3/9/26 - Diego Morales is once again in hot water, Trump says he won’t sign any more bills into law until SAVE Act is passed, State Treasurer Daniel Elliott is guest, Gas prices are on the rise again.

In this episode of The Rob Kendall Show, we break down a series of major political stories shaping Indiana and the nation. The show opens with a detailed look at Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales and the controversy over campaign footage reportedly filmed while he was acting in his official capacity at the Marion County Election Center. The discussion walks through the timeline from the 2024 election season to Morales’ 2025 reelection announcement, the objections raised by Marion County election officials, and the broader questions about ethics, public trust, and whether government resources are being used for campaign purposes. The episode also examines the political fallout, including criticism of Republican leadership for continuing to stand behind Morales despite mounting concerns. The second major topic shifts to national politics, focusing on Donald Trump’s demand that Congress pass the SAVE Act before he signs additional legislation. The show explains what the SAVE Act would do, including voter ID and proof-of-citizenship requirements, why it has stalled in the Senate, and how the filibuster stands in the way. There’s also a broader strategic discussion about whether Republicans are trying to do too much at once, with comparisons to DOGE-style reform efforts and an argument that incremental changes such as voter ID rules and tighter mail-in ballot safeguards may be more politically achievable than the full bill as proposed. From there, the episode turns to the state of America’s primary system and asks why taxpayers are funding party primaries that most eligible voters do not even participate in. The script argues that the current system rewards extremism, sidelines the median voter, and pushes candidates to appeal to the most ideological voters in primaries before pivoting in the general election. Indiana’s ballot access rules, the Libertarian Party’s convention-based nominating process, and the potential impact of a Greg Ballard run for secretary of state are all part of this discussion. The show closes with a look at rising gas and diesel prices and what that could mean for household budgets, inflation, and the broader economy. The host connects fuel price increases to transportation costs, consumer affordability, and political pressure on President Trump, while also arguing that the White House has done a poor job explaining its economic decisions to the public. The segment frames energy prices as both an economic issue and a political vulnerability. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices