The disastrous events in Houston have shown that the American people see more than divisive labels. In the affected areas, neighbors have come together to help each other, regardless of race or creed. That is the country that I am proud to have my children grow up in. Today, my family joins Hoosiers all over the state in sending our …
Continue readingThe events of Saturday continue to plague our minds. It struck a chord that runs deep in the fabric of our history. While many of us don’t think of prejudices as prevalent in today’s world, particularly in Indiana, they absolutely do exist here and elsewhere. As Americans, we’re all blessed to be in a land of opportunity. But the opportunity that we …
Continue readingUS Representative Todd Rokita announced his candidacy for US Senate Wednesday – on the steps of the capital – and in a video that sounded like a preview for an epic thriller movie. The voiceover in the video stated Rokita witnessed hard-working people struggle because of the failed policies of the Washington elite, and Rokita knows he can fix Washington. But here’s the problem …
Continue readingIn the latest failing to repeal and replace Obamacare, we saw Washington in all of its dysfunctional glory. For seven years Republicans campaigned and fought against Obamacare. At election rallies it was pointed at and called awful, a disaster and a train wreck. Obamacare, quite simply, was something that had to be replaced for the future prosperity of our country. …
Continue readingRecently I was able to sit down with Indy Politics and discuss the campaign and why I decided to run for the U.S. Senate. Click below to listen and find out why I believe I am running for the right reasons. Thanks again to the team at Indy Politics for taking the time to talk with me.
Continue readingU.S. Senate candidate Andrew Takami issued the following statement to on Congressman Luke Messer entry into the U.S. Senate race and also shared what he believes Hoosiers expect from all hopefuls: “Our U.S. Senate race for Indiana has welcomed another candidate, Luke Messer. As the race intensifies, it becomes more important to take action on what will move …
Continue readingAs an administrator within Indiana’s higher education system for well over the past decade, it’s literally been part of my job to make sure that the young men and women of Indiana are more than properly prepared for their futures. Too often I see individuals of the “next” generation enter the workforce and adult life without the skill set or …
Continue readingI talk to a lot of young people in my position as Director of Purdue Polytechnic New Albany and one of the biggest concerns students and recent graduates have is the cost of their education and how they’re going to afford the loans they took out to go to school. Mind you, these are good responsible young adults. They don’t …
Continue readingArticle originally published on journalgazette.com. BRIAN FRANCISCO | The Journal Gazette The field for the Republican nomination in next year’s U.S. Senate election in Indiana has grown to three. Andrew Takami, director of Purdue Polytechnic New Albany, a branch of Purdue University, recently announced his candidacy for the seat held by Sen. Joe Donnelly, D-Ind. Takami joins Kokomo attorney Mark Hurt and Hamilton County businessman …
Continue readingBy ELIZABETH BEILMAN Southern Indiana higher education leader Andrew Takami has announced a U.S. Senate bid for Sen. Joe Donnelly’s seat in 2018. Takami, 37, is the director of Purdue Polytechnic New Albany, an arm of Purdue University. He announced his run through a news release Tuesday but will hold a more formal kickoff April 20 at The Barn in …
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