Representative Jim Trakas proudly accepts the Franklin County Republican Party Endorsement
Columbus, OH – State Representative, and Ohio Secretary of State Candidate, Jim Trakas
(R- Independence) received the endorsement of the Franklin County Republican Party on
January 11, 2006.
“I am truly honored to have received their very important and timely endorsement of my candidacy,” Trakas said. “I believe the Franklin County Republican Party recognized that my campaign is highly organized and ready for an aggressive battle in the fall. My unique and extensive experience in the Legislature sets me apart from all the other candidates in the race. I have visited all of Ohio’s 88 Counties and have built a strong and enthusiastic grassroots network and an effective campaign organization,” expressed Representative Trakas.
Trakas continued, “As an alumnus of The Ohio State University, I have always viewed Franklin County as my second home and I greatly appreciate their support of my candidacy. I look forward to carrying the momentum I have gained through this endorsement all the way through Election Day.”
“I am truly honored to have received their very important and timely endorsement of my candidacy,” Trakas said. “I believe the Franklin County Republican Party recognized that my campaign is highly organized and ready for an aggressive battle in the fall. My unique and extensive experience in the Legislature sets me apart from all the other candidates in the race. I have visited all of Ohio’s 88 Counties and have built a strong and enthusiastic grassroots network and an effective campaign organization,” expressed Representative Trakas.
Trakas continued, “As an alumnus of The Ohio State University, I have always viewed Franklin County as my second home and I greatly appreciate their support of my candidacy. I look forward to carrying the momentum I have gained through this endorsement all the way through Election Day.”
Strickland Leads Blackwell, Montgomery, and Petro
Congressman Ted Strickland Leads GOP Rivals by 4 to 16 Points in Head-to-Head Match-ups
Columbus, Ohio - Ohio gubernatorial candidate Congressman Ted Strickland holds a lead over every Republican challenger for the governor's office, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports poll released Saturday.
The survey, conducted January 3, shows Strickland with a four-point lead over Ohio Secretary of State Ken Blackwell, 44% to 40%. Strickland leads Attorney General Jim Petro by five points, 43% to 38%.
The survey also found that Strickland leads Ohio State Auditor Betty Montgomery by a sixteen-point margin, 49% to 33%.
According to Rasmussen Reports, Strickland is viewed favorably by 54% of respondents, higher than the Republican challengers and significantly higher than the 40% favorability rating attributed to Strickland in the previous Rasmussen Reports poll (November).
For more information please visit: http://www.rasmussenreports.com/2006/State%20Polls/
Columbus, Ohio - Ohio gubernatorial candidate Congressman Ted Strickland holds a lead over every Republican challenger for the governor's office, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports poll released Saturday.
The survey, conducted January 3, shows Strickland with a four-point lead over Ohio Secretary of State Ken Blackwell, 44% to 40%. Strickland leads Attorney General Jim Petro by five points, 43% to 38%.
The survey also found that Strickland leads Ohio State Auditor Betty Montgomery by a sixteen-point margin, 49% to 33%.
According to Rasmussen Reports, Strickland is viewed favorably by 54% of respondents, higher than the Republican challengers and significantly higher than the 40% favorability rating attributed to Strickland in the previous Rasmussen Reports poll (November).
For more information please visit: http://www.rasmussenreports.com/2006/State%20Polls/
Report on Ohio Democratic Party election
Last night, the Executive Committee of the Ohio Democratic Party elected Chris Redfern chair. Chris Redfern is on the record as accepting contributions from Wal-Mart. He also will continue to hold his seat in the House of Reps., which makes him a part-time chair. The issue came down to process, as interim chair Rhine McLin was shouted down when her process for the election -- written ballots -- was approved by voice vote. Instead, a roll call was taken to both reject her process and then to accept a process of voting by standing.
As Stephanie Tubbs Jones stated, the paper ballots were critical because questions had been raised that some members of the Executive Committee had been intimidated or their jobs threatened. She was seconded by a woman who has served for many years on the rules committee of the National Democratic Party, who said that a paper ballot was not contrary to the rules and was not a secret ballot. The roll call put the members on the spot.
As Stephanie Tubbs Jones stated, the paper ballots were critical because questions had been raised that some members of the Executive Committee had been intimidated or their jobs threatened. She was seconded by a woman who has served for many years on the rules committee of the National Democratic Party, who said that a paper ballot was not contrary to the rules and was not a secret ballot. The roll call put the members on the spot.
Ohio AFL-CIO: Pryce earns “F”, DeWine “Barely Passing” in “Mid-Term Report Cards” grading 2005 votes by Ohio Congressional delegation
Ohio AFL-CIO Launches 2006 "Who’s on Our Side” Campaign to Hold Lawmakers Accountable to Working Families; Releases Poll Showing Voters Say Nation on Wrong Track
COLUMBUS--With Congress wrapping up the first half of its work in Washington, Ohio AFL-CIO Legislative Director Tim Burga today released mid-term “report cards” grading votes in 2005 by the Ohio Congressional delegation and announced the launch of a new campaign, dubbed “Who’s on Our Side?”, to persuade lawmakers to improve their record on issues vital to Ohio working families in 2006. Burga was joined by Tom Mooney, President of the Ohio Federation of Teachers, and Dave Caldwell, President of the Central Ohio Labor Council and Legislative Coordinator for the United Steelworkers statewide District 1.
