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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...