Ohio Politics

Associated Press: GOP hoping to avoid 3-way race

The Associated Press is reporting that political analysts believe the narrowing field of Democrat gubernatorial candidates, and the preeminence of Democrat Ted Strickland (a conservative on social issues such as gun rights) is going to bring additional pressure upon the GOP to narrowing their "three-candidate" field for governor now that the Democrats have a front-runner (the AP and OhioGOP...

Anti-gun, trash-talking Democrats consider opposing Strickland in primary

The Akron Beacon Journal is reporting that the field of Democrats interested in running for governor is expected to widen now that Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman has dropped out, leaving pro-gun U.S. Rep Ted Strickland as the primary contender. According to the newspaper, anti-gun extremist State Sen. Eric Fingerhut of Shaker Heights and trashy TV show host Jerry Springer both are considering a...

Attorney General Jim Petro Defends Concealed Carry Law

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, November 30, 2005 Columbus - Attorney General Jim Petro filed a legal brief defending the constitutionality of Ohio's concealed carry law against a challenge by the city of Toledo. "We believe the concealed carry law is an issue of statewide concern and prevents cities from enacting bans because statewide law supercedes local laws," said Attorney General Jim Petro...

FLASH: Anti-gun Coleman quitting race for governor

The Columbus Dispatch is reporting that anti-gun Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman will announce his withdrawal from the race for governor later today. From the story: Mayor Michael B. Coleman today will quit the race for governor after his miscue-plagued campaign failed to get traction. Greg Haas, Coleman's campaign manager, said that Coleman has scheduled a news conference for 3 p.m. in the mayor'...

Pro-gun legislator considered to head Ohio Democratic Party

The Cleveland Plain Dealer reported Friday that the Ohio Democratic Party Chairman is resigning, effective Nov. 30, and that among the names being considered for his replacement is a former endorsee of this political action committee. From the story: Ohio Democrats are searching for a new state chairman -- just months before they must officially field a slate of candidates for next year's pivotal...

Campaign spokesman: Doug White on Betty Montgomery's short-list for Lt. Gov.

The Columbus Dispatch is reporting that anti-self-defense Betty Montgomery is trying to dampen rumors she will pull out of the race for the GOP nomination for governor by announcing that she has begun vetting candidates to become her running mate. For those who followed the intense battle to pass Ohio's concealed carry law (HB12), and those who have been forced to endure some of the most...

Democrat caucus names pro-concealed carry Senator as assistant minority leader

The Akron Beacon Journal is reporting that State Sen. Kimberly Zurz, D-Green, was elected Wednesday to be second in charge of the Ohio Senate Democratic Caucus. The story notes that as assistant minority leader, Zurz will work with the leader, Sen. C.J. Prentiss of Cleveland, Whip Teresa Fedor of Toledo, and Assistant Whip Robert Hagan of Youngstown. Like Senator Zurz, Sens. Fedor and Hagan both...

Two previous PAC endorsees may face off in race for state Attorney General

The Cleveland Plain Dealer is reporting that Democrat State Sen. Marc Dann announced his entry into the race to replace Jim Petro for Attorney General in Ohio. Sen. Dann was a 2004 endorsee of this political action committee, and voted for Ohioans' right to carry a firearm for self-defense. Sen. Dann participated in an open carry 'Defense Walk' organized by Rick Kaleda back in 2003. Kaleda is now...

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