By Stephanie Warsmith from the Jan. 31 Akron Beacon Journal
State Sen. Kevin Coughlin is challenging Summit County Republican Chairman Alex Arshinkoff to a debate before the March 4 primary. Full Article.
By Aaron Marshall from the Jan. 30 Cleveland Plain Dealer
tate Rep. Armond Budish is expected to grab the fund-raising lead among a pack of Democratic hopefuls angling to become the next House Speaker when campaign reports are released on Thursday. Full Article.
By Steve Hoffman from the Jan. 31 Akron Beacon Journal
What is so outrageous about Ohio's new law on sexual offenders is not how much of a mess it is. It is that those involved with its passage last year were aware of the potential legal and practical difficulties. Full Article.
From the Jan. 31 Cincinnati Enquirer
Former Ohio Gov. Jack Gilligan says he’s a Barack Obama man this year, following the lead of his daughter, Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, who endorsed the Illinois senator for president on Tuesday. Full Article.
By Stephanie Warsmith from the Jan. 31 Akron Beacon Journal
The Summit County Republican Party has endorsed state Rep. John Widowfield over Louise Heydorn, the only Republican incumbent on County Council. Full Article.
Retired Hamilton County Municipal Court Judge Leslie Isaiah Gaines rhymes in support of presidential candidate Barack Obama and rails against the Clintons.
From the Jan. 30 Columbus Dispatch
Former President Clinton took a gentler approach in his wife's campaign Tuesday, dropping attacks against fellow Democrat Barack Obama to promote Hillary Clinton as an agent of change with the record to turn around the country. Full Article.
From the Jan. 29 Columbus Dispatch
Ohio Republican Party Chairman Robert T. Bennett issued a statement last week saying Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner "wants to run the elections system in this state like a dictator." Full Article.
By Jim Siegel from the Jan. 30 Columbus Dispatch
Competition among ambitious lawmakers who want to be the next Democratic caucus leader, and perhaps the next Ohio House speaker, is transforming into record fundraising totals for House Democrats. Posted in State House of Reps | No Comments »
By Julie Carr Smyth, the Associated Press, from the Jan. 30 Cleveland Plain Dealer
U.S. Reps. Dennis Kucinich and Jean Schmidt may be at opposite ends of the political spectrum, but this year they have something significant in common.
Both Ohio incumbents are getting little sympathy — or party help — in their uphill battles for re-election. Full Article.
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