INDIANAPOLIS -- While Republicans scramble to replace Gov. Mike Pence on November's ballot, Democrat John Gregg met with a group of ministers Monday hoping to gain their support.
Gregg spoke to the ministers for about an hour, outlining his plan for the state, including a 35-point economic plan that focuses on targeting jobs in five specific areas. It also involves a pre-K education program and a $3.2 billion infrastructure plan using existing money.
"That is what we need: Somebody who is going to serve all the people of our state and not just the people from a special interest group," said Rev. Lonell Conley of the Baptist Ministerial Alliance of Indianapolis.
Gregg said he's unconcerned about who his eventual Republican opponent is.
"They are all very similar to Gov. Pence," Gregg said. "They are almost clones of Gov. Pence when it comes to jobs, public education and infrastructure. We think Hoosiers will see the difference. Our message will reach out to Democrats, independents and moderate, commonsense Republicans. We feel really good."
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