Citing a national poll showing voter dissatisfaction with Congress’ performance in 2005, Burga said too many Ohio Members of Congress earned poor marks overall and that those failing to make the grade should “study up” over the mid-term break to get in line with issues most important to Ohioans.
COLUMBUS--With Congress wrapping up the first half of its work in Washington, Ohio AFL-CIO Legislative Director Tim Burga today released mid-term “report cards” grading votes in 2005 by the Ohio Congressional delegation and announced the launch of a new campaign, dubbed “Who’s on Our Side?”, to persuade lawmakers to improve their record on issues vital to Ohio working families in 2006. Burga was joined by Tom Mooney, President of the Ohio Federation of Teachers, and Dave Caldwell, President of the Central Ohio Labor Council and Legislative Coordinator for the United Steelworkers statewide District 1.
Citing a national poll showing voter dissatisfaction with Congress’ performance in 2005, Burga said too many Ohio Members of Congress earned poor marks overall and that those failing to make the grade should “study up” over the mid-term break to get in line with issues most important to Ohioans.
Redfern backs corrupted Noes; Wins ODP Chair seat
Christopher Redfern (Ohio Rep.-D), who defended both fired Bernadette Noe and indicted Tom Noe (both GOP operatives), just won the highest seat in the Ohio Democratic Party. After much procedural wrangling between candidate Dennis Lieberman supporters and Redfern supporters, the Ohio Democratic Party held the election of ODP Chair tonight, immediately prior to the annual holiday party.
Procedural controversy erupted at the ODP election because Lieberman supporters wanted a paper ballot (and, thus, a secret vote). US Rep Stephanie Tubbs Jones supported this procedure, and former US Rep Mary Rose Oakar commented, "There's a lot of intimidation in this room." Other Central Committee members stood and reported having received office calls from gubernatorial candidate,Ted Strickland, who endorsed Redfern.
The majority, including Franklin County Commissioner and Congressional candidate Mary Jo Kilroy, overturned the paper ballots idea and required voting members to physically stand for their candidate. The majority also decided to hold the election quickly, without grassroots input.
Procedural controversy erupted at the ODP election because Lieberman supporters wanted a paper ballot (and, thus, a secret vote). US Rep Stephanie Tubbs Jones supported this procedure, and former US Rep Mary Rose Oakar commented, "There's a lot of intimidation in this room." Other Central Committee members stood and reported having received office calls from gubernatorial candidate,Ted Strickland, who endorsed Redfern.
The majority, including Franklin County Commissioner and Congressional candidate Mary Jo Kilroy, overturned the paper ballots idea and required voting members to physically stand for their candidate. The majority also decided to hold the election quickly, without grassroots input.
Does the Democratic Party need to be more democratic to win?
The Ohio Honest Elections Campaign called for a series of regional town hall meetings featuring candidates for state Democratic Chair to engage ordinary Democrats and others interested in restoring democracy to the state of Ohio. Mayor of Dayton and Democratic Vice-Chair Rhine McLin, succeeding to Chair of the Ohio Democratic Party upon Denny White’s resignation, set up a process for candidacy notice, resumes, questionnaires and oral interplay on December 19, 2005, the date she scheduled the State Central Committee meeting for the election of a new chairperson. She expressed openness to a candidate forums within that time frame.
Others have proposed that the Party owes it to Ted Strickland, currently the only declared Democratic candidate for Governor, to select the candidate he has endorsed for State Chair-- State Representative and House Minority leader Chris Redfern.
Others have proposed that the Party owes it to Ted Strickland, currently the only declared Democratic candidate for Governor, to select the candidate he has endorsed for State Chair-- State Representative and House Minority leader Chris Redfern.
Cleveland AFL-CIO announces unanimous support of Ted Strickland for governor
Columbus, Ohio - The Strickland for Governor campaign today announced that Ohio gubernatorial candidate Congressman Ted Strickland has won the unanimous support of the Cleveland AFL-CIO, Federation of Labor.
"The Cleveland AFL-CIO rarely makes early recommendations like this. But we feel that Ted Strickland is the best candidate to lead Ohio forward," said John Ryan, executive secretary of the Cleveland AFL-CIO. "That is no slight to other candidates who are thinking of entering, or who have put their name in, the race from our backyard in Cuyahoga County. But we feel Ted Strickland will best represent all of Ohio, especially around issues of jobs and education."
"I am very grateful to the Cleveland AFL-CIO for their decision to support my candidacy to be Ohio's next governor," said Strickland. "I look forward to working with the thousands of members of the Cleveland AFL-CIO and all Ohioans to put our state back on track."
"The Cleveland AFL-CIO rarely makes early recommendations like this. But we feel that Ted Strickland is the best candidate to lead Ohio forward," said John Ryan, executive secretary of the Cleveland AFL-CIO. "That is no slight to other candidates who are thinking of entering, or who have put their name in, the race from our backyard in Cuyahoga County. But we feel Ted Strickland will best represent all of Ohio, especially around issues of jobs and education."
"I am very grateful to the Cleveland AFL-CIO for their decision to support my candidacy to be Ohio's next governor," said Strickland. "I look forward to working with the thousands of members of the Cleveland AFL-CIO and all Ohioans to put our state back on track."
Blackwell lifts Libertarian campaign theme: Freedom to Prosper a great idea
In a new twist, Republican Gubernatorial candidate Ken Blackwell has distributed emails to his supporters using Libertarian candidate Bill Peirce's campaign theme, "Freedom to Prosper".
Peirce, an economist from Case Western University, unveiled his "Freedom to Prosper" plan during the initial announcement of his campaign for Ohio Governor this past summer.
The plan proposes to cut taxes across the board, eliminate Taft's increases, protect homeowners and business people from eminent domain abuse, and create real school choice for parents and teachers.
"I’m well aware of the linkage between low employment and high tax rates. There’s a growing consensus among many economists that economic freedom is closely linked to economic growth," notes Peirce. "The only way to get more rapid growth is to get more economic freedom."
Peirce, an economist from Case Western University, unveiled his "Freedom to Prosper" plan during the initial announcement of his campaign for Ohio Governor this past summer.
The plan proposes to cut taxes across the board, eliminate Taft's increases, protect homeowners and business people from eminent domain abuse, and create real school choice for parents and teachers.
"I’m well aware of the linkage between low employment and high tax rates. There’s a growing consensus among many economists that economic freedom is closely linked to economic growth," notes Peirce. "The only way to get more rapid growth is to get more economic freedom."
Ohio State Building and Construction Trades Council endorses Ted Strickland for Governor
Labor Unions Endorsing Strickland Now Represent
More than 200,000 Ohio Workers & Retirees
Note to radio: Audio clips of Strickland and Dwyer available at the following link: http://www.tedstrickland.com/multimedia
Columbus, Ohio - The Strickland for Governor campaign announced today that the Ohio State Building and Construction Trades Council has endorsed Ohio gubernatorial candidate Congressman Ted Strickland to be Ohio's next governor.
"The Building Trades are proud to endorse Ted Strickland for governor," said Mike Thomas, president of the Ohio State Building and Construction Trades Council. "Ted has always been a friend of ours. We are going to work hard to get Ted elected because Ohio's working men and women deserve a leader who will champion their cause."
More than 200,000 Ohio Workers & Retirees
Note to radio: Audio clips of Strickland and Dwyer available at the following link: http://www.tedstrickland.com/multimedia
Columbus, Ohio - The Strickland for Governor campaign announced today that the Ohio State Building and Construction Trades Council has endorsed Ohio gubernatorial candidate Congressman Ted Strickland to be Ohio's next governor.
"The Building Trades are proud to endorse Ted Strickland for governor," said Mike Thomas, president of the Ohio State Building and Construction Trades Council. "Ted has always been a friend of ours. We are going to work hard to get Ted elected because Ohio's working men and women deserve a leader who will champion their cause."
Ashcroft speaks with Reformation Ohio’s Rod Parsley
Former Attorney General John Ashcroft spoke in Columbus at the World Harvest Church, Center for Moral Clarity.
Ashcroft appeared before 1200 “Ohio Pastors & Christian Leaders,” a third of whom are Black. Telling many jokes throughout his short speech, Ashcroft began by giving a brief history. He graduated from Yale in 1964 but began as “a preacher’s kid – raised in church” in Hartford, Connecticut. “I don’t want government hostile to our churches,” he explained, insisting that he is “opposed to passing laws for spirituality.” “It’s against my religion to impose my religion.” He later characterized those who attacked us on 9/11, without naming them, as “want(ing) to impose their religion” on the world.
“I can’t overemphasize the value of energized and motivated pulpits,” Ashcroft continued. “Thou and thy seed – for generations – make a difference.” Several times he urged congregants to “operate at your highest and best” level and to inspire rather than impose on others.
Ashcroft appeared before 1200 “Ohio Pastors & Christian Leaders,” a third of whom are Black. Telling many jokes throughout his short speech, Ashcroft began by giving a brief history. He graduated from Yale in 1964 but began as “a preacher’s kid – raised in church” in Hartford, Connecticut. “I don’t want government hostile to our churches,” he explained, insisting that he is “opposed to passing laws for spirituality.” “It’s against my religion to impose my religion.” He later characterized those who attacked us on 9/11, without naming them, as “want(ing) to impose their religion” on the world.
“I can’t overemphasize the value of energized and motivated pulpits,” Ashcroft continued. “Thou and thy seed – for generations – make a difference.” Several times he urged congregants to “operate at your highest and best” level and to inspire rather than impose on others.