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Cleveland Plain Dealer/ OFCC PAC endorse Jamie Callender (R) for House 62

10:42am Tuesday, October 22, 2002

Republican Jamie Callender is seeking re-election to represent Ohio House District 62. Both OFCC PAC and the Cleveland Plain Dealer endorse him. In the newspapers words, "In a difficult decision, we give a slight edge to Callender. Our endorsement goes to Callender because he's a smart guy who has shown a real commitment to education." OFCC PAC has been impressed with Jamie Callender's voting...

Cleveland Plain Dealer/ OFCC PAC endorse Tim Grendell (R) for House 98

10:38am Tuesday, October 22, 2002

Republican Tim Grendell is seeking re-election to represent newly redistricted Ohio House District 98. Both OFCC PAC and the Cleveland Plain Dealer endorse him. In the newspapers words, "He's a better candidate than his Democrat opponent." OFCC PAC has been impressed with Tim Grendell's' voting record on CCW/self-defense-related issues. His familiarity and experience with HB274, for which he...

Stark Contrast: GOP Court Candidates denounce negative ads benefitting them

12:35pm Friday, October 18, 2002

When negative t.v. ads, intended to benefit Democrat Supreme Court candidates Black and Burnside, began appearing in all major media markets across the state this week, their Republican opponents requested that the Democrats denounce the ads and request that their sponsors remove them from the air. The Democrat candidates refused. What a contrast when the situation is reversed! Television ads...

Columbus Dispatch/OFCC PAC Endorse 2 Franklin County Candidates for House

1:17pm Thursday, October 17, 2002

Republican Rep. Larry L. Flowers is seeking re-election to represent Ohio House District 19. Both OFCC PAC and the Columbus Dispatch endorse him. According to the newspaper, "Flowers is the better choice for the job." Rep. Larry Wolpert, a Republican from Hilliard, is running unopposed for re-election, this time in the redrawn 23rd District. The Dispatch points out that "his service to his former...

Taft pulls Hagan's strings on CCW, Hagan flip-flops (again)

12:38pm Thursday, October 17, 2002

One day after Governor Taft accused his opponent of flip-flopping on the Conceal Carry Reform issue (a moment rich with irony) in their televised debate, Hagan willingly responded by flipping his flop, or flopping his flip, yet again. In discussing what he thought he could have done better in the debate, Hagan said he wishes he had been more articulate in explaining his position on pending...

Cleveland Plain Dealer/ OFCC PAC endorse Jim Trakas (R) for House 17

11:22am Thursday, October 17, 2002

Republican Jim Trakas is seeking re-election to represent Ohio House District 17. Both OFCC PAC and the Cleveland Plain Dealer endorse him. In the newspapers words, "Jim Trakas has arguably been Northeast Ohio's most powerful and effective legislator for the past four years." A recent falling out with House Speaker Larry Householder, the Plain Dealer says, "cannot diminish the skillful...

Cleveland Plain Dealer/ OFCC PAC endorse Sally Kilbane (R) for House 16

11:12am Thursday, October 17, 2002

Republican Sally Kilbane is seeking re-election to represent Ohio House District 16. Both OFCC PAC and the Cleveland Plain Dealer endorse her. In the newspapers words, "Rep. Sally Conway Kilbane easily numbers among the most constructive members of the Ohio General Assembly." "It is unfortunate for her opponent that he chose to challenge Kilbane in his first run at public office. Kilbane is...

OFCC PAC endorses Jimmy Stewart (R) for House 92

10:36am Thursday, October 17, 2002

OFCC PAC is proud to endorse Jimmy Stewart's campaign to become the next Ohio House Representative in Ohio's District 92. Athens City Auditor Stewart is committed to being a strong advocate for Conceal Carry Reform and self-defense rights in the Ohio House. Stewart announced his candidacy for the Republication nomination at the Pomeroy Gun Club to demonstrate his stance on Second Amendment rights...