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This morning (Wednesday) Ohio Secretary of State Ken Blackwell was on Wills & Coleman on 1100AM WTAM in Cleveland Ohio. He talked about how thie proposed budget will be the 2nd largest tax increase in Ohio- With the largest increase being the 20% sales tax hike passed 2 years ago. He also talks about his proposed spending limitation amendment, that has a very good chance of passing. The audio is available here: http://www.ohioforblackwell.com/blog/archives/2005/04/27/ken-blackwell-on-wills-coleman-wtam-1100/

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Heimlich joins 'Petro for Governor' ticket Some supporters call lt. governor bid ill-advised By Cindi Andrews Enquirer staff writer Ohio Attorney General Jim Petro named Phil Heimlich as his running mate for governor Tuesday, embracing the Hamilton County commissioner as a fellow reformer. "Phil Heimlich has been in every sense of the word an innovator," Petro told a crowd of 300-plus Heimlich supporters at the Reds Hall of Fame and Museum, downtown. Petro's campaign also unveiled green-and-white Petro-Heimlich signs with the slogan "Renewing the spirit of Ohio 2006." The announcement is unusually early considering that Ohio won't elect a replacement...

Tomorrow (Wednesday) Ken Blackwell will debate Columbus Mayor Mike Coleman on MSNBC's HardBall with Chris Matthews. I will post the video of it on my blog, http://www.ohioforblackwell.com after it is broadcast. Do any Ohio FReepers have any info about the Columbus-area taping of this event? The worthless Ohio Libertarian Party is going to protest it: From: "Libertarian Party of Ohio" To: "LPO Announcements" Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2005 11:15:19 -0500 Subject: [Ohio LP] Activist Alert - Protest Today MSNBC Hardball's Chris Matthews is here in Columbus interviewing Secretary Ken Blackwell and Mayor Coleman The Libertarian Party of Ohio is asking...

Contact us at 440-808-8926 and let's help Bruce Cobbeldick win this one! All citizens' votes are the deciding votes. Your voice matters! Lobby for Cobby! Simple And To The Point The message I want to get out is this: "If we learned anything in 2004, it ought to be our new-found ability to see beyond Partisan Labels and look for substance, character and humanity - not mere Party affiliation to get our votes!" "Send in the Marine!" Vote for Bruce Cobbeldick. He's battling to lower your taxes! Bay Village Is a Fantastic Community We Plan To Make It Affordable Again...

Bay Village Is a Fantastic Community We Plan To Make It Affordable Again It saddens me to see families - both young and old alike - to put up For Sale signs in the yards due to high property taxes. I am running for mayor because I am convinced Bay families need Tax Relief and they need it soon! Seniors are facing a daunting tax burden that I am convinced is disproportionate. The average families here in Bay are weighing whether or not they can afford to reside here much longer. We are losing people, who are otherwise quite happy...

Has anyone got the laterst figures on the vote count. They are suppposed to certify tomorrow aren't they?

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I just wanted to personally thank all those in Florida & Ohio, for standing in line (some, for up to 10 hours) to help re-elect George W. Bush!!! All of us across the country, did help to do our part.... but, the voters in these two states, help pull us over the top. So, a big personal "THANK YOU" & GOD BLESS YOU!!! :) GOD BLESS AMERICA, GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS, & GOD BLESS GEORGE W. BUSH AMERICA: Land of the Free, 'because' of the Brave...

No wonder these guys can't win, look at how they do math. When they count how many votes Kerry needs to get out of the provisional ballots, they neglect to add those that would have gone to Bush to his total (besides, they somehow dream that they are going to get 85% of the provisionals going to Kerry). By the way, you need to replace the DOT with a "." or FreeRepublic blocks the dailyKos link. ---------------------------------------- by kos Wed Nov 3rd, 2004 at 13:53:48 GMT It's not over in Ohio. As this email notes: Bush is currently leading in...

Things I am glad about today. I am glad that the liars did not win. By liars I mean Michael Moore, Richard Clarke, Dan Rather, John Kerry…the list could go on and on. I am deeply gladdened that Tom Daschle joins David Bonoir, the pit yorkie, at home for washed up politicians. I am glad that Nick Clooney lost and that Jim Bunning, Tom Coburn, and Mel Martinez. I am glad that my home county (Scioto County, Ohio) ended up in the Bush column, after looking like it would go for Kerry early on. I am glad that I spent...

Need help now. I’m a republican pole worker in Ohio. It is my first time, so it’s all-new to me. The training we received was poor it best. I assumed up until tonight there would be challengers at the polls to challenge suspicious votes. Now I find out I’m on my own. Never at training was it discussed how to challenge a vote or what to look for as far as suspect voting. Do the republicans have a hotline or any way to receive legal advice while am at the poles? The republican clerk at the board of elections seems...

Decision 2004: American Jews must make our voices heard American Jews, who value Israel's security, have an important stake in this election. Senator John Kerry has been endorsed by Arafat, and hundreds of Muslim leaders, including the Protocol spouting form PM of Malaysia, Mohammed Mahathir. Senator Kerry's vision is increased reliance on the UN and European Union, both of which are anti-Israel. He has made it clear that he would support former President Carter, James Baker, or someone similar to pressure Israel on the Palestinians. President Bush, while imperfect on Israel, has supported the right of Israel to define the...

