Shine's a little short

Okay. . .we already knew that, but this time it's not his stature that comes up short - "Indiana's Premiere Political Organization" is begging for cash to get through the holidays. Read more here, and look for Steve Shine manning a kettle in front of a Kroger near you. . .

Kevin Knuth, local Democratic chairman, said alienating certain party members is likely hurting the Republicans. The finances must be in pretty bad shape to force the GOP chairman to send a letter that would likely cause some embarrassment, Knuth said.

Like Knuth, Shine isn’t paid to be chairman, but he is part-owner of the building housing GOP Headquarters, and one of the party’s largest expenses is its $2,200 monthly rent for the building.