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Pot to Kettle: ''You're Black'' - Taft attacks Hagan for flip-flopping on CCW

2:53pm Wednesday, October 16, 2002

The first live television debate between the major candidates for Ohio governor was short on showmanship but long on political differences. Near the end of the debate, each candidate was allowed to ask a question of the other. Each used the opportunity to make a short speech before getting to the question. Taft went first, accusing Hagan of flip-flopping on a number of issues, "including...

KEY RACE: Columbus Dispatch Endorses Stratton & O'Connor for Supreme Court

12:50pm Wednesday, October 16, 2002

Yet another major Ohio newspaper has endorsed Justice Evelyn Stratton (R) and Lt. Gov. Maureen O'Connor (R) for Ohio Supreme Court. According to the Dispatch, "The biggest problem facing the Ohio Supreme Court is the polarization and politicization that has grown more marked over the past decade." "The greatest need on the high court is for justices who are independent, impartial, deliberative...

Going Negative: Ads attempt to link GOP judicial candidates to big business

12:17pm Wednesday, October 16, 2002

After undergoing major media criticism for considering a proposed direct-mail campaign attacking two Republican candidates for the Ohio Supreme Court, leaders of the political action committee Citizens for an Independent Court vowed just two weeks ago to junk the proposal. Yesterday, the PAC began airing commercials in all major Ohio media markets that link the candidates to big business. The ad...

Supreme Court Candidate Maureen O'Connor Calls for Judicial Restraint

5:25pm Monday, October 14, 2002

While not the most well-known statewide race this year, the decision of who replaces retiring Justice Andrew Douglas could have as much impact on the state, if not more, than any other statewide election. Douglas has been a consistent member of the court's 4-3 majority in controversial cases, including striking down school funding, overturning civil lawsuit limits (tort reform), expanding...

Ohio House 42: No-Win District for Conceal Carry Reform?

5:00pm Monday, October 14, 2002

Unfortunately for pro-Conceal Carry Reform voters in House District 42, there is no clear choice for a candidate to represent their constitutional self-defense rights. There is an independant candidate with good local name recognition running for the office, but he has thus far rchosen not to answer candidate survey queries. John Widowfield, who was appointed to a vacant Republican Ohio House...

Akron Beacon Journal/ OFCC PAC endorse Mary Taylor (R) for House 43

4:06pm Monday, October 14, 2002

Republican Mary Taylor is seeking to replace term-limited Twyla Roman in Ohio House, District 43. Both OFCC PAC and the Akron Beacon Journal endorse her. In the newspaper's words, Taylor "is regarded as knowledgeable, committed and articulate. A certified public accoutant with a master's degree in accounting, Taylor specializes in business and tax consulting. Taylor would add an independent-...

Akron Beacon Journal/ OFCC PAC endorse Charles Calvert (R) for House 69

3:34pm Monday, October 14, 2002

Republican Charles Calvert is seeling re-election as Ohio House Representative in the 69th District. Both OFCC PAC and the Akron Beacon Journal endorse him. In the newspaper's words, "Calvert plays an important role in the House Republican caucus. His steady temperament and experience in financial management have aided the budgeting process at the Statehouse." "He contributes significantly to the...

Akron Beacon Journal/ OFCC PAC endorse Terri Hauenstein (R) for House 68

3:24pm Monday, October 14, 2002

Republican Terri Hauenstein is campaigning to replace term-limited Ann Womer-Benjamin as Ohio House Representative in Portage County's 68th District. Both OFCC PAC and the Akron Beacon Journal endorse her. In the newspaper's words, "Hauenstein is the better candidate. Where Hauenstein would confront the political process, [her opponent] seems in danger of getting bogged down." "Terri Hauenstein...