You won’t want to miss this article in the Bedford Times-Mail about Nels hitting the campaign trail, listening to and chatting with Fourth District residents in Lawrence County:

WILLIAMS — Chirping crickets provided background music as Nels Ackerson, standing in front of an assortment of fishing tackle, addressed a small but attentive gathering of citizens Tuesday morning at White River Bait & Tackle.

Ackerson, candidate for Indiana’s 4th Congressional District seat, was casting for votes. How many the Zionsville Democrat lands is yet to be determined, but he clearly garnered a few nibbles of interest.

During several stops throughout the county, he detailed the differences between him and incumbent Steve Buyer.

The most obvious, he claimed, is on the issue of veteran benefits.

“Our government has simply dishonored a sacred contract with our veterans,” Ackerson said. “There is no difference in this election greater between me and Steve Buyer than on that issue.

“He claims to be supporting our veterans. He claims to be supporting our troops. But he led the effort to reduce veteran benefits.

“I look forward to the day I can stand with him in a debate and he tries to justify that decision.”

Asked if any debates have been scheduled, Ackerson said, “I’ve offered several invitations. He has yet to accept one.