For Republicans, Diego Morales became even worse than corrupt | Opinion - IndyStar

Title: For Republicans, Diego Morales became even worse than corrupt | Opinion URL Source: https://www.indystar.com/story/opinion/columnists/james-briggs/2026/05/21/diego-morales-jim-banks-max-engling-beau-bayh-greg-ballard-secretary-state/90197171007/ Published Time: 2026-05-21T19:46:19Z Markdown Content: JAMES BRIGGS ## Sen. Jim Banks endorsed Morales months ago. Now he's backing someone else. What changed? James Briggs Indianapolis Star Updated May 21, 2026, 4:32 p.m. ET Indiana Republicans stood by Diego Morales through sexual assault accusations from two Republican women, serial job and military embellishments, documented performance failures, illegal voting, foreign entanglements, nepotism and luxury perks at taxpayer expense. There's only one thing Republicans couldn't abide: fear of losing.