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Associated Press: GOP hoping to avoid 3-way race

2:57pm Thursday, December 01, 2005

The Associated Press is reporting that political analysts believe the narrowing field of Democrat gubernatorial candidates, and the preeminence of Democrat Ted Strickland (a conservative on social issues such as gun rights) is going to bring additional pressure upon the GOP to narrowing their "three-candidate" field for governor now that the Democrats have a front-runner (the AP and OhioGOP...

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Anti-gun, trash-talking Democrats consider opposing Strickland in primary

12:05am Thursday, December 01, 2005

The Akron Beacon Journal is reporting that the field of Democrats interested in running for governor is expected to widen now that Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman has dropped out, leaving pro-gun U.S. Rep Ted Strickland as the primary contender. According to the newspaper, anti-gun extremist State Sen. Eric Fingerhut of Shaker Heights and trashy TV show host Jerry Springer both are considering a...

Pro-Gun Punditry: Wednesday's Buckeye State Roundabout

2:26pm Wednesday, November 30, 2005

There are more stories pertaining to our gun rights in Ohio then we can possibly draw attention to with individual daily commentary. But they are worthy of comment. What follows is our weekly view of headlines from around the state though a pro-gun rights lens. Click on the "Read More..." link below for seven days of headlines accompanied by short, concise pro-gun analysis. Thursday in Akron: Gun...

Attorney General Jim Petro Defends Concealed Carry Law

12:33pm Wednesday, November 30, 2005

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, November 30, 2005 Columbus - Attorney General Jim Petro filed a legal brief defending the constitutionality of Ohio's concealed carry law against a challenge by the city of Toledo. "We believe the concealed carry law is an issue of statewide concern and prevents cities from enacting bans because statewide law supercedes local laws," said Attorney General Jim Petro...

Opening Day stories from around the Buckeye State

9:53am Wednesday, November 30, 2005

There are lots of great stories being published this week about opening day for Ohio deer-gun season, and we're happy to bring you excerpts from and links to a few of our favorites. Chillicothe Gazette: Photo caption - "It's not just for the boys" href="http://www.chillicothegazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051129/NEWS01/511290304/1002" target="_blank"> src="http://cmsimg...

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FLASH: Anti-gun Coleman quitting race for governor

11:01am Tuesday, November 29, 2005

The Columbus Dispatch is reporting that anti-gun Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman will announce his withdrawal from the race for governor later today. From the story: Mayor Michael B. Coleman today will quit the race for governor after his miscue-plagued campaign failed to get traction. Greg Haas, Coleman's campaign manager, said that Coleman has scheduled a news conference for 3 p.m. in the mayor'...

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Pro-gun legislator considered to head Ohio Democratic Party

12:10am Tuesday, November 29, 2005

The Cleveland Plain Dealer reported Friday that the Ohio Democratic Party Chairman is resigning, effective Nov. 30, and that among the names being considered for his replacement is a former endorsee of this political action committee. From the story: Ohio Democrats are searching for a new state chairman -- just months before they must officially field a slate of candidates for next year's pivotal...

Disabled veteran finds peace in the woods

12:05am Tuesday, November 29, 2005

The Columbus Dispatch on Sunday published an inspiring story about a veteran who isn't about to let a double amputation get in the way of his love for the outdoors. The story begins like this: Here comes the deer, wandering through the woods of Morgan County, his slow steps cracking twigs and leaves. The man leans forward in the wheelchair and watches the young buck down in the gully. The deer...