Matt Gentry @mtgent

The public twittering of a Hoosier Conservative but its mostly about Purdue sports, F1/Indycar, and Blues hockey. Views are my own. Follows/RTs ≠ endorsements. Indiana Joined August 2010

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Matt Gentry @mtgent

a day ago

Tune into the @RobMKendall show tomorrow. Rob and I chat about some hot topics including the proposed Police Station and Meta construction. No punches 🥊 were thrown and no blood 🩸was split! Always happy to talk through the issues!

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Matt Gentry @mtgent

2 weeks ago

@HansFiene Spoken like the son of an English teacher…

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Matt Gentry @mtgent

a month ago

Now it’s time for Indiana to go get the @Bengals 😂 Right @camsavage and @nkellyIN?

Chicago Bears @ChicagoBears

a month ago

Statement from Chairman George H. McCaskey and President & CEO Kevin Warren:

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Jacob Stewart @jstewartIndy

a month ago

A neighbor of the Scrogham family has set up a gofundme for funeral expenses, family needs, and memorials for Brett Scrogham. gofundme.com/f/in-honor-of-…

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Matt Gentry @mtgent

2 months ago

@Xort_TC This is in relation to local government choices. I agree that the Federal Government could use some streamlining.

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Matt Gentry @mtgent

2 months ago

These are your options. Choose wisely.

Jacob Stewart @jstewartIndy

2 months ago

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun wants to eliminate property taxes for seniors and those who have paid off their mortgage. This is the same state government that removed tax relief for first time homeowners in a property tax bill last year because it would have allegedly harmed local

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Matt Gentry @mtgent

2 months ago

@Suburban_Bloke @pubIicpessimist Compare the property tax rates of Lebanon and Frankfort. Both similarly sized county seat communities in central Indiana. I would say both offer a comparable amenity portfolio. Look at the difference in the rates. I’m been watching these trends for the last decade.

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Matt Gentry @mtgent

2 months ago

@Suburban_Bloke @pubIicpessimist Property tax rates are generally higher in rural areas. The total amount paid may be lower since home values are lower (less demand to live there). Despite these higher rates they typically have less amenities provided. I’m sure there are exceptions but generally true.

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Matt Gentry @mtgent

2 months ago

@jstewartIndy @jstewartIndy X is not real life. These will not be close to the actual vote at convention, which is not reflective of the electorate.

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Matt Gentry @mtgent

2 months ago

@PierceForIN And don’t forget about his millions of dollars for ad spend. A well-funded, well spoken sane Democrat in a good environment for them shouldn’t be underestimated. Buckle up.

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Matt Gentry @mtgent

2 months ago

@PierceForIN The Fall environment is what matters. The Dem delegates can discern that Beau gives them a better shot in the fall than Potter. Now you’re underestimating Beau. You don’t think the scion of one of the most prominent Dem political families in Indiana won’t be able to pivot?

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Matt Gentry @mtgent

2 months ago

Bad take. @PierceForIN you are underestimating how challenging the environment will be for the GOP this Fall. It reminds me of 2006. Dems have the first real shot to win a statewide office since 2016 (Gov before Trump picked Pence as VP). GOP in-fighting doesn’t matter to Dems.

Kyle Pierce for Indiana @PierceForIN

2 months ago

Here is the reality… Beau’s whole Democrat nomination in the convention could be in trouble if Diego drops. I’ve talked with Democrats, Beau doesn’t have it locked up, and this could hurt his campaign. If his delegates think it’s futile, some will start asking why not

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Matt Gentry @mtgent

2 months ago

@TannerBouchie No reason for that. Bayh’s legacy name has more benefit to them statewide instead of in a congressional district that has many newer residents to Indiana that have no connection with the Bayh name.

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Matt Gentry @mtgent

2 months ago

@mcfin71 What are you basing that on? Have you seen polling? I have and would not make such an unequivocal statement.

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2 months ago

Rob Kendall @RobMKendall

2 months ago

In fairness, the one party guy who publicly said out loud long ago Diego was a complete piece of garbage and gots to go was @mtgent. Credit where credit is due.

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Matt Gentry @mtgent

2 months ago

Holli Sullivan watching all the Indiana GOP SoS drama over the last 36 hours… If anyone else has come to agree with my opinion that all Statewide candidates should be elected by actual voters; just raise your hand. Vox Populi, Vox Dei.

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Matt Gentry @mtgent

2 months ago

@URfree4ever @jstewartIndy @indystar The water isn’t destroyed. Here’s a book that can help explain it to you.

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Matt Gentry @mtgent

2 months ago

I wrote a piece for the @indystar on how our Indiana cities and towns can benefit from data centers when done right — strong community payments, infrastructure upgrades, and growth that pays for growth. Read it here: indystar.com/story/opinion/…

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Matt Gentry @mtgent

2 months ago

@Kalbob23 @RobMKendall You should actually read the article. That’s not what the article is about. It’s about how communities can strategically use their investment to the community’s benefit.

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Matt Gentry @mtgent

2 months ago

Am I not a “team-playing Republican”? I was pretty clear how unsuitable Diego was back in early April on the @RobMKendall show.

James Briggs @JamesEBriggs

2 months ago

No team-playing Republican was saying this about Diego Morales a week ago. I’d be interested in hearing exactly when and how Morales crossed the line from suitable to unsuitable and how that standard might apply to other candidates and office-holders.

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Matt Gentry @mtgent

2 months ago

@Kalbob23 @indystar Utility costs in Lebanon aren’t going up because of Meta and Lilly. Without them we would have seen a doubling of our water bills. That’s why it’s critical for local leaders to push data centers to pay for the all infrastructure upgrades.