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Nov 13, 2006 Bush says he's ready to listen on Iraq Monday, November 13, 2006. From the Cleveland Plain Dealer Responding to a humbling election, White House aides said Sunday that President Bush welcomes new ideas about the war in Iraq. Bush will meet today with the 10-member bipartisan Iraq Study Group, led... Ohio Democratic Party more...
Nov 13, 2006 Noe found guilty of theft, forgery, money laundering By Mark Niquette The Columbus Dispatch Monday, November 13, 2006 3:32 PM AP Noe, right, with his lawyer Bill Wilkinson, listens to the jury instructions in court last week. TOLEDO - Coin... Ohio Democratic Party more...
Oct 9, 2006 Ohio's minimum wage: what's at stake at polls What will Issue 2 do? Cleveland Plain Dealer more...
Oct 2, 2006 Dispatch - Strickland’s concern for others springs from his family and faith LUCASVILLE, Ohio — Ted Strickland laughs when asked whether there one day might be a historical marker outside the modest home on Duck Run where he grew up. Boyhood home of Ted Strickland, Ohio’s 68 th governor. Dispatch more...
Sep 24, 2006 Dispatch - Strickland Strong Ted Strickland leads Ken Blackwell by 19 points, Sherrod Brown leads by a healthy margin and other statewide Democrats are poised for big victories, according to the latest polling from the Columbus Dispatch. The Columbus Dispatch more...
Sep 24, 2006 Beacon Journal - Brown talks tuition during University of Akron visit Sherrod Brown visited the University of Akron to talk to students and propose solutions to the high price of college education - up 68% in Ohio since 2000. The Akron Beacon Journal more...
Sep 22, 2006 Dispatch - Ney's about-face leaves bad taste with voters Republicans in the 18th Congressional District are feeling hurt, angry and betrayed after Bob Ney's guilty plea to corruption charges. They're also gravitating toward Zack Space, the Democrat running for the seat. The Columbus Dispatch more...
Sep 22, 2006 Beacon-Journal - Sutton campaigns on 3 E's The road back to economic health for Northern Ohio is simple: education, ethics and entrepreneurial innovation, according to Betty Sutton, the Democratic nominee for the 13th Congressional District. Ohio Democratic Party more...
Sep 17, 2006 Dispatch - Clinton takes aim at Blackwell Former President Clinton visited Cleveland Saturday to lend his name to a fundraiser that pumped up the campaign coffers for gubernatorial nominee Ted Strickland. The Columbus Dispatch more...
Sep 15, 2006 AP - Strickland calls for changes at BWC U.S. Rep. Ted Strickland would clean up the scandal-scarred state insurance fund for injured workers by replacing its oversight commission with an independent board of directors, he told The Columbus Dispatch for a story Thursday. The Associated Press more...
Sep 14, 2006 Beacon Journal - Quiet, intense races down the ticket Ohio Democrats have a chance to seize control of the Ohio Apportionment Board, the apparatus that controls the drawing of legislative districts, thanks to a strong ticket, from top to bottom. The Akron Beacon Journal more...
Sep 14, 2006 Dispatch - Brown sets modest health-insurance goal Democratic Senate challenger Sherrod Brown unveiled a plan yesterday to provide greater access to health insurance to the hundreds of thousands of Ohioans who lack health care. The Columbus Dispatch more...
Sep 8, 2006 Plain Dealer - Ohio Democratic Party sues Blackwell to unmask attack-ad donors On Thursday, the Ohio Democratic Party sued Secretary of State Ken Blackwell, seeking to unmask donors to a nonprofit group that spent more than $1.5 million last month on anonymously financed TV ads that hammer Rep. Ted Strickland. Ohio Democratic Party more...
Sep 7, 2006 Dispatch - Racism charged in lawsuit in state auditor's race Democrat Barbara Sykes yesterday went to federal court to stop what she said is a racist campaign tactic by Republican Mary Taylor in the state auditor’s race. The Columbus Dispatch more...
Sep 7, 2006 Plain Dealer - Ohio minimum-wage amendment qualifies for Nov. ballot The effort to amend Ohio's Constitution to raise the minimum wage from $5.15 to $6.85 an hour, and provide inflationary increases, easily qualified for the ballot with more than 363,000 valid signatures spread across 69 counties. Cleveland Plain Dealer more...
Sep 5, 2006 Plain Dealer - Cleveland parade showcases Democrats The annual Cleveland Labor Day parade organized by Democratic Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones, showcased the party's candidates for statewide office, from gubernatorial candidate Ted Strickland to Ben Espy, a candidate for the Ohio Supreme Court. Cleveland Plain Dealer more...
Sep 5, 2006 Enquirer - Democrats hit well-traveled campaign paths Democrats were out in force over the Labor Day weekend, visiting the Coney Island AFL-CIO picnic to mingle with thousands of union families and loyal supporters. Cincinnati Enquirer more...
Sep 3, 2006 Beacon Journal - Brown takes on role of challenger Sherrod Brown has served Ohio in many capacities: State Rep, Secretary of State and now, U.S. Congressman. He hopes to play one more role - Senator. The Akron Beacon Journal more...
Sep 3, 2006 Plain Dealer - Unions plan big push for Democrats The AFL-CIO hopes to shift government control to Democrats this fall by spending $40 million on union get-out-the-vote efforts in key states, including Ohio. The Cleveland Plain Dealer more...
Sep 2, 2006 Blade - Strickland touts views during Toledo visit U.S. Rep. Ted Strickland was in Toledo to tout a plan for a high-tech toll collection program for the Ohio Turnpike and to spread his positive message of change. The Toledo Blade more
Sep 1, 2006 Blade - Sherrod Brown backs Ohio's minimum wage increase U.S. Rep. Sherrod Brown repeated his call for raising Ohio’s minimum wage in a meeting with labor leaders in Toledo yesterday. The Toledo Blade more
Aug 31, 2006 Dispatch - Candidate for State Auditor denies question was racist The Ohio Legislative Black Caucus and Barbara Sykes blasted the Republican nominee for state auditor for making an issue of Sykes' race in a recent telephone poll. The Columbus Dispatch more...
Aug 29, 2006 Beacon Journal - Ohio Farmers Could Rotate Political Field Ohio farmers, who are traditional conservatives, are lining up behind Democrats Ted Strickland and Sherrod Brown as Republicans have ignored agricultural issues in their zeal to raise taxes and focus on hot-button social issues. Akron Beacon Journal more...
Aug 21, 2006 Plain Dealer - Bye bye Larry! Larry Householder, who is in a league of his own when it comes to corruption, has decided to drop out of the race for Perry County Auditor. Householder, according to GOP sources, knew he was going to get beat so he decided to quit. Bye bye Larry. Cleveland Plain Dealer more...
Aug 20, 2006 AP - Strickland, Brown press for change GOP voters are flocking to the TurnAround Ohio Tour, featuring Ted Strickland and Sherrod Brown, which ends a three day, multi-city swing today with events in Columbus and Marion. The Associated Press more...
Aug 20, 2006 Blade - State Democrats catch early bus as campaign speeds up The TurnAround Ohio bus tour continued through SW Ohio, with stops in Butler, Warren and Clermont counties. Ted Strickland, Sherrod Brown and statewide Democrats presented a message of change to voters. The Toledo Blade more...
Aug 20, 2006 Dispatch - Some in GOP look to their left Democrats invaded Ohio’s GOP stronghold yesterday, meeting with about 50 Republicans in Warren County after a day of bold talk about how support is flowing their way across party lines. The Columbus Dispatch more...
Aug 18, 2006 Beacon Journal - Blackwell gets cold reception, Strickland applauded Ted Strickland elicited applause from hundreds of educators at a recent event. Ken Blackwell, speaking at the same event, drew a much different response. Akron Beacon Journal more...
Aug 16, 2006 Tribune Chronicle - Corruption Charges Hang Over 2006 Elections Barbara Sykes, Marc Dann, Jennifer Brunner and Richard Cordray make up an impressive group of statewide Democrats who are campaigning hard, raising money, and reaching out to voters in a climate of Republican corruption and scandal. The Warren Tribune Chronicle more...
Aug 15, 2006 Vindicator - Williams, Strickland to discuss local issues Youngstown Mayor Jay Williams will meet with Gubernatorial candidate Ted Strickland soon to discuss Strickland's plan for Ohio's urban centers. The Youngstown Vindicator more...
Aug 14, 2006 Dispatch - Liberal, moderate faith groups team to counter religious right Liberals and moderates who feel their faith has been co-opted are organizing to counter what they say is the religious right's overemphasis on hot-button topics at the expense of other social justice matters. The Columbus Dispatch more...
Aug 11, 2006 Dispatch - Strickland airs radio spot meant for black audiences U.S. Rep. Ted Strickland, the Democratic nominee for governor, began airing a 60-second radio commercial yesterday that is aimed at black voters. Columbus Dispatch more...
Aug 9, 2006 Dispatch - Rally, petitions seek amendment to raise Ohio's minimum wage Supporters of a drive to increase Ohio's minimum wage turned in over 700,000 signatures of those backing the drive. The ballot amendment the campaign is supporting would raise the wage from $5.15 to $6.85, which would help raise families out of poverty. The Columbus Dispatch more...
