Due to the similarities in names, at one time, I wondered whether the blog “Advance Indiana” had something to do with Eric Miller’s social conservative political organization “Advance America.” From today’s entry that would appear to be a resounding “no.” Advance Indiana has an extensive report on investigation it has done into the financial relationship between Advance America, Mr. Miller’s compensation as executive director of Advance America, fees paid to Mr. Miller’s law firm by Advance America, and the proper application of Indiana’s lobbying laws. I do not know Indiana’s lobbying law well enough to offer an opinion on the accuracy of Advance Indiana’s conclusions but, regardless, the post is well worth reading.
Doug,
Thanks–I think. I always thought there was a bit of irony in Miller calling his group Advance America, since his objectives seem to be to turn the clock back to the days of D.C. Stephenson and the KKK while advancing his own personal and political ambitions. I like to think we’re the real deal–we are trying to move Indiana forward and not backwards. Besides, it takes away a fallback name for Miller in case the Advance America cash advance folks ever decide to challenge the use of their trademark by his hate group.