Election 2012

Brendan Mullen concedes to Jackie Walorski in close House battle

November 7, 2012

Brendan Mullen, a Democrat, concedes the race for Indiana's 2nd congressional district to Republican rival Jackie Walorski during a post-election rally on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, at the West Side Democratic Club in South Bend. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune) — Brendan Mullen, a Democrat, concedes the race for Indiana’s 2nd congressional district to Republican rival Jackie Walorski during a post-election rally on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, at the West Side Democratic Club in South Bend. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Brendan Mullen, a Democrat, hugs his wife Suzanne after he conceded the race for Indiana's 2nd congressional district to Republican rival Jackie Walorski during a post-election rally on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, at the West Side Democratic Club in South Bend. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune) — Brendan Mullen, a Democrat, hugs his wife Suzanne after he conceded the race for Indiana’s 2nd congressional district to Republican rival Jackie Walorski during a post-election rally on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, at the West Side Democratic Club in South Bend. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Gary Johnson, Libertarian presidential candidate, speaks at IUSB

October 25, 2012

Gary Johnson, the Libertarian presidential candidate and a former governor of New Mexico, made a stop in South Bend on Wednesday to talk to a political science class at Indiana University-South Bend.

Gary Johnson, the Libertarian presidential candidate and former governor of New Mexico, speaks with a supporter about healthcare during an appearance on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, at Indiana University-South Bend. Johnson spoke to a political science class before fielding questions from local media. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Gary Johnson, the Libertarian presidential candidate and former governor of New Mexico, speaks to supporters during an appearance on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, at Indiana University-South Bend. Johnson spoke to a political science class before fielding questions from local media. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune) — Gary Johnson, the Libertarian presidential candidate and former governor of New Mexico, speaks to supporters during an appearance on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, at Indiana University-South Bend. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

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Sean Astin returns to Corby’s

September 22, 2012

Actor Sean Astin talks with a couple bar patrons during an appearance at Corby's on Friday, Sept. 21, 2012, in South Bend. Astin, who played Rudy in a movie of the same name, was in town to campaign for Brendan Mullen, the democrat nominee for Indiana's 2nd congressional district. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune) — Actor Sean Astin talks with a couple bar patrons during an appearance at Corby’s on Friday, Sept. 21, 2012, in South Bend. Astin, who played Rudy in a movie of the same name, was in town to campaign for Brendan Mullen, the democrat nominee for Indiana’s 2nd congressional district. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Evan Bayh campaigns with Joe Donnelly in Plymouth

August 23, 2012

U.S. Rep. Joe Donnelly, D-Granger, shares a laugh with former U.S. Sen. Evan Bayh, right, on Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012, at Opie's Deli in Plymouth, Ind. Bayh, a former governor and U.S. Senator from Indiana, endorses Donnelly in his race against Republican nominee Richard Mourdock for U.S. Senate. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune) — U.S. Rep. Joe Donnelly, D-Granger, shares a laugh with former U.S. Sen. Evan Bayh, right, on Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012, at Opie’s Deli in Plymouth, Ind. Bayh, a former governor and U.S. Senator from Indiana, endorses Donnelly in his race against Republican nominee Richard Mourdock for U.S. Senate. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Democrats stump during Workhorse Tour stop

May 19, 2012

South Bend mayor Pete Buttigieg, left, U.S. Rep. Joe Donnelly, D-Ind., and the Rev. Rickardo Taylor Sr. from Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist, listen to a speaker on stage during a "Workhorse Tour" stop on Saturday, May 19, 2012, at UAW Local 9 in South Bend. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

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