Ohio Politics

SD31 Republican Primary Clarification

Contrary to a recent campaign mailing by Representative Ron Hood, he is not currently endorsed by Buckeye Firearms Association in the upcoming May 2nd Republican primary for Ohio 31st Senate District. Hood's campaign letter specifically states "This record has earned me the endorsement of the...Buckeye Firearms Association..." As a grassroots organization run by volunteers, Buckeye Firearms is...

The Rink Report: 2nd Congressional District GOP Primary

By Collin Rink In this 2nd Edition of The Rink Report, we are examining the 2nd Congressional District Republican Primary race, which is just days away. This race is being fought between Congresswoman Jean Schmidt, and Bob McEwen. Buckeye Firearms Association has endorsed Congresswoman Schmidt. Challenger Bob McEwen, a Congressman from the Sixth Congressional District from 1981 until the start of...

Rasmussen poll shows Dem's growing lead over GOP gov candidates

Rasmussenreports.com has released its latest survey of the race for Ohio governor, which shows the likely Democratic nominee, Congressman Ted Strickland, maintaining hefty and growing leads over two potential Republican opponents. From the report: Strickland leads Republican frontrunner Ken Blackwell, 52% to 35%. In March he led Secretary of State Blackwell 50% to 40%. Strickland now leads...

On May 2, about 1.5 million Ohioans will decide the future of your gun rights

By Chad D. Baus Eleven days from today, the polls open. Eleven days from today, a small minority of Ohioans will decide the political landscape of Ohio for years to come. How small a minority? Voter turnout for the last gubernatorial election-year primary in Ohio was just 19% of registered voters (1.35 million). When one considers that the number of hunters, sportsmen, CHL-holders, NRA members,...

Sandy O'Brien for Treasurer

By Jim Irvine In the Republican primary battle for Treasurer for the State of Ohio, voters have a choice between Buckeye Firearms endorsee Sandy O'Brien and Governor Taft's previous running mate, Jennette Bradley. While Jennette's association with Taft would be reason enough for many to vote for anyone else, the fact is that O'Brien is a great choice no matter who she is compared with. According...

Fulton County Action Needed

YOUR IMMEDIATE ACTION IS NEEDED Support Tim Grendell for Attorney General The Fulton County Republican party will be meeting to endorse TONIGHT at 6:30 pm. It is critical for any supporters who live and vote in Fulton county to immediately contact their county committee person. Gun owners need to tell the committee members that A strong support of firearms rights and the Ohio constitution is what...

Democrat for Ohio Governor speaks out on guns

Two Ohio newspapers have recently featured "Q&A"-style interviews with front-running Democrat gubernatorial candidate Ted Strickland. Click on the "Read More..." link below for excerpts that include Strickland's comments on firearms-related subjects. From Columbus' The Other Paper : The Ohio House has passed a bill that would nullify the assault- weapons ban approved by Columbus City Council...

The Devil is in the Details - Sportsmen Beware of TEL

By Larry S. Moore Ottawa County's, The Beacon ran a very informative op-ed piece March 9th entitled href="http://www.thebeacon.net/main.asp?SectionID=8&SubSectionID=8&ArticleID=200" target="_blank">"Outdoor Sports Lovers Beware". This is just the start of in depth analysis of the proposed TEL (Tax and Expenditure Limitation) constitutional ammendment being considered this year by Ohio'...

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