totally O.K. with another 4 years of Mitch Daniels." Scary. "

Advice for Jill wrote on Jul 23, 2008 3:36 PM:

" If you have McDermott backing you better not plan a victory party. His support ensures your defeat. Look at who he has supported in past elections, not a winner in the bunch. I guess we'll have four more years of Mitch. "

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