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Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Ind. Gov't. - More on "Jim Bopp Quits the Charlie White Case"

Updating this brief item from yesterday, here is a slightly longer AP story [link fixed]. Some quotes:

Embattled Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White will represent himself as state Democrats’ challenge to his candidacy works its way through the next round of court hearings.

Republican attorney Jim Bopp confirmed Tuesday that he had resigned as White’s lawyer.

Secretary of state’s office spokesman A.J. Feeney-Ruiz says the decision was a money-saving move intended to be temporary.

ILB: This is somewhat confusing. (1) Why is the Secretary of State, a state elected official, not being represented by the state attorney general? (2) The second question is contingent on the answer to the first -- if this matter is not appropriate for involvement by the state's attorney, then why is the secretary of state’s office spokesman, a state employee, speaking for Mr. White?

Posted by Marcia Oddi on August 31, 2011 08:53 AM
Posted to Indiana Government