BRIAN HOWEY: Daniels era has obliterated Indiana Democrats

From a political perspective, the decade-long "Mitch Daniels era" has been devastating for Indiana Democrats.

EDITORIAL: We pick Donnelly for U.S. Senate

In the three-way race for U.S. Senate, one candidate stands out as the kind of moderate Indiana needs.

Senate candidates clash in Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS | Both Democrat Joe Donnelly and Republican Richard Mourdock claimed victory following the first U.S. Senate debate Monday, which saw the candidates clash repeatedly on issues of policy and partisanship.

Mourdock outraises Donnelly but Democrat likely has more cash

INDIANAPOLIS | Republican U.S. Senate candidate Richard Mourdock will report outraising Democrat Joe Donnelly by $700,000 in the second quarter, though neither candidate is saying how much money he has in the bank.

BRIAN HOWEY: Mourdock, Donnelly and the great divide

U.S. Sen. Dick Lugar — vanquished by age, longevity, barrel bottom congressional approval ratings and an aggressive opponent in Treasurer Richard Mourdock — seemed to be bridging a divided party when he took the stage shortly after 7 p.m. on Tuesday as the magnitude of the 61-39 percent land…

DOUG ROSS: Anti-Lugar mudslinging is hitting home this time

It hasn't been easy to find an effective political weapon to use against Sen. Dick Lugar, R-Ind., whose mission for decades has been to help neutralize weapons of mass destruction. But Lugar's opponents might have found a way to penetrate his armor.

BRIAN HOWEY: Why is Obama opening an office Indiana? Autos

On Thursday, the Obama for America campaign opened an office in Indiana, a state with a century-old love affair with the internal combustion engine. It is a state that any Republican will tell you is certain to return to the "red" Electoral College column next autumn.

GUEST COMMENTARY: Howey's bias toward Lugar shows in columns

Brian Howey's recent column about the U.S. Senate races proves once again that he will not allow the facts or journalistic ethics to get in the way of attacking Richard Mourdock and promoting his chosen candidate, Dick Lugar.

Just test drive any 2012 Chrysler Group vehicle to enter contest & wing your way to a tropical paradise

Imagine it - a colorful tropical paradise framed by turquoise Caribbean waters and lush mountains...luxurious resort accommodations...pampering spa treatments...time to enjoy everything from snorkeling and sunset sailing to swimming and tennis...or to do nothing but watch the waves lap the beaches.

DOUG ROSS: Lots of excitement on tap for political junkies

Even before last Tuesday's municipal election, thoughts were turning to the 2012 election. There are some good races lining up for next year.

Chrysler CEO says 2-class wage structure has to go

The head of Chrysler said Friday that the carmaker's two-class wage system has to go, potentially setting the stage for a fight over wages when all three U.S. automakers and their largest union head back to negotiating tables in 2015.

Power Wagon delivers a full pull

Chrysler's former Dodge truck division now carries a brand nameplate known by a single word: Ram.

Chrysler big in large car market

Chrysler's late-model 300 sedan is an automotive success story that has turned heads and cars into driveways across America since its debut in 2005.

GUEST COMMENTARY: Why Americans will continue to make things, cars included

There is a particular pride associated with making things -- getting our hands dirty, putting the pieces together and ending up with a finished product -- that's the same as it's always been.

BRIAN HOWEY: Donnelly changes Senate race dynamic

With 51 weeks to go to the 2012 U.S. Senate Republican primary, there are now two candidates targeting U.S. Sen. Dick Lugar: Republican state Treasurer Richard Mourdock and Democratic U.S. Rep. Joe Donnelly.

UAW official visits Chicago to talk Ford bargaining strategy

CHICAGO HEIGHTS | An official from United Auto Workers international visited Ford Motor Co.'s Chicago Stamping Plant here Tuesday to talk with local union leaders and employees.

BRIAN HOWEY: Bauer continues to ignore voters' message of change

What's that phrase we keep hearing? Elections have consequences. Yes, that one.

Chrysler vehicles showcase Mopar brand

Chrysler Group reinvents its Mopar brand at this year's Chicago Auto Show.

Auto show springs hope in industry

Hollis McNeil, who originally is from Hammond and now attends Columbia College in Chicago, examines the inside of a 2011 Ford Mustang on Thursday during Social Media Day at the Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place in Chicago. The auto show opens to the public today and runs through Feb. 20.