Indianapolis Sun in Indianapolis, Indiana

Campaign debates fail to address issues in city race

A local campaign falters as candidates dodge substantive issues amid mudslinging and history. The Sun criticizes the mayoral debate conduct and calls for clear discussion of real matters affecting voters. It notes press positions on Sullivan and Herod and discusses New York state political expectations. Flower leads in the state race backed by machinery, Fassett relying on energy and record, with Hill committing fully to the outcome.