Every republican should by Fahrenhype 9/11. Then they should have a party watching first MOOREs movie and then the rebuttal. This is the best way to get liberals to see Fahrenhype, because you will tell them that you will watch Fahrenheit 9/11 if they do so. None of them want to admit that they won't listen to both sides of the story. So they will come. (I suggest also copying Stolen Honor onto a cd or dvd to show afterwards). I am doing this at work in California and I have got a lot of people together to watch them...

Does anyone have information about the Akron Bar Association's organization of Poll "Observers" for Ohio polling places on election day? There was a notice posted at the University of Akron law School a few weeks ago saying such effort was underway sponsored by the "non-partisen" AFL-CIO, League of Women Voters and NAACP? Sounds like trouble to me.

Strongsville City Council has joined the Strongsville High School PTA in opposing the possible reinstatement of a national military draft. Annette Kopp, president of the Strongsville High School PTA, in an address to council prior to its vote, said twin bills introduced on January 7, 2003 by U.S. Rep. Charles Rangel of New York and by Sen. Fritz Hollings of South Carolina if necessary, could become law within a very short time period, perhaps as quickly as 24 hours. Both bills - S89 and H.R. 163 - would amend the law to include women, Kopp said. The Selective Service System...

Hey FREEPERS!! Check out these two websites that are registering voters who are in agreement with us politically. One is specifically geared to Ohio; the other is nationwide. This is one way we can help register people to vote all across America while sitting at our 'puter at home. Here are the websites: www.millionvotes.com www.freedomtodecide.com Thanks, no dems

Got called this morning by America Coming Together. Said they wanted to do a poll. I live in Warren County, Ohio. (Fast growing conservative county NE of Cincinnati) First Question: Have you or do you know anyone who has lost their job due to economic conditions? I thought this was an incredibly imprecise question for a poll. I asked her in what timeframe. She said there was no timeframe. So I commented that of course the answer would be yes. Second Question: What are the two biggest issues that will influence your vote in the upcoming presidential election? My answer...

Help me defend President Bush. Local web site.www.dems17.org post your commits [Youngstown Ohio is 98% democrat]Thank You, Michael G.

Gannett Fails One-Newspaper Communities/Counties- Port Huron Times Herald a Queue for Government Intervention? In particular, with today’s concentration of all reporting medium with just a few companies- who determines the void or lack of reporting in the best interest to citizens. I’ve challenged a Gannett newspaper, the Times Herald of Port Huron Michigan of its obligation citizens in one-newspaper counties. There appears to be an immediate need to make certain legislation be brought requiring corporate newspapers to better report news and serving the communities they cover. At a crucial time with the 2004 Primary literally days away- this particular newspaper,...

The poll of 600 likely Republican voters in St. Clair County Michigan’s State Representative District 81 countywide found Alloway leading Pavlov by 12 points, 48 percent to 40 percent in a three-way race with Yale Republican Steve Pray Nader included in the ballot test.

“A Michigan Impossible until we work together ending illegal state house electioneering practices” Joe Alloway-R Michigan House District 81 St. Clair County Michigan PORT HURON – JULY 11, 2004 - Please listen to a recent interview (http://66.92.134.175/~benburch/old/TrupianoShow-(10-5-2004).mp3) exposing Michigan’s #1 area to reform and that’s ending illegal activities in Michigan’s House Republican Caucus Communications Office! Very few citizens asked have no idea of what that word means. Folks, the bottom line is we’ve had some major problems in this antiquated, 50-person staffed office and they’re just coming public. Take recent revelations of state employees assigned to representatives as campaign managers...

I just got back last week from driving across the country, I live in Washington State and drove to PA in see my wifes family and took I-80 and I-90 back home. With my Bush/Cheney sticker from 2000 in my back window along with my W-04 sticker I got a aproviel rating of about 75% judging from the honks and thumbs ups from fellow drivers. Funny how I got the 1 finger salute from the folks with the Kerry stickers. My question to you is do you vent your hate and anger at fellow drivers on the road with a...

Last night, I was told that a report was recently published by some DC think-tank. This report ranked members of congress in order of taxpayer-friendliness, i.e. it examined their votes on tax-related bills and determined where any particular member of congress came in on higher or lower taxes for their constituents. The same person who told me about the report told me that a whopping 75% of house and senate members from my state were in the top 20 LEAST friendly to taxpayers in their voting records. Have any of you heard of this report? Can you point me to...

Are you a registered voter?? Do you know anyone who needs to register?? Check this out: http://www.ConservativeAlerts.com/vote.htm Ultra liberal "MoveOn" is attempting to register 100,000 new left wing voters. WE need to register 200,000 new conservative voters!! Just click on the above link, click on your State, fill in the necessary information, print it out, and mail it in!! It's a simple as that!! As you all know, this will be the most important election in our lifetime. Our future depends on it, and the future of our children depends on it. It is an election we MUST win!! DO...

