Indiana FINALLY votes

It has been quite eerie to see the names of small towns and cities throughout Indiana in the mainstream news. People from New York can't be surprised to see New York mentioned in the news because the city's vagaries and trends direct the nation. Same with the Chicagos and San Franciscos of the country. These are the places that matter because of their power, wealth, and sheer numbers.

So you can imagine my shock when I see Vincennes, Anderson, or Evansville mentioned in the context of a national campaign to decide the Democratic nominee for President. On the front page of the New York Times or CNN I see the headline, "Hillary/Barack visit Evansville" or "Bill Clinton in Vincennes". It lends an aura of celebrity to an oft-forgotten section of America.

Even within the context of an election, it's still amazing to see the Hoosier name-dropping and editorials analyzing the Indiana electorate. If there has been one benefit of this protracted struggle between Hillary and Barack, it's the elevation of Hoosier concerns onto a national level. Perhaps the nominees will, thus, be cajoled into incorporating the voicings of Middle Americans into their respective platforms.


Based on the demographics of Indiana, this should be a relatively easy win for Hillary Clinton. I expect numbers similar to Pennsylvania's (55-45). It won't be a commanding win, but a solid enough win for Hillary to delude herself into thinking she still has a chance.