Obama barn hurting brother's Elkhart County business

by Sarah Rice (srice@wsbt.com)

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Bullard's Barns for Obama and Bullard's Farm Market

On the left is Kurt Bullard's Elkhart County barn, painted with an Obama sign as part of the grassroots "Barns for Obama" campaign. On the right is the sign at Bullard's Farm Market, owned by Kevin Bullard, who says he is losing business because of his brother's barn. (WSBT photos)

By WSBT News1

ELKHART COUNTY -- There's no doubt the upcoming election is having a big impact on people. But places? A local farm market owner is losing business because of a political sign put up by his brother.

Sweet corn is their specialty. But lately Bullard's Farm Market is getting some not-so-sweet attention.

"Over the Labor Day weekend my brother painted a barn," explained Bullard's Farm Market owner Kevin Bullard.

An Obama Barn that is. It's part of a grassroots campaign called "Barns for Obama." Supporters paint an "O" on their barns to show their support.

"I was contacted by the state Obama campaign and asked if we would be interested because they have been doing this in Ohio, quite a bit," said Kevin's brother Kurt Bullard in a September 2 interview. "There's barns all over Ohio — with Obama barns. And I said sign us up!"

Kevin says many people don't realize he and his brother no longer run the market together. But that's not stopping people from complaining.

"From what we can gather with our receipts and our day-to-day, we're saying it's probably down a good 10 to 15 percent," said Kevin Bullard.

Kevin said enough is enough. He wants to make sure his message is loud and clear. So he put it up on his sign: "It's not our barn."

"We're getting some feedback from people that have seen it and drove by and have come in and said, 'We're glad that it's not your barn.' Or, 'We were wondering what the connection was,'" he said.

Carolyn Schrock-Shenk teaches conflict studies at Goshen College. She says when people talk politics it often taps into their identity.

"When people feel like that's in tension with someone else or being in any way judged or attacked or even opposition to it, they, we don't do so well sometimes," said Schrock-Shenk.

Kevin hopes clearing up the confusion will turn business around, especially in the next few months.

"I've got four acres of pumpkins out in the field. I've got over 8,000 pumpkins out there. I want to make sure that I get them sold for Halloween," he said.

Kurt Bullard and other volunteers plan to paint O's on at least six other barns.

Saturday, Oct 11 at 8:39 PM St Joesph MI wrote ...

I agree with Steven above.

Monday, Sep 29 at 5:25 PM John wrote ...

to all you simple minded Republicans...this country is just doing fan fricken tastic thanks to george...Obama 08

Saturday, Sep 27 at 7:22 AM Maine wrote ...

Who pays the taxes on the barn? THE OWNER OF THE PROPERTY CAN PAINT IT ANY WAY HE WANTS IT. I don't think it is the barn that is hurting buisness, I think it is negativity to others opinions.

Wednesday, Sep 17 at 9:35 PM Tired of Politics wrote ...

I offer clarification on Bullard's market as I worked there for several years. The goal of the market is to provide quality produce and affordable prices, not make any political statements; I have never known Kevin to mix business with politics. Additionally, Kurt has not supplied corn in nearly 5 years, and this year Kevin is again growing "Bullard's" corn. Family problems are always private and I believe Kurt painted the barn not of malicious intent, but independent political support.

Tuesday, Sep 16 at 11:40 PM Thank you Amber wrote ...

I just wanted to thank my friend, Amber, for bringing this article to my attention. I can't believe anyone with any BRAINS would consider voting for McCain. Look at this country! It is a mess...the war is pointless. Young men are losing their lives so the rich can get richer and the middle class and poor can be no more. Everyday you turn on the news another company has went out of business. The stock market is falling like rain in a thunderstorm. GO OBAMA!!! You will have my VOTE!

Tuesday, Sep 16 at 7:06 PM a wrote ...

this is for s: comparied to other stores Bullard's is actually right in line with their prices, if you add in the "safe" part of food they are a good value

Tuesday, Sep 16 at 3:44 PM J wrote ...

Just in from CNN: Jeffrey Sachs, a renowned economist and special adviser to the U.N. secretary-general, said neither candidate will be able to stop continued financial woes in the near future."I think right now that this is a recession that's going to happen," he said."I don't see anybody being able to stop that giant wave. The question is how we get out if it." Sachs said he thinks Obama's plan is "closer" to being on target, with his calls for regulation.

Tuesday, Sep 16 at 11:45 AM S wrote ...

I think people just don't have the money to spend at places like that. They do good just to buy gas and food that is NEEDED for the familys.I know we have cut back on everything With layoffs and gas prices Bullards is a little pricey for my pocket

Monday, Sep 15 at 8:47 PM Fed Up! wrote ...

Basically it comes down to two opposing ideas. Obams is a socialist hiding under a "liberal banner". You iether want a capitalistic society or you want government handouts with high taxes. Check out France. They love Obama and look at the mess their country is in. They are basically a socialist country even though they don't call themselves that. You need to learn what is really being said in this political race. It is socialism versus capitalism. I vote capitalism. No BIG BROTHER

Monday, Sep 15 at 8:10 PM J wrote ...

Squash: If you would read up on Bush. His family was close to the Bin Ladens. They did business deals together and he even sent a plane to pick up the ones in America after 9/11,

Monday, Sep 15 at 5:56 PM Amber Raeder wrote ...

No matter what, ignorance abounds... everyone will stand on their sides and wait until election day. Lets just hope that Diebold polling machines don't cheat us out of an honest democratic victory as it has the past two elections (also thanks in part to the crazy electoral college). OBAMA '08!!!

Monday, Sep 15 at 5:24 PM 2 cents worth-again wrote ...

Amber Raeder, you are sadly disillusioned if you think the Republicans are to blame for this economy. The gas prices didn't double until Dems took over Congress, the war on terror was approved by many Dems, and the credit crisis we're in was largely facilitated by Dems. We don't live in a dictatorship or monarchy, and Pres. doesnt get to do whatever he wants. If you want REAL change, vote all the Congress members out and elect Independents or Libertarians. W/o that, nothing will every change.

Monday, Sep 15 at 3:48 PM Anonymous wrote ...

SHUT UP AND GET A LIFE

Monday, Sep 15 at 3:43 PM MJ wrote ...

It doesn't matter who wins...nothing will change. It is going to almost take an uprising of sorts to revamp Washington. Don't wait around for the government to come help. Dems or Republicans, dont wait for it because it will never come. Work hard. Obey the laws. Respect your fellow man. Read and Educate yourself. Change begins with you....not Barrack, John, Joe or Sarah.

Monday, Sep 15 at 3:22 PM Rep wrote ...

To Tim: I'll assume your democrat by your sexest remark. That's an oxymoron...a democrat being sexest.

Monday, Sep 15 at 2:28 PM J wrote ...

Tim: See ya

Monday, Sep 15 at 2:27 PM partisan bickering wrote ...

Middle: Alternatives aren't more popular because people are ditzy, scratching their heads and saying, "wullll, I dunno...". People would vote for a Nader or Paul if they looked around and saw a bunch of other people were doing so. Our first and most lasting socialization lesson in school was to not think or do anything without first looking to see what everyone else was doing.

Monday, Sep 15 at 2:22 PM Not Many wrote ...

It appears that Indiana vegetable lovers don't like Marxist's either.

Monday, Sep 15 at 1:36 PM Tim wrote ...

Lipstick on a pig! oink oink!

Monday, Sep 15 at 1:14 PM J wrote ...

Don't tell me Bush cares about the oil. He was an oilman himself. I am sure he has plenty of friends who are making big money off of this. Who else gave him money for his election campaign; now he has to grease their palms before he leaves office.

Monday, Sep 15 at 1:13 PM Rep wrote ...

To J: Walmart is the largest private employer in the world. It's great how those Republican supported tax incentives to the rich do that.

Monday, Sep 15 at 1:05 PM Rep wrote ...

Palin is for states rights? Small government... what a concept! I love her more now than ever!

Monday, Sep 15 at 12:50 PM Rep wrote ...

This country's current economic woes are not neccessarily the fault of the current administration. The current woes can be traced back to previous administrations when the policy was to hold hands with terrorist and bad banking was invented to stimulate an economy for the short term. Bush inherited an economy that was destined to lose steam due to bad policy. Bush should be given credit for keeping the economy out of a depression. Now all you liberals go fill up your one passenger SUV's!

Monday, Sep 15 at 12:38 PM oh boy wrote ...

Here we go again. Vote for the democrats. They will save us money. Cut taxes, no way, and if they did the lower income families would just spend it on useless items anyways. Less money for schools and roads. Increase students book fees, toll road costs and cuts in the police, fire and ambulance services. If people with little money didn't spend it on wants(cell phones, dish TV, beer, cigs,Etc) they might not be feeling the pinch. I make less than 40k and I haven't change my habits.

Monday, Sep 15 at 12:14 PM J wrote ...

You should be happy to support Walmart who is part of the problem in making small business go out of business. They can buy in bulk from China and get a better deal and send our children lead painted toys and our babies tainted formula. Whoever gets to be president will raise taxes; how are we going keep paying for this war. We are going to have to get money from somewhere to get out of debt. It would be nice if the rich would finally have to pay their share.

Monday, Sep 15 at 12:12 PM no bush wrote ...

Palin has ties to a group that wants to secede from the union. Is this the experiance you want?

Monday, Sep 15 at 11:06 AM Rep wrote ...

Yes, Bravo Dave! Except, I laugh to tears when I drive by everyday with my fruits from Super-Walmart.

Monday, Sep 15 at 9:46 AM wow wrote ...

since '84 i have driven to bullards. thats 45 miles one way. i didn'the last 2 yrs. gas prices, not political views. the only "CHANGE" i want to see is the destruction of the ELECTORAL COLLEGE. them rich punk politically popular thugs have manipulated that antiquated system. taking back america? yes. our govt and APPOINTED JUDICIAL system are GIVING us away, padding there bureaucratic pockets, laughing and partying their way to the bank AT OUR HARDWORKING TAX-PAYING EXPENSE.

Monday, Sep 15 at 9:16 AM Amber Raeder wrote ...

TO JUST WAIT... remember, if the economy continues to suffer at the hands of republicans, there is not a small business on the planet that will prosper. Tax increases for the GOP (GREEDY ONE PERCENT) and tax breaks for middle class and poverty level will be the only thing that is going to pull our country out of the recession it is in. WAR WAR WAR, "DRILL BABY DRILL" and all that thrown in with the delusion that republicans have higher morals... whatever. GREED IS A SIN TOO!!!

Monday, Sep 15 at 8:33 AM Amber Raeder wrote ...

BRAVO DAVE!!! BRAVO!!!!! Well said!

Monday, Sep 15 at 8:16 AM OLD FART ELKHART wrote ...

AFTER READING THESE COMMENTS I AM REMINDED OF MY FATHERS TEACHING**WE CAN EDUCATE THE IGNNORANT**BUT THEIR IS NO KNOWN CURE FOR STUPID

Monday, Sep 15 at 8:11 AM tim wrote ...

why would anyone vote for an african, arab, muslem?? i cant believe it!!! if obama wins,,,i'm moving to canada!!!! i'll bet the middle east is just loving that we have a muslem with a chance to win. oh and by the way,,,i'm not rich,,

Monday, Sep 15 at 8:09 AM good friend wrote ...

To: Overanalytic Robot(IN the family) I was mearly stating the facts that in your first post you said kurt supplied the "produce" False only the corn. secondly you said the corn was stopped being supplied by Kurt because Kevin was "shady" False: Kurt changed his direction and tried the "Bluegrass" Don't let your opinion get in the way of the Facts Maybe you should get to know your family dealings alittle better

Monday, Sep 15 at 8:04 AM just wait wrote ...

If he gets in office your business will drop even more. He will increase your taxes as a business owner, you will raise your prices and we will shop at another store for cheaper produce. Obama may put money in the lower families pockets up front but where do you think it will come from. TAXES for everyone,especially small businesses. It is the Dems way. Cut defense, increase taxes. Has been and alway will be.

Monday, Sep 15 at 6:04 AM Anne wrote ...

Odd, maybe alot of folks did not stop because they thought they could only find argula there.

Monday, Sep 15 at 1:08 AM granger mom wrote ...

Duh, 5:49 Math, thats why I said neither one is perfect for this country... both have changed what they have said or stances thats just part of being a politition but I would still feel safer with McCain even though we have family in the military. O'Bama scares me and his wife will try to run things, even though for a long time she was not proud of this country. The whole mess is scarry this is just my opinon and everyone is entitled to theirs thats why their are so many colorful posts on here

Monday, Sep 15 at 12:25 AM No more shopping on CR 17 wrote ...

Well I guess I'll vote with my dollars and not shop at Bullard's the rest of this all. We didn't make our bi-weekly trip this weekend and now I can save the gas driving there.

Monday, Sep 15 at 12:23 AM Dave wrote ...

Being a lifelong Elkhart County Resident, Im now firmly convinced Elkhart County residents are brainwashed to vote Republican. I voted Republican for 30 years like clockwork. NO MORE! The GOP has hurt our County, our State AND our COUNTRY!!! This barn flap just demonstrates how rabid Repugs are over here. I wouldnt be surprised to see death threats over this barn. THREE CHEERS to Mr Bullard for the Obama barn. I smile when I drive by it everyday!

Sunday, Sep 14 at 11:43 PM Overanalytic Robot wrote ...

Good Friend: Maybe YOU should get your facts straight. I am IN the family; i know all the history. You seem to be just a friend, however. Apparently not even a "good" one; mediocre at best. And yes I recall Bluegrass. I also recall that was back in around 2005. Like I said. But I digress; throughout the 90's, and the beginning of the 2000's, all of the corn was supplied by Kurt, only coming from elsewhere in emergencies. Who are you getting your info from, Kevin? Reliable. Obviously.

Sunday, Sep 14 at 10:10 PM Middle wrote ...

To "partisan bickering", it has to break down into contriving arguments. That keeps it all balanced. That is why the Independent movement is not more popular even though we all tend to agree philosophically more with Independents.

Sunday, Sep 14 at 9:41 PM Rep wrote ...

Amber, you beloved Obama will squelch the voice of every legal citizen and enforce his liberal world order agenda on every American without our constitutionally garranteed representation.

Sunday, Sep 14 at 9:00 PM Forrest Gump wrote ...

Momma always said, you can tell alot about a person by the signs they hang on their barn.

Sunday, Sep 14 at 8:53 PM partisan bickering wrote ...

Why don't you snap out of it and admit you're all just contriving arguments, digging stuff up and playing dueling websites just to come up with something to throw at the other side. Is there any real reason to do this? Is there a real difference between tweedle dee and tweedle dum? Are you that in love with your us vs. them game? Do you really think the world breaks down to wigged out hippie devil worshippers on one side and righteous sensible squares on the other? Really!?

Sunday, Sep 14 at 8:49 PM Proud to be redneck/hick wrote ...

To all the liberals, if you don't like it here, MOVE! Obama's liberal Illinois is perfect for you. There they have high taxes, high crime rates, civil unions, abused welfare programs, and other middle class financed social disfunctions. Us rednecks and hicks take care of ourselves and don't like to pose a burden on our neighbors, so we'll stay here.

Sunday, Sep 14 at 8:32 PM Dawn wrote ...

You certainly do have a right to shop where you want, Ed. I wonder how many people stopped to ask, thinking that it was his sign, how much of his profits went to support Obama. Not everyone who supports a candidate actually supports a candidate.

Sunday, Sep 14 at 8:32 PM Ahhhhhhhhhhh wrote ...

Maybe the loss of bisness has to do with the increasing loss of jobs! Maybe, we all should really think, do we want someone who acts like he understands what us middle class or poor people are going through (Mcain) or do we want someone who has lived it and is only now lashing back because he is tired of getting lashed at for being honest and real about his feelings? THink people.....

Sunday, Sep 14 at 7:57 PM My 2 cents worth wrote ...

Just a note on the budget "surplus" that Clinton left...he also left us in a huge military deficit. His administration's refusal to act against the terrorist attacks in 1993, 1998, and 2000 are what led to 9/11/01. His admin's refusal to take the terrorist "chatter" seriously is what caused 9/11/01. The military had record low morale during his time in office and there was low retention once contracts were up. No thanks-I like my country secure and won't trade my freedom for money any day.

Sunday, Sep 14 at 6:29 PM Ed wrote ...

In response to Dawn on Sept. 12, The reason you stop shopping there is because you don't want your hard earned money going to the opposing candidate. That is pretty simple, I think. Any time you support a business that supports another cause you risk damage to your own. Sure, Bullard Farms has every right to support who they want, but I also have every right to spend my money where I want.

Sunday, Sep 14 at 6:23 PM Amber Raeder wrote ...

Rush wants McCain signs posted near the barn so it will be fair and balanced? This is a politcal race between two adults, not a potato sac game with kids. This isn't about what is fair. This is about a political opinion and view and the view from County Road 17 heading south looks pretty good to me. If a REPUBLICAN wants anything fair and balanced, maybe they should be the first to divy up their fat paychecks to those who are less fortunate and stop trying to opress middle class America!

Sunday, Sep 14 at 4:50 PM good friend wrote ...

To Overanalytic Robot: Your Facts are just plain wrong about the sweet corn history of the Bullard's. Kurt never raised much produce to begin with and stopped altogether to start something else. Remember the "Bluegrass fresh Market" I'm sure you could stop by the market and Kevin would show you where you can pick some "real" Bullard Sweet Corn

Sunday, Sep 14 at 4:06 PM Overanalytic Robot. wrote ...

Secondly, the people who are upset with this sign and where it is placed probably need to do a bit of thinking on that note. What about when you put signs in your yard for certain political candidates? Is that any different? Or is it just because of the sheer size of the Obama barn, and republicans are mad that they didn't think of it first. After all, how dare those liberals deface a piece of our precious Americana!!! You are too politically correct..err, incorrect.

Sunday, Sep 14 at 3:55 PM Overanalytic Robot wrote ...

Sigh. Really? It seems as if all of you are just speculating facts on the actual farm. Fine. Prepare to be pwn3d. First off, Maddox is correct. Not only has Kevin not sold REAL Bullards corn in several years, it has NEVER advertised it has come from "elsewhere". Anybody fail to notice the hundreds of acres of cornfields surrounding the farm from the 80's until the around 2005? Kurt always provided the produce, until Kevin just got too shady. But thats beside the point. Or is it?

Sunday, Sep 14 at 2:49 PM Rush wrote ...

Simply place some McCain signs out in the front of the barn or store front....Fair and Balanced!

Sunday, Sep 14 at 2:23 PM Anonymous wrote ...

Oprah is a candidate? Who are you to say "duh" to anyone?

Sunday, Sep 14 at 12:24 PM Linus wrote ...

This year I'm going to stay awake all night in a pumpkin patch so that I can see the Great Pumpkin.

Sunday, Sep 14 at 11:20 AM Anonymous wrote ...

Hey Dave think about this, Oprah is the 1st candidate she has ever supported I wonder why? Duh....

Sunday, Sep 14 at 9:45 AM dave wrote ...

I don't see a problem with a politician changing positions. Our world is changing so quickly if you don't change your position it is foolish to think positions can't change. I am however considering voting for McCain because Oprah is a clear supposrter of Obama. A lot of us (we are unheard) don;t like Oprah or her views. I'll decide on election day.

Sunday, Sep 14 at 9:26 AM carole wrote ...

ask yourself, do your believe in christ? do you want Under God, in your pledge of allegiance, prayer at school. A muslim will vote christians down every time. Think about it.

Sunday, Sep 14 at 9:04 AM Eileen wrote ...

I wonder what all these barn owners are going to do if Obama loses. I immediately repainted mine after Gore lost.

Sunday, Sep 14 at 7:46 AM good friend wrote ...

maddox: You must not know Kevin very well, He is a great person to be around

Sunday, Sep 14 at 7:35 AM Anonymous wrote ...

I believe that Kevin just wants to make it clear that he is not stating any policial view because it is not good for business. James, kurt does not raise ANY produce; Maddox, they always have stated that the corn comes from other sources except this year Kevin grew his own.

Sunday, Sep 14 at 7:11 AM Min wrote ...

Why does the drop in business have to be tied to politics? It is pretty obvious that thousands of people in Indiana have lost their jobs in the last few months. Couldn't it just be the fact no one can afford to buy groceries right now? I know my family has cut back on everything. It is hard with 2 kids that want to do things to explain mom and dad have no money right now. I work in the RV Business...everyone knows it sucks right now! My husband is self employed and trying to get out of that.

Sunday, Sep 14 at 6:55 AM GEM wrote ...

Sign of the end of time: Families will turn on each other. How Sad. If you can't get along here on earth, how are you going to get along in heaven?

Sunday, Sep 14 at 6:23 AM RedEye wrote ...

Well good to see that people can stil make SOME choices and have them count. I imagine that the OBamma Barn has affected Bullard's sales, But so have thier prices this year. In the long run it won't matter who you VOTE for in the Presidential Election, the "Money Crowd" owns the Electorial College anyway. It's already been proven the popular vote is meaningless. Eventualy maybe people will realize why they call them "Political Parties" Its the parties that neither you nor I are invited to.

Sunday, Sep 14 at 4:49 AM Math wrote ...

"The reason I dont like Obama is cause he flip-flops like a fish out of water and changes his positions." You're describing just about any politician... EVER. Especially presidential candidates that have to make some compromises in their platform to get elected. If you dig hard enough you'll find plenty of McCain flipflops too, I'm 100% sure of it.

Sunday, Sep 14 at 2:36 AM RAY in ELKHART wrote ...

Well, my daughter grew hew own pumpkins for the first time this summer...and she has 3 on 1 vine, so we won't be buying any pumpkins from you, no matter what the barn says! All that land on CR 17 is becoming another Grape Rd, so I do not feel sorry if any of the Bullard's go out of business. They can sell their land for 150K an acre and put in another strip mall, and retire with all that dough! Times are tough right now. I'm not spending any money that I don't have to! Vote John McCain! No Obama

Sunday, Sep 14 at 1:33 AM Anonymous wrote ...

All of American's need to stop fighting over politics.I think there all liars and won't tell you the truth if they needed to.I thought we were to love everyone,it show's me how many people have hate,and the brother's need to make up you're family.That's what's wrong with this world, think about it are we really free!!The goverment tell's us what we have to do.They change law's and regulation's for themselve's not us.So for me i don't want none of them to win,let them fight each other not us!!

Sunday, Sep 14 at 12:44 AM Amber Raeder (not afraid to post my last name!) wrote ...

I think it is shameful that any person or business be persecuted for their political opinion. It is, as Americans, our rights to voice our opinions and vote for our candidate of choice. Why, if republicans claim to be such true patriots, do they judge anyone who is just invoking their rights as a US citizen. I think the answer is simple, those republicans who are ignorant enough to not take their business to Bullards are hypocritical and selfish. PLEASE VOTE and GO OBAMA!!!

Saturday, Sep 13 at 11:40 PM Squash... wrote ...

You MUST be martian to support obama! Obama's camp likes to emphasize the African in his lineage, but it's his own school registry that lists him as African Arab. Race is a point that is NEVER BROUGHT UP BY ANYONE EXCEPT OBAMA SUPPORTERS, who can't deal with the truth that an awful lot of Americans don't like that anti-American, socialist, marxist, flip-flopping, friend-to-terrorists liar because of what he is, and not who he is.

Saturday, Sep 13 at 11:27 PM Squash... wrote ...

Christians are commisioned by Jesus in the Bible to pray against evil spirits, which includes homosexuality. They are commanded to love people, not their sins, the evil spirits they choose to allow in themselves or the lies they choose to believe. If you doubt that homosexuality is bad, then you are totally ignorant of it's affect on those who choose to live in that lifestyle. We're against smoking, obesity, and narcotics because they shorten lives. Well, life expectancy for gay men is <40yrs.

Saturday, Sep 13 at 10:53 PM J wrote ...

If Obama is Arab then I am a Martian. I thought if you were a Christain then you loved everyone, so why is she trying to pray the "gay" out of people.

Saturday, Sep 13 at 9:43 PM Laurie wrote ...

Oh please, people! It is just a bit of paint and is not hurting anyone. It's a political ad, and we are in a political voting season. We should be supporting each others businesses locally rather than go off on politics and not shopping at places because of political reasons.

Saturday, Sep 13 at 8:51 PM Squash not socialists! wrote ...

There are so many fools blurting out their stupidity on here! Obama is only black to morons who want to force the race card into the hand of anyone smart enough to hate the lying marxist obama. (He's actual Arab-not black.) The Bible clearly teaches that "gay" is an evil spirit and CAN be prayed out, so Palin apparently is really a Christian and not just one of those lame nuts who pick and choose verses to believe. And, Obama is the marxist, which isn't good for anyone, especially the poor.

Saturday, Sep 13 at 7:07 PM Maddox wrote ...

Kevin hasn't even sold "Bullard" corn for at least the past 2 years, and hasn't ever announced that fact. Maybe if that would have been announced like he has felt to place other things on his sign his business would have dropped off a long time ago as he is not a pleasant person to be around anyways. I think the main decrease in business is due to the failing economy - which is why the country needs CHANGE.

Saturday, Sep 13 at 5:24 PM steve t. wrote ...

It is the barn, I'm sure. I vote with my wallet everyday. Every time another hollywood star speaks out, I put them on my mental list that will never be supported by my dollar. I will never watch or rent or buy their products. If you put up a sign in front of your business supporting obama , my dollar and i will not support you.

Saturday, Sep 13 at 4:06 PM Anonymous wrote ...

jesus you dont spell too well

Saturday, Sep 13 at 3:14 PM flaming independent wrote ...

Kurt has it right. Keving just doesn't want to commit. (As usual) Obama is so much smarter than McCain...and for the know it alls that think he wants to kill babies...get an education! He just doesn't want a bunch of old, gray-haired congressman deciding what to do with the women of this nation! 99% of us don't want abortions either. We just don't want groups of men to tell us what we can and cannot do. YES WE CAN! OBAMA!

Saturday, Sep 13 at 3:09 PM common sense wrote ...

well, let's see, it's the end of the growing season, kids are back in school and sports, all kinds of people out of jobs....yeah, blame it on the other brother.... how biblical! ..as in old testamen...try the new testament way..honestly...

Saturday, Sep 13 at 2:29 PM T wrote ...

SERIOUSLY KEVIN, I DONT BELIEVE ITS THE SIGN THAT IS CAUSING YOUR BUSINESS TO DECLINE. YOUR SO VAIN. I LIKE TO BUY YOU FOR WHAT YOUR WORTH AND SELL YOU FOR WHAT YOU THINK YOUR WORTH. GROW UP

Saturday, Sep 13 at 1:47 PM MH wrote ...

If some of you think Palin is so great, then I suggest you take a good look on YouTube at her own little speeches in her own church. Her church even believes they can "pray the gay out of homosexuals". They believe in speaking in "tongues", and the one that gets me most is the statement that Alaska will be exempt from destruction when the world comes to an end. Just these small examples should make your hair stand on end!

Saturday, Sep 13 at 1:37 PM Anonymous wrote ...

You Bullard boys are painfully sick. Actions like yours is what makes the families weak, then the country weak. Get your hearts right toward each other and Obama and McCain won't matter. Also the per centage you are losing in business is a drop in a 25 gallon barrel compared to all the jobs northern IN has lost in the last 6 months. So count your blessing and stop your fighting.

Saturday, Sep 13 at 1:34 PM cm wrote ...

Funny how so many people are making it out to be 'Obama vs. Palin' and she's only the VP candidate.

Saturday, Sep 13 at 1:14 PM Jesus wrote ...

My children, please stop the hate. Take these words of wisdom to heart and think about it: if you don't vote, you have no right to then judge the outcome and if you don't come together we will be stuck in hell with Bush, agian.

Saturday, Sep 13 at 1:10 PM Todd wrote ...

Oh my stinking word! Has the guy ever been smart enough to consider the sales are down like everybody elses with the economy?

Saturday, Sep 13 at 1:06 PM Anonymous wrote ...

Well put Treb!

Saturday, Sep 13 at 12:49 PM J wrote ...

Treb: Baby killing? It is choice, he is not saying she has to. If a woman decides she does not want her baby she is going to find a why to abort it either legal or illegal and she will pay the consequences emotionally and with God. Right now innocent children are losing their parents for a war that is all about oil, which is still costing America a fortune. The whole idea of this war after 9/11, I thought, was to get the people responsible. By the way, are we still looking for Bin Laden?

Saturday, Sep 13 at 11:42 AM Anonymous wrote ...

How can you call yourself conservatives when you take a budget surplus and turn it into the largest deficit our country has ever seen.

Saturday, Sep 13 at 9:49 AM james wrote ...

The Bullard brother with the business does not even sell his brothers produce as they can't stand each other.

Saturday, Sep 13 at 9:37 AM Anonymous wrote ...

Beth: if business was fun until that obama barn sign went up, then you have a direct correlation between people avoiding a business because of a someone's personal sign. Case in point: any business that displays a political sign I don't go into. I shouldn't have their political views in my face when I go to shop.

Saturday, Sep 13 at 8:29 AM Tom in Osceola wrote ...

Where's the Palin Barn? I want to shop there.

Saturday, Sep 13 at 8:20 AM Treb wrote ...

You libs don't get IT! Conservatives (red-necks) or can we just call it "the R word". We don't hate Obama at all, we just hate what your whole baby killing, tax raising, loony left party stands. If our forefathers could awake from the grave, they would banish you idiots from America.

Saturday, Sep 13 at 8:20 AM Jason wrote ...

The painted barn might have something to do with a decrease in business. The professor from Goshen College was just stating common facts. She didn't apply those facts to this specific situation, which would dissapoint me if I were the interviewer. It was smart on her part, not to speculate on this particular situation.... With 10% of workers out of jobs in Elkhart County, I would guess that most business transactions are down the same amount, across the board.

Saturday, Sep 13 at 8:04 AM M. Davis wrote ...

The stand owner is making excuses for his high priced produce.

Saturday, Sep 13 at 7:23 AM For sure... wrote ...

Lets stop and think WHY our unemployment rate is SO high! WHY is it? Its because the RICH has gotten RICHER and the poor POORER! The one writer said don't vote for Obama because of change...how can we NOT want change? Our country is falling fast! We better change and change now! We have no jobs left. Open your eyes!

Saturday, Sep 13 at 7:19 AM Grouch in Mid Michigan wrote ...

If it weren't so sad it would be hilarious! The so called conservative right has become the radical outrageous. The Dems left a 3 trillion $ surplus that has become a 7 trillion $ deficit, with $ flowing out of the US to build a nation too lazy to build itself. If you look at the facts, there will be no democracy in the middle east in the foreseeable future. Wake up people! This country is bleeding to death in a crusade to control the oil industry. Take off your blinders and see the truth.

Saturday, Sep 13 at 7:08 AM Anonymous wrote ...

I think its time the american people sent the republicans and Democrats a message. We are tired of their crap.Vote third party

Saturday, Sep 13 at 7:01 AM OBAMA SUPPORTER wrote ...

Well it does show how the country thinsk. If you vote for McCain I am sure you won"t have that business much longer. Half of the people in Elkhart County do not have a job! I wonder why lets's see the War Foreclosures Gas prices and say Why? Look around. When Clinton left office there was a surplus! Now we cannot even affored to by gas or keep a roof over our head. So Yes I believe race is the reason poeple will not vote for Obama. You sure are stupid,if you do not. Vote OBAMA for CHANGE!

Saturday, Sep 13 at 6:17 AM annie wrote ...

O'bama is going to put alot of people out of work and they're afraid of his rapidly changing plans for the future.

Saturday, Sep 13 at 4:45 AM EC wrote ...

You know what? This is one of the reasons why I don’t vote. There is way too much hate in politics. Everyone has their right to their opinion. Period! Stop hating on each other. I’m tired of the hate campaigns.

Saturday, Sep 13 at 3:19 AM Anonymous wrote ...

Remember this is the McCain has DEMENTIA.You want to talk about not being able to set the record straight. He is constantly giving out misinformation. His running mate is offensive to myself as a woman....She turned in the previous governor for his election misuse, and did the same thing he did very same thing..using public time, money, materials.especially in regards to her comments on her daughters pregnancy.....marriage at 17/18 and divorce at 20...is that God's plan too?

Friday, Sep 12 at 11:44 PM Anonymous wrote ...

I'm glad I moved away the narrow minded community of Elkhart County. Make your vote count, vote third party.

Friday, Sep 12 at 11:26 PM OMG! wrote ...

I think you all seem to forget that the democrats are for the POOR people and Republicans are for the RICH to get Richer! If you don't believe it-maybe you should read some history books. Oh heck GOOGLE it and see what you come up with. Plus the dems don't believe in aboration THEY believe its the person choice not the government to decide. And would you kick your child out if HE/SHE came to you and told you they were gay! Think not. GOD wants us to love everyone. Except an eye 4 an eye, etc.

Friday, Sep 12 at 10:51 PM Anonymous wrote ...

Kurt we can't help it you aren't smart enough to see the problems Obama is going to cause. Try backing a winner. Hey confusion, Gov Palin has ten fold the experience that Obama has. Are you really that naive?

Friday, Sep 12 at 10:11 PM Scott wrote ...

I don't hate Obama because he's black and I don't rely upon media hype to form my opinion.His voting record and lack of conservative values form my unfavorable opinion of him. I would without hesitation vote for a black man that shared the same values and beliefs that I hold so dear. If you don't know what they are listen to Sara Palin give a speech and you will know. Finally, if you feel that I am a backwards hick for not voting Obama that's fine. Many people have died to give you free speech

Friday, Sep 12 at 9:46 PM Anonymous wrote ...

Stephen, he did not say he did or did not like him just that he did not paint something that is upsetting people. Hey I like the corn and will keep buying it. I dont care who he votes for. people have no idea where the money goes too restaurants support things I am sure people are opposed to. its hard to know exactly where all your money goes all the time

Friday, Sep 12 at 9:43 PM Granger mom, sick of race stuff ! wrote ...

Jason you are full of crap! The reason I dont like Obama is cause he flip-flops like a fish out of water and changes his positions. I dont think either of the canidates are perfect to run this country but what do you do? I like Palin but do not believe she can run this country as a president. I really could careless if he was purple with pink poka-dots! If you are not fit, YOU ARE NOT IFT, no matter what color you are . Get over it race boy. Lets talk about what this country needs NOT COLOR!

Friday, Sep 12 at 9:31 PM Dan wrote ...

Maybe your sales are down because they can't see your sign from the red glow off all the necks. :)

Friday, Sep 12 at 8:55 PM WOW wrote ...

Dawn - we live in a Republic - maybe you should check again. Mike - you are a one brilliant individual. you should pat yourself on the back for making such a well informed observation of an entire state, idiot! Maybe Bullards farm is in a majority republican district. And most republicans and democrats do seem to choose sides...

