Ohio Politics

Pro-gun Democrat Teresa Fedor selected as Senate minority leader

In what is becoming a continuing trend for the Ohio Democrat party, another pro-concealed carry legislator has been selected to a leadership post. The Columbus Dispatch is reporting that Ohio Senate Democrats have chosen Teresa Fedor, of Toledo, as their new minority leader. Fedor and Sen. Kimberly A. Zurz, herself a pro-self-defense Democrat, were vying to lead the 12-member caucus. Fedor told...

Buckeye Firearms Assoc. endorsees to fill House leadership posts in next session

Hannah News Service is reporting that the House GOP caucus has anounced its majority leadership positions for the upcoming 127th General Assembly. Buckeye Firearms Association is pleased to report that, to a person, each and every official in the majority leadership for the 127th General Assembly in the Ohio House is a multiple-time endorsee of this political action committee. Husted Re-Elected...

Bob Bennett contemplating another term as OhioGOP chair

By Chad D. Baus The Cleveland Plain Dealer is reporting that OhioGOP party chair Bob Bennett is considering carrying on as party chair, claiming to have learned a few things after voter anger left heavy Republican casualties at the polls. From the story: "In a very real sense, in some ways, we needed this," Bennett said in a conference call with reporters. "We need a reminder that our service to...

Anti-gun Montgomery ''stunned'' by defeat

By Chad D. Baus The Cleveland Plain Dealer is reporting that Betty Montgomery, the supposedly unbeatable anti-gun Republican, was so stunned after her defeat by Buckeye Firearms Association-endorsee Marc Dann (52.3% to 47.7% percent) that she didn't concede until 3 p.m. Wednesday. By then, the newspaper reports, she had jetted off to Florida and was declining to take phone calls. In a statement...

LESSON 2006: THE GUN VOTE MATTERS

Story originally posted at 12:40 a.m. Updates will continue throughout the day. By Chad D. Baus In a pre-election article focusing on the possible (and now real) outcome of the national Congressional races, Dave Kopel, research director at the Independence Institute, said this: "Things look a lot better for the Second Amendment than they do for the Republican party." That statement is equally...

Richard Cordray, another Ohio Democrat who “gets it”

By Ken Hanson Those who have received our voter guide or read our website recently are aware that this PAC has endorsed Sandra O’Brien, Republican candidate for State Treasurer. In fact, one of the proudest achievements of this primary season was the grassroots effort that helped propel Sandra O’Brien to victory over anti-gun, Bob Bennett-anointed Jeanette Bradley. This is not meant to be a...

DeWine campaign debate: Who delivers more votes — the NRA or editorial boards?

The Columbus Dispatch is outlining some of the major obstacles Senator Mike De-Wine is trying to overcome as he seeks re-election to the U.S. Senate against Democrat Sherrod Brown. Close to top on the list is, of course, the Senator's long history of anti-gun rights votes. From the article: DeWine’s precarious tumble in the polls has prompted a round of recriminations by those who have been close...

NW OH: 2 judges square off for appellate court

The Toledo Blade is reporting this week on a race that should be on the radar of every pro-gun voter in Ohio's 6th Appellate District. (Not sure what pro-gun candidates will be appearing on your ballot next Tuesday? Click here to get your personalized slate card of pro-gun candidates!) Lucas County Common Pleas Judge Thomas Osowik is running against Buckeye Firearms Association endorsee and Judge...

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