Aug 8, 2006 Columbus Dispatch - Ney’s exit shakes up GOP ticket; State Sen. Joy Padgett asked to take on campaign in 18 th Congressional District Even with beleaguered Congressman Bob Ney’s abrupt decision not to seek re-election, the battle for his seat likely will remain an expensive, nationally watched race. After insisting for months that he would run even if indicted in a continuing federal corruption investigation, Ney announced... Columbus Dispatch more
Aug 8, 2006 Toledo Blade - Voinovich, Strickland show off new unity; pair forge alliance against gambling A former Republican governor and a Democrat who wants to be governor joined together yesterday to battle slot machines. What, if anything, should you read into that, beyond the obvious gambling conclusions? Toledo Blade more
Aug 3, 2006 Free Times - All 88 Are Key - Ohio Dems to leave no county behind Ohio Democratic Party Chair Chris Redfern talks about the ODP's 88 County strategy, a plan that mimicks the DNC's 50 State strategy. Ohio Dems are committed to organizing, spending money and being involved in all of Ohio's 88 counties. Cleveland Free Times more...
Aug 2, 2006 AP - Strickland releases tax returns, Blackwell declines Gubernatorial candidate Ted Strickland released his tax returns yesterday, a move that Republican Ken Blackwell has refused to make. What is Ken Blackwell hiding from Ohioans? The Associated Press more...
Aug 2, 2006 Daily News - Brown urges changes to Medicare plan's gap Senate candidate Rep. Sherrod Brown called for changes to Medicare Part D's gap in prescription coverage that could hit millions of Americans this year. Brown called the gap 'a cruel hoax'. Dayton Daily News more...
Aug 2, 2006 Times - Garrison proposes all-day kingergarten Ohio Rep. Jennifer Garrison, D-Marietta, introduced legislation that would give funding for each school district to begin all-day kindergarten and financially benefit the districts that already have it. Marietta Times more...
Jul 31, 2006 Repository - Strickland looking better to defeat Blackwell Commentary from the Canton Repository says Ted Strickland is on track for a big victory in November. The Repository highlights numerous errors in judgement by the Blackwell campaign. The Canton Repository more...
Jul 30, 2006 Dispatch - Democrats happy in unfamiliar territory Over 140 volunteers gathered at ODP HQ on Saturday, July 29th to hear from Sherrod Brown, Bob Shamansky and a trio of local candidates. The volunteer then hit the streets, canvassing for their candidates as part of the DNC's National Democratic Reunion. The Columbus Dispatch more...
Jul 26, 2006 Beacon Journal - Strickland lays out plan Democratic gubernatorial candidate Ted Strickland has unveiled the next component of his Turnaround Ohio campaign -- a plan that calls for accountability and results-based government. Akron Beacon Journal more...
Jul 26, 2006 Enquirer - Downtown demonstration targets Chabot A group of 30 people from the AFL-CIO staged a protest Tuesday at U.S. Rep. Steve Chabot's Cincinnati office because of his opposition to an increase in the federal minimum wage. Chabot faces Democrat John Cranley in November. The Cincinnati Enquirer more...
Jul 26, 2006 Daily News - Candidate's wife encourages other women to get involved On Tuesday, Sherrod Brown's wife Connie Schultz joined a group of Miami Valley women interested in politics to applaud their activism and encourage them to get others involved in the process. Dayton Daily News more...
Jul 23, 2006 Dispatch - Strickland far ahead, early poll indicates Ted Strickland and Sherrod Brown have increased their commanding leads over their Republican challengers in new polling results released today. Strickland leads Blackwell by 20%, Brown leads DeWine by 8%. The Columbus Dispatch more...
Jul 21, 2006 AP - Strickland a candidate apart from usual Dems This year, Ted Strickland carries the party's banner. The congressman from rural Ohio has credentials that are substantially different: United Methodist minister, psychologist and college professor. The Associated Press more...
Jul 18, 2006 Daily News - Labor's Focus is on Democrats The Ohio AFL-CIO opens its 25th biennial convention today in Cincinnati, with the emphasis on electing Democrats on Nov. 7. The Dayton Daily News more...
Jul 16, 2006 Advocate - Strickland visits Heath Ted Strickland and other statewide candidates visited Heath as part of a three-day, multi-city tour throughout central and northeast Ohio to share their vision for a new Ohio. The Newark Advocate more
Jul 12, 2006 Dispatch - With release of poll, Ney's camp admits troubles Zack Space leads incumbent Republican Bob Ney in new polling released by the Space campaign. Ney's campaign released polling that shows the two in a virtual tie. Clearly, Ney is in trouble. The Columbus Dispatch more...
Jul 11, 2006 Enquirer - Hackett embraces Brown Paul Hackett, who months ago left the U.S. Senate race, pledged his support and gave Rep. Sherrod Brown his endorsement in Brown's race against Republican Senator Mike DeWine. The Cincinnati Enquirer more...
Jul 11, 2006 Dispatch - Brown criticizes DeWine for vote against drug imports Democrat Sherrod Brown says Sen. Mike DeWine showed he was on the side of drug companies, not the side of consumers, yesterday by voting against a Senate proposal to ease the ban on importing prescription medicine. The Columbus Dispatch more...
Jul 10, 2006 Daily News - Strickland ties education to the economy Democrat Ted Strickland lumps Secretary of State J. Kenneth Blackwell right in with the rest of the Republicans running state government when it comes to assigning blame for Ohio's economic decline. Dayton Daily News more...
Jul 9, 2006 Beacon Journal - Bigger push urged on voter ID law Ohio's chief elections officer -- Ken Blackwell -- apparently has no plans to educate Ohioans about a new voter identification requirement beyond county fair booth flyers. Akron Beacon Journal more...
Jul 9, 2006 Blade - Szollosi hitching political future to rolling help center Toledo City Council Frank Szollosi, no stranger to controversy, is getting back to the basics: an Airstream trailer that he'll take to Toledo neighborhoods as part of his "Szollosi Listens" campaign. The Toledo Blade more
Jul 7, 2006 Beacon Journal - Democratic flag bearers Ohio-bound Sen. John Edwards and Sen. Hilary Clinton will be featured speakers at a national convention starting this weekend in Columbus. Akron Beacon Journal more...
Jul 5, 2006 Plain Dealer - NE Ohio key to Senate contest Thomas Suddes writes that a jobs-and-progress camapign will likely favor Sherrod Brown over incumbent Republican Mike DeWine. The Cleveland Plain Dealer more...
Jul 1, 2006 Toledo Blade - Report tracks origin of Taft donation; $2,500 gift linked to Noe was given during '02 event featuring Bush The $2,500 contribution that state investigators believe Tom Noe laundered into Bob Taft's 2002 re-election campaign ended up in the governor's coffers during a Columbus fund-raiser that featured President Bush. Toledo Blade more
Jun 30, 2006 Columbus Dispatch - Senior aide to Rep. Ney subpoenaed; Three staff members leaving while investigation continues Three top aides to embattled Rep. Bob Ney are leaving his office, and a federal grand jury has subpoenaed another senior staff member in an investigation of the Heath Republican’s ties to disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff. Columbus Dispatch more
Jun 29, 2006 Columbus Dispatch - School plan favored by Blackwell called gimmick A school-funding plan implemented by four states and embraced by Ohio Republican gubernatorial nominee J. Kenneth Blackwell is "one of the worst ideas in education," says Rod Paige, a former education secretary in the Bush administration. Columbus Dispatch more
Jun 28, 2006 Columbus Dispatch - 4 more convicted of ethics charges in Noe investigation The ongoing investigation into state-government corruption that is roiling Ohio politics produced four additional convictions today. Four current or former elected officials from the Toledo area each pleaded no contest and were found guilty this afternoon to a single ethics charge related to... Columbus Dispatch more
Jun 27, 2006 Columbus Dispatch - Four officials in Noe case to answer ethics charges in court Four current or former public officials from the Toledo area are expected in court Wednesday to answer ethics charges related to allegations they funneled campaign cash from coin dealer Thomas W. Noe to President Bush. Columbus Dispatch more
Jun 27, 2006 Beacon Journal - Sherrod Brown pushes fair-trade plan U.S. Senate candidate Sherrod Brown took to downtown Akron Monday to announce legislation he is seeking that would ban sweatshop imports. Akron Beacon Journal more...
Jun 26, 2006 Enquirer - Strickland: GOP support ebbing Democrat Ted Strickland, candidate for Ohio governor, said Saturday that Republicans keep coming to him and pledging their support because they have grown disenchanted with Republican-dominated government, nationally and locally. The Cincinnati Enquirer more...
Jun 26, 2006 Plain Dealer - Controversial record dogs GOP Treasurer hopeful Sandra O'Brien's controversial time as an elected official in Ashtabula County raises questions about her fitness for the Ohio Treasurer's office. Cleveland Plain Dealer more...
Jun 22, 2006 Toledo Blade - Suspect manages Voinovich portfolio; Senator to return $9,000 in donations U.S. Sen. George Voinovich yesterday acknowledged that one of the Cleveland-area investment brokers indicted for allegedly bribing an official at the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation has handled his personal financial portfolio since he left the governor's office in 1999. Toledo Blade more
Jun 21, 2006 Plain Dealer - Blackwell site stirs ire over voter signup It is much easier to register to vote on Ken Blackwell's gubernatorial website opposed to his official Secretary of State website, a move that fits Blackwell's pattern of making it more difficult for those that don't support him to vote. The Cleveland Plain Dealer more...
Jun 18, 2006 Beacon Journal - Regula under fire for favorites GOP Congressman Ralph Regula is under fire for his use of earmarks, which increase the run-away spending Republicans in Washington are seemingly addicted to. Akron Beacon Journal more...
Jun 18, 2006 Plain Dealer - Democats have "New Direction" for America When the Democratic Party retakes control of Congress, Democrats will act quickly to increase the minimum wage, lower prescription drug costs and slash interest rates on student loans, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi said Saturday. Cleveland Plain Dealer more...
Jun 14, 2006 Blade - Supreme Court orders Taft to hand over documents The Ohio Supreme Court yesterday ordered Gov. Bob Taft to hand over documents to the high court that he wants to keep secret. State Sen. Marc Dann hailed the order as a victory for Ohio's taxpayers. The Toledo Blade more
Jun 13, 2006 Post - Democrats closing fundraising gap with Republicans A surge in small, individual contributions is lifting Democratic campaigns this year and is helping close a Republican fundraising advantage that has existed for years in national politics. The Washington Post more...
Jun 12, 2006 AP - Strickland has double Blackwell's total on hand Democrat Ted Strickland, with no major challenge in last month's primary for governor, had twice the campaign cash on hand as Republican Kenneth Blackwell. The Associated Press more...
Jun 12, 2006 Plain Dealer - Issue could alter Ohio's political picture If labor and anti-poverty groups can get the Minimum Wage increase issue on the November ballot, some political experts contend, Democratic voters will be much more likely to go to the polls. The Cleveland Plain Dealer more...
Jun 10, 2006 Toledo Blade - In campaign fund race, Strickland doubles up his rival; Democrat has $2.6 million, compared with $1.3 million for Blackwell Ted Strickland leads at the polls and at the bank. Mr. Strickland, a Democratic congressman from Lisbon, reported $2.6 million on hand in his run for governor yesterday, double the $1.3 million reported by his GOP opponent, Secretary of State Kenneth Blackwell. Toledo Blade more
Jun 8, 2006 Vindicator - Boccieri blasts Blackwell on voter registration State Rep. John Boccieri blasted Republican gubernatorial candidate Ohio Secretary of State Ken Blackwell on Wednesday at the Mahoning County Board of Elections regarding recent changes to election law governing voter registration procedures. The Youngstown Vindicator more...
Jun 7, 2006 NY Times - Block the Vote, Ohio Remix As Ohio gears up for a very competitive election season this fall, its secretary of state, J. Kenneth Blackwell, has put in place "emergency" regulations that could hit voter registration workers with criminal penalties for perfectly legitimate registration practices. New York Times more...
Jun 2, 2006 Dayton Daily News - Ohio Democrats applying pressure as workers' comp scandal grows Ohio Democrats quickly pounced on news of another prosecution in the state Bureau of Workers' Compensation scandal and predicted it would eventually put the investigative spotlight on top Republicans. Dayton Daily News more...
Jun 2, 2006 Cleveland Plain Dealer - Identity theft becomes issue in statewide race A spate of high-profile security lapses by key state and federal entities is pushing identity theft to the fore in the Ohio secretary of state's race. Cleveland Plain Dealer more...
Jun 1, 2006 Blade - Brown slams DeWine, GOP on veterans health care Sherrod Brown brought his U.S. Senate campaign to Toledo yesterday to talk about his agenda for improving the federal government's support of veterans and their families. The Toledo Blade more...
May 30, 2006 Globe - Contenders of '08 look to Ohio With Ohio emerging as a pivotal battleground for the 2008 election, presidential hopefuls are visiting the Buckeye State and campaigning for local Democratic candidates. The Boston Globe more...
May 29, 2006 Dispatch - Ohio Senate race in national spotlight Congressman Sherrod Brown gears up for one of the most anticpated Senate races in 2006 - his run against Mike DeWine. The Columbus Dispatch more...
May 28, 2006 Dispatch - Minimum-wage drive rolling With two months to go before the filing deadline, the drive to increase Ohio's minimum wage is picking up steam. The Columbus Dispatch more...
May 25, 2006 Dispatch - Coleman in DC as mayors help set Democratic vision Columbus Mayor Michael B. Coleman says the Democratic Party’s message for the 2006 midterm elections is a simple one that promotes a feeling of security -that must be presented coherently at national and local levels. The Columbus Dispatch more...
May 24, 2006 Daily News - Democrats unveil TV ad against Blackwell The Ohio Democratic Party has launched a TV ad attacking Republican J. Kenneth Blackwell right where Blackwell is supposed to be strongest — as a man of strongly held beliefs who sticks to them. Dayton Daily News more...
May 23, 2006 ODP RELEASES NEW TV AD Ohio Democratic Party TV Ad Asks: What Does Ken Blackwell Believe? LINK: Ohio Democratic Party more
May 23, 2006 Blade - Kaptur seeks out energy investments U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D., Toledo) continued to beat the drum yesterday for alternative energy sources at the Toledo Rotary Club luncheon at the Zenobia Shrine Hall. Ohio Democratic Party more...
May 23, 2006 AP - Glenn goes to bat for Democrats John Glenn, the former astronaut and four-term senator, who retired in 1999, says he's taking a more active role in campaigning this year after getting back on the stump for Senator Kerry in 2004. The Associated Press more...
May 21, 2006 Blade - Hoping for headway with a headstart, Kerry joins Strickland in Toledo for rally Senator John Kerry and Congressman Ted Strickland spoke to a crowd of over 300 at a rally in Toledo's Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza on Saturday night. The Toledo Blade more...
May 19, 2006 Plain Dealer - Democrats return to their old stomping grounds, Ohio It's never too early to visit Ohio if you're a 2008 Democratic presidential wannabe. More than two years before Election Day, Oval Office aspirants are already trekking through the political battlegrounds that decided the 2004 election. The Plain Dealer more...
May 17, 2006 Plain Dealer - Public employees used on private job Former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder and his business partners are using public employees to gut a closed steakhouse that they plan to convert into a bar and game room. Ohio Democratic Party more
May 17, 2006 Blade - Strickland sharpens his pitch to black voters Ted Strickland continued his outreach to all Ohio voters yesterday with an appearance at the Harvard Community Services Center. The Toledo Blade more...
May 14, 2006 Blade - Strickland critical of 'shameful' GOP For Ted Strickland, Republican leaders have squandered Ohio's natural resources, its universities, and the talents of its 11 million residents, "just about everything a state would want to be successful." The Toledo Blade more...
May 13, 2006 Toledo Blade - May 31 date set for Noe to change not-guilty plea A federal judge in Toledo has set a date for Tom Noe to change his not-guilty plea in his campaign finance criminal case. U.S. District Judge David Katz yesterday morning scheduled a hearing at 3 p.m. May 31. On Wednesday, Mr. Noe indicated that he wanted to change his not-guilty plea on... Toledo Blade more
May 13, 2006 Toledo Blade - Rival targets DeWine for taking funds from oil firms Mike DeWine has friends in low-popularity places. His U.S. Senate re-election could depend in part on whether voters hold it against him. He has raised money with President Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney, whose approval ratings have nose-dived in Ohio, and with two leading figures in a... Toledo Blade more
May 12, 2006 Blade - Noe asks Dann to assist with plea bargain In an attempt to reduce his potential prison time, Tom Noe has sought the help from perhaps the most unlikely place: State Sen. Marc Dann, the firebrand Democrat who has been the most vocal critic of Mr. Noe and the Taft administration Ohio Democratic Party more...
May 9, 2006 Plain Dealer - Confession brings investigation closer to Ney A federal corruption investigation moved closer to Ohio GOP Rep. Bob Ney Monday when Ney's former chief of staff admitted brokering deals between the lawmaker and rogue lobbyist Jack Abramoff. Ohio Democratic Party more...
May 8, 2006 News - Dann stops in Lima to talk about gas prices Sen. Marc Dann, candidate for Attorney General, recently introduced new legislation that would give the Attorney General the power to go after oil companies for price gouging. The Lima News more...
May 6, 2006 NY Times - Early intensity underscores role of races in Ohio For the Democratic Party, the road back to power in Washington begins here in Ohio. Republicans have been stung by corruption scandal, economic distress and rising voter unease. Democrats are ready to take back the state. The New York Times more...
May 5, 2006 Spotlight on Ohio...Again Job losses, a stubborn economy, and widespread corruption are just a few of the reasons an increasing number of conservatives will be supporting Democratic candidates in Ohio in 2006. Knight-Ridder Newspapers more...
May 3, 2006 Plain Dealer - Write-in campaign works for Democrat Wilson State Sen. Charlie Wilson last night won an arduous write-in campaign to appear on the congressional ballot in a district along the West Virginia border currently represented by Ted Strickland. The Cleveland Plain Dealer more...
May 3, 2006 AP - National Party leaders jump into fray in Ohio Governor's race National party leaders waded into the fray as soon as Ohioans picked their nominees for governor, signaling the intense interest in who will run the nation's bellwether political state during the 2008 presidential election. The Associated Press more...
May 3, 2006 It'll be Ted Strickland vs. Ken Taftwell Congressman Ted Strickland cruised to a easy victory in the Democratic primary, setting the stage for general election matchup with extremist Ken Taftwell. Ohio Democratic Party more
May 3, 2006 Dispatch - It's Blackwell vs. Strickland Congressman Ted Strickland rolled to an easy primary victory, setting the stage for what will be an expensive, highly contested general election battle against Ken Blackwell. The Columbus Dispatch more
May 1, 2006 Blade - Dems push for takeover in U.S. House The push to take back the U.S. House begins in Ohio, as Democrats are targeting up to five Congressional seats for victory. The Toledo Blade more
Apr 28, 2006 Plain Dealer - Rivals put aside politics - for politics Senators Marc Dann and Tim Grendell, a political odd couple running for attorney general in next week's primary on opposite tickets, got together Wednesday for a bit of legislative sport that crosses party lines -- bashing Gov. Bob Taft. The Cleveland Plain Dealer more...
Apr 28, 2006 News - Phillips taking in more money than Republican incumbent Athens City Council member Debbie Phillips, who is running for state representative in Ohio's 92nd District, is so far leading incumbent Jimmy Stewart in fundraising, according to campaign finance reports filed last week The Athens News more...
Apr 28, 2006 Dispatch - Kilroy part of Democrats "Red to Blue" campaign Democrat Mary Jo Kilroy has been named part of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee’s "Red to Blue" fundraising program. The Columbus Dispatch more...
Apr 25, 2006 Blade - GOP seem fine without Taft Bob Taft is keeping public appearances to a minimum in an attempt to avoid voters linking GOP scandals to Petro and Blackwell. Too bad they're both up to their ears in scandal already. The Toledo Blade more
Apr 25, 2006 Dispatch - Kilroy blasts Pryce for pay increases Mary Jo Kilroy, a Franklin County commissioner and Democratic candidate for Congress, said yesterday that she would refuse all congressional pay increases until the federal budget is balanced. Columbus Dispatch more...
Apr 24, 2006 AP- GOP missteps give hope to Democrats In Ohio, where President Bush’s ratings are low and support for scandal-scarred Gov. Bob Taft even lower, Republicans are in trouble. The Associated Press more...
Apr 23, 2006 Blade - Sherrod Brown reveals plan to develop Ohio Sherrod Brown unveiled an economic platform for Ohio yesterday, blending trade restrictions, small business support, prescription-drug costs, and college affordability, and vowing to make Ohio "the Silicon Valley for alternative energy development." The Toledo Blade more...
Apr 21, 2006 NY Times - In the race for Governor, all sides agree on the need for change Ted Strickland is a true candidate of reform, a candidate who will Turn Around Ohio. The New York Times more...
Apr 20, 2006 Beacon Journal - 13th House hopefuls take issue Seven Democrats seeking the Democratic nomination for the 13th Congressional district seat participated in a forum in Brunswick on Wednesday night. Akron Beacon Journal more...
Apr 18, 2006 Dispatch - Brown, DeWine on path toward expensive race Congressman Sherrod Brown and Sen. Mike DeWine have raised millions, putting them on the path towards Ohio's most expensive Senate race ever. The Columbus Dispatch more...
Apr 18, 2006 Democrats continue to fight for adequate school funding Thirty nine Democrats in the state legislature signed a friend-of-the-court brief Monday, arguing the state is moving backwards on school funding. Cleveland Plain Dealer more...
Apr 16, 2006 Blade - Blackwell defends campaign donations The 'pay-to-play' allegations continue to surround Ken Blackwell, as new analysis shows that Blackwell has received over $1 million in contributions from companies contracted do to work for his state office. The Toledo Blade more...
Apr 14, 2006 Beacon Journal - Our Choice: Ben Espy in the Democratic Primary The Akron Beacon Journal joins a growing list of newspapers to endorse Ben Espy for the Democratic nomination for the Ohio Supreme Court. Akron Beacon Journal more...
Apr 12, 2006 News Sun - 3 Democrats seek nomination for Ohio House seat Two former Springfield mayors and a community activist are running in the May 2 Democratic primary for the 72nd Ohio House District. The Springfield News Sun more...
Apr 12, 2006 Globe - Missteps threaten House GOP rule The Iraq war, gas prices, scandals, and now simple ineffectiveness -- most recently the failure to reach an immigration deal and budget accord -- have put the Republican Party in serious danger of losing its majority status in the House of Representatives this year. The Boston Globe more...
Apr 12, 2006 AP - Quill leaves state treasurer's race Democrat Hugh Quill dropped out of the race for Ohio treasurer on Tuesday, leaving Franklin County Treasurer Richard Cordray to run unopposed in the May 2 primary. The Associated Press more...
Apr 12, 2006 Plain Dealer - Cordray rips officials who own stock Rather than buy and sell individual stocks, candidates for statewide office who want to dabble in the market should own mutual funds, says Richard Cordray, the Democrats' candidate for state treasurer. The Cleveland Plain Dealer more...
Apr 11, 2006 Columbus Dispatch - Taft in trouble with the lawyers A complaint says Gov. Bob Taft violated Ohio’s Code of Professional Responsibility for lawyers by failing to disclose gifts. Gov. Bob Taft is guilty of misconduct as a lawyer because he failed to disclose free golf outings and other favors that led to four ethics convictions this past summer, a... Columbus Dispatch more
Apr 11, 2006 Columbus Dispatch - Quill dropping out of state treasurer’s race Democrat Hugh Quill is pulling out of the race for state treasurer. Quill, 49, Montgomery County treasurer and a longtime political activist, will make the announcement this morning at the Statehouse, accompanied by Richard Cordray, his opponent in the May 2 primary, and Ted Strickland,... Columbus Dispatch more
Apr 7, 2006 Blackwell's Financial Disclosure Form View Blackwell's investment list from his recently submitted financial disclosure form. Ohio Democratic Party more
Apr 5, 2006 News Journal - Democrats rally to get out the vote, increase support State Party Chairman Chris Redfern told Richland County Democrats on Tuesday that the party's chances of winning statewide offices are good. Mansfield News Journal more...
Apr 4, 2006 Toledo Blade - Kaptur weighs Congressional investigation of Noe U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur yesterday demanded answers about what happened behind the scenes that led to Tom Noe’s federal appointment to a U.S. Mint advisory committee. Toledo Blade more
Apr 4, 2006 Columbus Dispatch - Blackwell reports shares in Diebold Ohio Secretary of State J. Kenneth Blackwell revealed yesterday that he owned stock in Diebold, a voting-machine manufacturer, at the same time his office negotiated a deal that critics have said was an attempt to steer business to the company. Columbus Dispatch more
Apr 4, 2006 Dispatch - Four Democrats see chance to Tiberi Political scandals, an unpopular president and opposition to the war in Iraq could spell trouble for majority Republicans in Congress in this year’s midterm elections. Ohio Democratic Party more...
Apr 3, 2006 Dispatch - Scandal sparks Ney's rivals Rep. Bob Ney's Democratic challengers are emboldened by Ney’s ties to Jack Abramoff, a Washington lobbyist who has pleaded guilty in a widening political-corruption scandal. The Columbus Dispatch more...
Apr 3, 2006 Blade - Brown criticizes DeWine's vote on health care issue Rep. Sherrod Brown attacked Sen. Mike DeWine yesterday for casting a decisive committee vote for a bill that would allegedly reduce health-care costs for small employers. The Toledo Blade more...
Mar 27, 2006 Dispatch - Bush showing signs of losing support among Ohio Republicans Almost a third of Ohio’s registered Republicans now dis-approve of Bush’s handling of Iraq, a new Dispatch Poll taken in the days surrounding the war’s third anniversary shows. The Columbus Dispatch more...
Mar 27, 2006 Blade - Noe casts troubling shadow over campaigns Nearly a year after scandal erupted at the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation, Tom Noe's shadow follows the campaigns of key Republicans. The Toledo Blade more...
Mar 26, 2006 Plain Dealer - Ohio 'ground zero' in critical House battles Buoyed by President Bush's weak poll numbers and Republican corruption and scandal run amok, Democrats are banking heavily on terrific Congressional candidates to gain seats needed to take control of Congress. Cleveland Plain Dealer more...
Mar 24, 2006 Beacon Journal - Plusquellic to help lead Sawyer's run for House Akron Mayor Don Plusquellic announced he would co-chair Tom Sawyer's campaign for the 13th Congressional district seat. Akron Beacon Journal more...
Mar 23, 2006 Enquirer - Barrett leaves run for Senate Hamilton County Democrats avoided a primary election battle Wednesday night, when state Rep. Catherine Barrett announced she will not challenge state Sen. Eric Kearney for an Ohio Senate seat. The Cincinnati Enquirer more...
Mar 20, 2006 AP - Hundreds protest at Statehouse More than 800 people met at the Ohio Statehouse on Saturday to call attention to their opposition to the war in Iraq, one of dozens of such protests around the country. The Associated Press more...
Mar 20, 2006 Enquirer - McEwen censured over false statements Congressional candidate Bob McEwen got a public reprimand Thursday for making false statements during last year's campaign. But his legal problems aren't over. Cincinnati Enquirer more...
Mar 19, 2006 Plain Dealer - Blackwell defends way funds were raised Ken Blackwell preaches the need for transparent fund-raising in his campaign for governor, but in his 2001 race for state treasurer, much of the money he received could not be directly traced to specific donors Cleveland Plain Dealer