Friday, Sep 12 at 8:33 PM within our rights to not shop wrote ...

at any place that would be contrary to personal values. I do not want my money, either directly or through a sale, to go to support something I don't believe in. If I knew were Kurt Bullards produce went, I wouldn't buy from that grocer. I won't give money to a group that supports abortion, death penalty, destruction of heterosexual marriage and traditional family. It is my hard earned money and if I want to be sure where it is going and what it is doing, that is my God given right.Free will

Friday, Sep 12 at 7:57 PM ME wrote ...

You all are a joke! DAWN SAID IT ALL IN A NUT SHELL!

Friday, Sep 12 at 7:54 PM Cornfusion wrote ...

Hate Obama and you're a backwards hick? Simply not voting for him does not constitue hating him and I guess by your logic that anyone for McCain would qualify to be one of these backward hicks. This is not an election. It's a media hype, a popularity contest, an opportunity to show people that we can can be PC. Obama is no more qualified to be president than McCains running mate is to resume the office if something were to happen to him. We can't get good people to run because we vote for losers

Friday, Sep 12 at 7:28 PM Dawn wrote ...

The last time I checked, we live in a Democracy, not a Dictatorship. Why would you stop shopping somewhere, because of their political views? The beauty of America is that we all get to choose what to believe and who to vote for.

Friday, Sep 12 at 7:27 PM T wrote ...

Kurt, You asked the question. Why don't you repaint your barn to be a MaCain Barn and see. Maybe it'll be vision for the future?!?

Friday, Sep 12 at 7:08 PM Jason wrote ...

Just admit that you buy into the constant lies and misinformation about Obama because you want them to be true. The real reason you don't like him is because he's black.

Friday, Sep 12 at 7:04 PM BOB-Voting American wrote ...

I thought they were a bullseye

Friday, Sep 12 at 6:49 PM mike wrote ...

sure its hurting business most Indiana's people are backwards hicks they hate Obama.

Friday, Sep 12 at 6:48 PM Mike wrote ...

I sure wouldn't do business with anyone who try's to promote Obama! If I were you I'd find a new place to do business or repaint the building!!!

Friday, Sep 12 at 6:40 PM Smart for business? wrote ...

I don't belive that the owner of Bullard farms actually declared which political side he was for, he was just claiming the barn NOT to be his.

Friday, Sep 12 at 6:37 PM Steve wrote ...

Dittos Scott!!!

Friday, Sep 12 at 6:29 PM Slickshooter wrote ...

Well, now that I know that Bullard's farm market doesn't like Obama, I'll start shopping there. Would a McCain Barn increase sales? It Just did I.ll be over for some Punkins you only have 7997 to go.

Friday, Sep 12 at 6:22 PM Anonymous wrote ...

Maybe, just maybe you should tell your brother to take down the sign.

Friday, Sep 12 at 6:18 PM RA wrote ...

Sounds like the two brothers are more intrested in hurting each other then taking political sides. I could care less who likes who in the race. I still buy from Bullards because they have THE best produce!

Friday, Sep 12 at 6:04 PM Scott Hakes wrote ...

If, God forbid, Obama wins the election, the farm market will have a lot more than a 15% slip in business. As for the anti-Obama people being crazier by the minute you're fooling yourself if you really believe that. Just look at the way the news media and democrat politicians have attacked John McCain and Sara Palin recently. This is truly proof that liberalism is a mental disorder. Please..give me a break! I don't blame the folks for seeing the giant Obama sign and reacting.

Friday, Sep 12 at 5:55 PM Liz wrote ...

Their sign is bigger than your sign.

Friday, Sep 12 at 5:33 PM Kurt Bullard wrote ...

Would a McCain Barn increase sales?

Friday, Sep 12 at 5:29 PM Graig Thorton wrote ...

Take this singn down because it not allowing people to see the merchandize and but some stuff that could make someelse profit. Political signs should be posted in designated areas where people can go and look at them before deciding whom they are gona vote. Of course Obama is the favorite of thousands and millions want Palin because she is cute and young and coherent with her explanation on how the nation should be run. Where is Palin s sign? I don not see any yet. Are they gone put one somewher

Friday, Sep 12 at 5:15 PM Anonymous wrote ...

Oh Geez, is there anything they won't blame on Obama. My guess is that most businesses are down with the economy the way it is. You anti-obama people are getting crazier by the minute.

Friday, Sep 12 at 5:12 PM Trebor wrote ...

If Any business, actor, or singer rubs me wrong with politics they will loose my dollar. Thanks for clearing it up Kevin. Obama has represented his self very well, and I like him. Until the Dems represent traditional America!! I vote for the lesser of the two evils.

Friday, Sep 12 at 5:08 PM Beth Williams wrote ...

Perhaps Kevin Bullard should look within his own political party for answers to his drop in business. In this economy a 10-15% slip in receipts sounds minimal to those companies that are closing their doors and to those people who are out of work. Perhaps business has dropped off a bit because people do not have the money to spend at a local market/gift shop. I'm guessing that Bush economics and Mitch in office is behind the lack of customers more an "O' on a barn.

Friday, Sep 12 at 4:52 PM Anonymous wrote ...

I have one comment for these clowns. Get a life!!!!

Friday, Sep 12 at 4:51 PM Steven wrote ...

Well, now that I know that Bullard's farm market doesn't like Obama, I'll stop shopping there.

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