The AP is reporting that Indiana may be winnable for Dems if a Republican lawsuit is not successful. The case is headed to the State Court of Appeals and, if successful, could suppress a large number of minority voters in Lake County (Gary, East Chicago, Hammond).
"That is a smoke screen by the Republican Party to slow down, stop and disenfranchise people in Gary, Indiana, and the north end of the county," said Clay, the county's Democratic Party chairman.
Early voting was delayed more than a week in Lake County, but is now underway in the area. No word was given on when the State Court of Appeals will render their decision.
Read the AP article: Battles in Lake County may decide Indiana Race
UPDATE (thanks to Indybend) link below the fold:
The key thing is that the Court of Appeals will not hear the Republican's argument until next Thursday, and the early voting centers will stay open at least until then. That's only a few days before the election, so a negative decision will have only a limited ability to suppress the vote.
New info Post Tribune article