Mano a mano: Stutzman and Bell both set to run

It won't be the Fight of the Century.  But it will be interesting.

State Representative Marlin Stutzman is set to announce his candidacy within a day for the Republican nomination for the Indiana State Senate seat held by longtime Senator Bob Meeks.

State Representive Matt Bell is in the consideration phase about a run but sources have indicated that Bell's run for the senate seat is a 99.9% certainty even with Marlin Stutzman in the race.

Don't expect a slugfest.  Far from it.  These are friends who are closely matched in temperment, outlook and issues.  Nice guys, both.