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The elected officials making political hay from disasters

By Jake Bittle,

23 hours ago

By Jake Bittle,

23 hours ago

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Stephen

14h ago

The right person is always catapulted during a disaster, evolution man!

Mark Waywood

18h ago

Political hay? Damn I'd think you'd want your governor and local officials right there when tornadoes or floods hit the state, and the aid they can bring to those suffering loses. Doesn't happen in Indiana... you're on your own!

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