3/5/26 - GOP Turns on Greg Ballard After Independent Bid for SOS, Trump Approval Poll, Data Center Debate

Rob Kendall analyzes the political fallout after former Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard announced he will run for Indiana secretary of state as an independent candidate. Kendall discusses a recent poll showing Ballard pulling support from Republican incumbent Diego Morales and the swift reaction from Republican leaders after Ballard’s announcement. The episode examines how Ballard was once promoted by Republicans as a model leader who could win in a blue city and why the tone changed after he entered the race. Kendall also reviews questions about Ballard’s residency after living in South Carolina, compares those criticisms with past controversies involving Morales, and discusses the potential impact of Ballard’s candidacy on the statewide race. Later in the show, Kendall reflects on the legacy of former Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz following his death at age 89 and speaks with former Indiana Sen. Jim Merritt about Ballard’s campaign and Merritt’s new book about lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic. The episode also covers polling on Donald Trump’s approval rating and a proposal for a new data center in Indianapolis. The Rob Kendall Show streams live every weekday from 10am-noon ET. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices