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The Company He Keeps: Ted Kennedy Visits Ohio in Support of Hagan

3:50pm Wednesday, October 23, 2002
U.S. Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, D-Mass made his second visit to Ohio in support of Democrat Timothy F. Hagan's battle to unseat Gov. Bob Taft. "I, for one, am tired of playing defensive ball,'' Kennedy told a cheering crowd of 500 United Auto Workers at a convention in Huron, 100 miles north of Columbus on Lake Erie. "I want to see Tim Hagan elected governor so labor can go on the offensive. Kennedy...

Follow the Money: Trial Lawyers Behind Dirty Supreme Court Attack Ads

10:28am Wednesday, October 23, 2002
Over the past few days, OFCC PAC has been following a story concerning some attack ads that were televised state-wide in effort to damage the reputations of a sitting Justice on the Ohio Supreme Court (Evelyn Stratton), and our state's current Lieutenant Governor (Maureen O'Connor), who is running for an open seat on the Court. Despite personal requests from Stratton & O'Connor, the Ohio...

NE Ohio: OFCC PAC Chairman appears on Adelphia Cable.

5:38pm Tuesday, October 22, 2002
OFCC PAC Chairman Jim Irvine appeared as a guest on Adelphia Cable's "In The Spot Light" show (NE Ohio area only?) on Tuesday evening, October 22. The show was live, and will be rebroadcast on Thursday the 24th and Sunday the 27th on local access cable channels Adelphia system-wide (check local listings) Jim discussed, debated, and took calls about cries for more gun control in response to the...

Bar Assoc. asks, but Democrat Supreme Court candidates refuse to denounce ads

11:49am Tuesday, October 22, 2002
The battle for the high court intensified yesterday as the Ohio State Bar Association condemned two independently sponsored ads benefitting candidates. Yesterday, the association took the unusual step of asking the groups that bought the first two independent ads of this year's campaign to pull them. But Democrat candidates Burnside and Black continue to refuse disavowal. David Crago, head of the...

KEY RACE: Cincinnati Enquirer Endorses Stratton & O'Connor for Supreme Court

11:06am Tuesday, October 22, 2002
Completing what has become nearly a major media sweep in Ohio, the Cincinnati Enquirer has joined the Columbus Dispatch, the Cleveland Plain Dealer, the Toledo Blade and the Canton Repository (not to mention OFCC PAC!) in its enthusiastic support for Justice Evelyn Stratton (R) and Lt. Gov. Maureen O'Connor (R) for Ohio Supreme Court. Like the other editorial boards, the Enquirer makes the point...

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...

Pot to Kettle: ''You're Black'' - Taft attacks Hagan for flip-flopping on CCW

2:53pm Wednesday, October 16, 2002
The first live television debate between the major candidates for Ohio governor was short on showmanship but long on political differences. Near the end of the debate, each candidate was allowed to ask a question of the other. Each used the opportunity to make a short speech before getting to the question. Taft went first, accusing Hagan of flip-flopping on a number of issues, "including...

KEY RACE: Columbus Dispatch Endorses Stratton & O'Connor for Supreme Court

12:50pm Wednesday, October 16, 2002
Yet another major Ohio newspaper has endorsed Justice Evelyn Stratton (R) and Lt. Gov. Maureen O'Connor (R) for Ohio Supreme Court. According to the Dispatch, "The biggest problem facing the Ohio Supreme Court is the polarization and politicization that has grown more marked over the past decade." "The greatest need on the high court is for justices who are independent, impartial, deliberative...

Going Negative: Ads attempt to link GOP judicial candidates to big business

12:17pm Wednesday, October 16, 2002
After undergoing major media criticism for considering a proposed direct-mail campaign attacking two Republican candidates for the Ohio Supreme Court, leaders of the political action committee Citizens for an Independent Court vowed just two weeks ago to junk the proposal. Yesterday, the PAC began airing commercials in all major Ohio media markets that link the candidates to big business. The ad...

Supreme Court Candidate Maureen O'Connor Calls for Judicial Restraint

5:25pm Monday, October 14, 2002
While not the most well-known statewide race this year, the decision of who replaces retiring Justice Andrew Douglas could have as much impact on the state, if not more, than any other statewide election. Douglas has been a consistent member of the court's 4-3 majority in controversial cases, including striking down school funding, overturning civil lawsuit limits (tort reform), expanding...

Ohio House 42: No-Win District for Conceal Carry Reform?

5:00pm Monday, October 14, 2002
Unfortunately for pro-Conceal Carry Reform voters in House District 42, there is no clear choice for a candidate to represent their constitutional self-defense rights. There is an independant candidate with good local name recognition running for the office, but he has thus far rchosen not to answer candidate survey queries. John Widowfield, who was appointed to a vacant Republican Ohio House...

Akron Beacon Journal/ OFCC PAC endorse Mary Taylor (R) for House 43

4:06pm Monday, October 14, 2002
Republican Mary Taylor is seeking to replace term-limited Twyla Roman in Ohio House, District 43. Both OFCC PAC and the Akron Beacon Journal endorse her. In the newspaper's words, Taylor "is regarded as knowledgeable, committed and articulate. A certified public accoutant with a master's degree in accounting, Taylor specializes in business and tax consulting. Taylor would add an independent-...

Akron Beacon Journal/ OFCC PAC endorse Charles Calvert (R) for House 69

3:34pm Monday, October 14, 2002
Republican Charles Calvert is seeling re-election as Ohio House Representative in the 69th District. Both OFCC PAC and the Akron Beacon Journal endorse him. In the newspaper's words, "Calvert plays an important role in the House Republican caucus. His steady temperament and experience in financial management have aided the budgeting process at the Statehouse." "He contributes significantly to the...

Akron Beacon Journal/ OFCC PAC endorse Terri Hauenstein (R) for House 68

3:24pm Monday, October 14, 2002
Republican Terri Hauenstein is campaigning to replace term-limited Ann Womer-Benjamin as Ohio House Representative in Portage County's 68th District. Both OFCC PAC and the Akron Beacon Journal endorse her. In the newspaper's words, "Hauenstein is the better candidate. Where Hauenstein would confront the political process, [her opponent] seems in danger of getting bogged down." "Terri Hauenstein...

OFCC PAC Endorsed Candidate Randy O'Hara (R-32) needs your Help!

2:42pm Monday, October 14, 2002
If you live in or near House District 32 (as detailed below), please consider this personal letter from endorsed candidate Randy O'Hara : Hello everyone, I need help with yard signs. 1. If you can put a sign in your yard please let me know. 2. If you know anyone that lives in: Carthage, Clifton, College Hill, Corryville, Downtown, Hartwell, The Heights, Mount Adams, Mount Airy, Mount Auburn,...

Cincinnati Post/ OFCC PAC endorse Robert Schuler (R) for Senate 7

5:12pm Wednesday, October 09, 2002
Competing to succeed the term-limited Senate majority leader Richard Finan (R) are two markedly different candidates: Robert Schuler, a Republican, and Tony Fischer, a Democrat. Both OFCC PAC and the Cincinnati Post believe Schuler is clearly the better choice. In the newspaper's own words, "Schuler has broad experience and a good reputation. In 1992, he was elected to the first of what would be...

KEY RACE: Toledo Blade endorses Stratton & O’Connor for Supreme Court

2:59pm Wednesday, October 09, 2002
Yet another major Ohio newspaper has endorsed Justice Evelyn Stratton (R) and Lt. Gov. Maureen O'Connor (R) for Ohio Supreme Court. According to the Blade, "The bold line that is supposed to separate the legislative and judicial branches of state government has become increasingly blurred with each passing year as the court’s 4-3 philosophical majority sees itself as a super-legislature." "...

Akron Beacon-Journal polls candidates re: Conceal Carry Reform

2:26pm Wednesday, October 09, 2002
The Akron Beacon-Journal recently published their 2002 voter's guide, which reviewed Ohio House & Senate candidates from their subscriber area. Noticeably, the ONLY issue-specific question they asked these candidates was regarding their position on Conceal Carry Reform. Download the Beacon-Journal voter's guide and see each candidate's response. (You will need Adobe Acrobat software to read...

OFCC PAC endorses Allen Roy (R) for House 47

12:41pm Tuesday, October 08, 2002
OFCC PAC is proud to endorse Allen Roy's campaign to become the next Ohio House Representative in Toledo's District 47. Roy is committed to being a strong advocate for Conceal Carry Reform and self-defense rights in the Ohio House. OFCC PAC believes his election will ensure continued strong support for Ohio CCW initiatives in the House. Roy's opponent is a Toledo city councilman. He led the fight...

Gov. Taft widens lead over challenger

9:58am Tuesday, October 08, 2002
According to poll results, published Monday by The Columbus Dispatch, Gov. Bob Taft has widened his lead in his bid for re-election. Taft, a Republican, was favored by 51 percent of those questioned. Tim Hagan, his Democratic opponent Nov. 5, was supported by 40 percent, with 2 percent for independent John Eastman and 7 percent saying they didn't know who they'd vote for. Read the story on the...

KEY RACE: O'Connor opens 17 pt. lead against challenger

9:55am Tuesday, October 08, 2002
According to poll results, published Monday by The Columbus Dispatch, Lt. Gov. Maureen O'Connor has opened up a 17-point lead over Hamilton County Municipal Court Judge Tim Black, 43 percent to 26 percent. 31 percent of the respondents were undecided when asked to pick between O'Connor and Black. Read the story on the full poll in the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Commentary by Chad D. Baus: The battle...

KEY RACE: Poll shows Stratton-Burnside race dead heat

9:38am Tuesday, October 08, 2002
The tightest statewide race of the fall campaign appears to be between an incumbent Ohio Supreme Court justice and her challenger, according to a newspaper poll. The poll results, published Monday by The Columbus Dispatch, show the race between Justice Evelyn Lundberg Stratton and Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court Judge Janet Burnside to be a virtual tie. Burnside's edge over Stratton was 25...

Hagan spouts fear-based rhetoric on Conceal Carry Reform

1:51pm Saturday, October 05, 2002
Buried in an Athens Messenger story about gubernatorial hopeful Tim Hagan's ideas on fixing the state budget were these comments about his beliefs concerning HB274: "Hagan...is opposed to the concealed weapons bill as it is presently written. Hagan said more restrictions need to placed on the bill so law enforcement has greater discretion." "'We don't want guns in the hands of the mentally-ill,...

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