Longtime Senate President Robert Garton (R) conceded defeat this evening in a startling primary loss to challenger Greg Walker. This upsets the Republican apple cart in the wake of Gov. Mitch (former OMB in Bush first term) Daniels' mounting unpopularity.

Even more encouraging is the resurgence of Democratic voters in three districts believed to be competitive: the 2nd, the 8th, and the 9th, all currently held by Republicans. Check these numbers out:

2nd
Democratic Joe Donnelly 22347 Steve Francis 4335
Republican Chris Chocola (I) 17018 Tony Zirkle 7198

8th
Democratic Brad Ellsworth 16483
Republican John N. Hostettler (I) 11744

9th
Democratic Gretchen Clearwater 1391 Baron P. Hill 10766 John (Cosmo) Hockersmith 537 Lendall B. Terry 420
Republican Sam Schultz 1709 Mike Sodrel (I) 7641

This isn't even close. If the election were held today, we would win all three of these seats!