From some highly placed sources, I have heard that former State Attorney General Jim Petro is dropping his bid to run for Chief Justice. This leaves current Supreme Court Justice Maureen O'Connor as the only candidate for the Republican side. In related news, Supreme Court Justices Judith Lanzinger and Paul' [...]
According to sources, there was a meeting held October 24, 2009, in which the Southern Ohio GOP County Chairs Association met to endorse the same candidates that the ORP has endorsed. There was also discussion of endorsing David Yost. The committee decided to wait and see what the ORP decides [...]
Petitions Submitted Regarding County Sales Tax Hike Three business owners spearheading an effort to get a recent increase in the county sales tax on the spring ballot delivered petitions to County Auditor Doug Green on Wednesday, Nov. 25. Daryll Gray, of Gray's Maytag in Georgetown, as well as Seth and [...]
Some of this may have been covered elsewhere, but felt need to write about it. So, here goes.... Reality TV footnote Seeks to Eke Out their 16th Minute of Fame Some schlep castoff of a season of the Donald Trump reality series the Apprentice has decided to go into politics. [...]
Note:[Today] is Thanksgiving Day, and I want to wish you a happy holiday. This is a day when we can put a pause on our busy lives and be thankful for what we have. It is a day I look forward to every year as a time to be with [...]
As we approach Thanksgiving and the Holiday Season, my family and I would like to extend our warmest holiday wishes to you and your family. This is a wonderful time of year to reflect on our blessings and say thank you for your continued support. [...]
Howard Wilkinson writes a piece on the Ohio GOP's worst kept secret: There is a serious split in the party between the conservatives base and the country club establishment.
Clermont County's GOP Chairmain Tim Ruud gets it:And, in Clermont County, GOP county party Chairman Tim Rudd said he [...]
Release:(COLUMBUS, OH) In a statement released today by the Ohio College Republicans, Chairman Jonathon Snyder called on Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray to withdraw his taxpayer-funded defense of the three disgraced government employees involved in snooping on a private citizen for partisan political gain.
I keep hearing that there is another guy seeking the Republican nomination to be Ohio's next US Senator, but I sure don't see evidence of him running a statewide campaign.
I also hear that this guy, whoever he is, is claiming to be a conservative's conservative. But like former' [...]
Here is a story that hasn't gotten a whole lot of play but it is important on several fronts. The 8th District Court of Appeals is thumbing its nose at the Ohio Supreme Court and a ruling by that body that settled the issue of whether or not local' [...]
Release:WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Republican Leader John Boehner (R-OH) issued the following statement honoring our nation’s servicemembers and veterans:
“This is a particularly somber Veterans Day, as tragedy has focused our attention on the tremendous sacrifices the members of our Armed Forces have made to protect this [...]
Release:Lakeville, OH – Senator Bob Gibbs, candidate for Ohio’s 18th Congressional District, reacted today to Rep. Zack Space’s vote to favor the Nancy Pelosi government run health care program.
“It is unacceptable that Zack Space just voted to slash benefits from the Medicare program, raise taxes, and add [...]
I found a very interesting throw away line in the Cincinnati Enquirer piece covering last nights festivities t the Butler County GOP Endorsement Meeting. It is from Commission Don the Democrat Dixon:It could pave the way for some "big names," such as state Sen. Gary Cates, to enter the [...]
Mike Turner greeting people at the Washington, DC Tea Party Rally against the Pelosi Health Care Reform Bill...
...I wonder if the Congressman took any questions about pork? Thankfully, the Congressman is with us on this health care bill, but this crowd opposes wasteful government spending too![...]
From the House Republican Conference:AARP: Just Another Greedy Insurance Company
November 4, 2009 “Either you’re a voice for the elderly or you’re an insurance company—choose one….They put themselves forward as non-biased observers, but they’re very swayed by business interests.”
— Independent consultant Dean Zerbe, quoted in Washington Post [...]
Release:HAMILTON, OH – Butler County Auditor Roger Reynolds committed in 2008 to adjust property values on his own this year and the process is nearing completion. After taking office in April of 2008, when a state-mandated revaluation based on higher market values (2005, 2006, 2007) had been virtually completed, Reynolds [...]
As a Navy veteran, I have always believed that supporting and honoring our nation's veterans is the best display of patriotism. Today, there are approximately 25 million military veterans living in the United States, and Veterans Day on November 11th is' [...]
The House Republican Conference has compiled a list of all the 118 new boards, bureaucracies, commissions, and programs created in H.R. 3962, Speaker Pelosi’s government takeover of health care:
1. Retiree Reserve Trust Fund (Section 111(d), p. 61)
You know the 527 Media is still in the tank for Democrats when they let fat pitches right down Broadway like this one go without even swinging the bat..."Strickland insists that he provided detailed plans when he ran in 2006 and that 'no one should strive to be the'" [...]
Every time I get stunned at GOP arrogance, I have to remind myself that the Republicans are the amateurs on that particular stage. Ohio Democrats are the real professionals when it comes to tin eared, blatant hypocrisy and arrogance. The nerve of these people is amazing.
This is the big one... PRINCIPLES and VALUES! Thats right, we use to have them, some of us still do, but the one's who write the laws, vote on the bills, pass the resolutions, well a majority of them have seem to left them at home. Even though this is' [...]
Statement:“I want to congratulate the bipartisan leadership group that banded together to take the future of Cuyahoga County into their own hands. I am pleased that the voters of Cuyahoga County responded to their call for action. They know that the ship is sinking, and the passage of Issue 6 [...]
Release:The Ohio University College Republicans applaud the statement of Ohio Democratic Party Chairman Chris Redfern regarding the current vote bounty controversy. Chairman Redfern stated: “The Ohio Democratic Party had no role in this stupid idea, and I urge Athens County Chairwoman Susan Gwinn to suspend the program immediately and not [...]
Hey kids, check this out...even the tools at the DSCC think Jenny Brunner is toast.
Of course, as per usual with "professional" politicos, it's all about the Benjamins.When Chuck asked Menendez about key Senate pick-up opportunities for Democrats next year, the chairman singled out Ohio and Fisher. But' [...]
Check this out from the OU College Democrats:Hello all you darling Dems!
Just a reminder that today we will be *MARCHING TO THE POLLS* at *1PM*! We will be meeting outside the *4TH FLOOR OF BAKER*. If you have not voted yet please come on out and *bring [...]
Here is a release from the Butler County Republican Party regarding the emails that have been hitting inboxes the last few days:Butler County, OH - The Butler County Republican Party is denouncing e-mails that were sent to a large number of its membership and County residents this past Friday (10/30/09 [...]
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By State Rep. John Adams
