Under Attack by anti-CCW forces: Jim Trakas (R-17) Needs your Help Nov. 5!

Last month, we reported that anti-CCW forces had decided to make Jim Trakas' (R-17) support for Concealed Carry Reform a linch pin in their campaign to unseat him . Attack ads were televised in the 17th House District, essentially making the claim that Trakas supports Wild West-type justice and that he wants to make it easier for criminals to get guns. We have also learned about a recent letter...

''Million Moms'' can't muster 20 at anti-Jim Trakas (R-17) Rally

Last week, OFCC PAC became aware of an election eve rally being staged by Ohio's contingent of the nearly bankrupt Million Mom March against pro-CCW legislator Jim Trakas (R-17). We put out an urgent call for support in staging a counter-rally, and you responded! Pro-CCW supporters outnumbered the so-called "Million Moms" nearly 2 to 1. Following are reports from those who were there: Perhaps the...

Bring out the Vote! Pro-CCW Majority in Legislature under fire

Republicans have been telling Ohioans for Concealed Carry for over a year that their pro-CCW majorities in both Ohio legislative bodies are at risk. And it all comes down to this - in 24 hours, Ohioans will have the opportunity to ensure the pro-CCW, veto-proof majority remains or is strengthened, or to weaken the chances to have Concealed Carry Reform passed any time soon. A look at one urban...

Too Close to Call: Stratton vs. Burnside

A Democrat's challenge to unseat incumbent Supreme Court Justice Evelyn Lundberg Stratton has been intense, even though many voters admit they know little about the race. Backed by unions and trial lawyers, Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Judge Janet R. Burnside has given Stratton a run for her campaign money. According to a poll of likely voters conducted by the Columbus Dispatch, the contentious...

Onslaught of anti-Stratton TV ads gets even uglier

Apparently undeterred by the Ohio State Bar Association's strong condemnation of two anti-Stratton ads, and two days after Burnside denounced the ads under pressure, supporters of Janet Burnside have struck out yet again. The latest cries of outrage came yesterday about an ad called "Miscarriage of Justice,'' which accuses Justice Evelyn Lundberg Stratton of protecting big drug companies instead...

Hagan Campaign to CCW supporters: He's ''NOT your Candidate''

As we continue our investigation of the illegal Hagan/Flanary flyer being distributed at the GM Powertrain plant in Defiance, OH , we are receiving more and more information on just where Mr. Hagan truly does stand on Concealed Carry Reform, and on gun control. The following letter was forwarded to us, and we have verified its authenticity as having been mailed by the Hagan campaign: Date: Wed,...

Attack letters being sent to OFCC PAC donors

With all that's going on this week, we hate to waste your time with this, but you'll understand why we must, as you read. The following was originally published to an Ohio gun-related newsgroup, in response to an inquiry posted there by a concerned recipient of the attack letter. It has been updated to include the latest information available: Greetings - We are aware that two separate attack...

Million Mom March Staging CCW Attack Rally: JOHN LOTT to Attend Counter-Rally!

Attention Cleveland-area Concealed Carry Reform supporters: Jim Trakas, Republican Representative in House District 17, is under attack. Last month, we reported that anti-CCW forces had decided to make Trakas' support for Concealed Carry Reform a linch pin in their campaign to unseat him . Attack ads were televised in the 17th House District, essentially making the claim that Trakas supports Wild...

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