I've seen the senate races heating up, but not nearly as much on the house seats. I'm mostly using information from DC POLITICAL REPORT and POLITICS1. STATES Alabama DISTRICT 3 - The other Mike Rogers (R) won in 02 with 50.3% over Democrat Joe Turnham(48.2%) in an open seat. So far, it looks as he is facing Democrat Bill Fuller, Ex-State Human Resources Commissioner. I haven't heard much about this race, but the first defense is hardest. Alaska SENATE - Lisa Murkowski(R) vs Ex governor Tony Knowles. This will be a tough race as Knowles is an ex-governor and Murkowski...

"State and local tax officials are salivating at the prospect of sinking their fangs into the Internet, one of the last remaining outlets of tax freedom in this country," Adam Thierer, director of telecommunications studies at the Cato Institute, a libertarian think tank in Washington, told UPI. No one knows for sure which type of bill will emerge -- a permanent moratorium or a temporary one -- or whether it will all Internet access tax-free. The White House backs a permanent ban on taxes, and the issue might become more politicized during this year's election campaign involving President George W....

Kerry was on active duty from Feb 18, 1966 until some time in 1972. His anti-war activites from about May 1970 through at least June 20, 1971.

Journalists, political pundits and other Hysteric Left activists are desperately trying to spin some cosmic significance out of Sunday's Spanish elections. The "conventional wisdom" is that the Spanish Election results are some sort of significant defeat for President Bush and the War on Terror. As usual the "News Media's" thinking is neither conventional nor wise. What all the various activists miss is the reality of American Exceptionalism. As much as the International Political Left hates, and try's to deny, the reality is the USA operates on a completely different political level then the rest of the world. On Sunday, the...

The reason for my apology was that throughout this primary season we have been hearing about the record turnout of voters participating in Democrat caucuses and primaries. I bought the lie. The truth is that, except for Iowa and New Hampshire, there has not been any sort of record turnout for the Democrats. Even in New Hampshire the vote was far less than what the Republicans had when they last had a contested primary in 2000. The Democrats this year had 219,787 votes in their primary. The GOP in 2000 had 239,523 votes. That 20,000 difference is major in a...

Vote.com has a vote on President Bush's current Ads. Please take a minute to vote here http://www.vote.com/vote/60212434/index.phtml

http://newsmax.com/archives/ic/2004/3/6/121052.shtml Well isn't this intresting. The "objective news media" supposed 9-11 surviors protesting Bush's ads are actually anti-war stooges financed by John Kerry's wife. Please take a moment and vist the New York Times, Washington Post, MSNBC, CBS, NBC and ABC etc to email the Omsbudsman, the Publisher, the News Editor and demand to know why they allowed clearly partisan advocates of Kerry's Presidential Campaign were presented on their "News" programs with no reference to their ties to the Kerry camp. We absolutely must demand the "News Media" be held accountable for their free advertising for the Kerry camp.

http://www.georgewbush.com/tvads/ Here is a link to the 1st three Bush Re-election ads. As expected the DNC directed its "Objective News Media" mouthpieces at CNN, NBC, CBS and ABC to generate phoney hysteria about these ads. Compared to the demogagery and lies spread by the Kerry Campaign, Moveon.org and the DNC about Bush for the last 6 months, this is probably the mildest sets of ads that have run so far this political season. Please email this link to every person on you email contact list. We need to get as many people as possible to see these ads. They are...

Press Release Herman Wants a Seat in Congress, While Cobbeldick Stands For Something POC: Bruce Cobbeldick, 10th Congressional Candidate 440-808-8926 26509 Russell Rd. Bay Village, OH 44140 Bay Village, OH - - Bruce Cobbeldick, is the only Family Man the Republicans have running for the 10th Congressional District, and with health coverage being the Number One issue, followed closely by jobs and then high taxes, there just may be an upset on the horizon for incumbent Dennis Kucinich if Cobbeldick can reach the families here and re-ignite the interest of NE Ohio's Middle Class, as Cobbeldick is Pro-Life and a...

Conservatives should write in Tom Tancredo in the primary ballot to demonstrate the depth of concern we have with the President. If enough do this, he will get the message.

Foreward Bruce Cobbeldick, (R) attended a Cleveland Press Club Luncheon in January, whereby the topic was changing Clevelanders' dialogue from negative to positive. And if you listen to my opponents, who have harped on their hatred for Kucinich, you'll see the difference between their campaign and Cobbeldick's approach to dealing with Dennis. "This race is too important for simply finger-pointing and assigning blame," says Cobbeldick, age 40. "There is nothing productive about being upset with Kucinich and rants that either mock him or point the finger at him for our troubles and woes. Far better for a true leader to...

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release SLUG: Herman Fails To Show Foresight On Syria TAG: Hey Herman, How Can Our Citizens Feel Secure About Syria? POC: Bruce Cobbeldick, Bay Village, OH (440) 668-0887 Bay Village, OH - - Bruce Cobbeldick has done more than simply be the first Republican Candidate to begin his campaign against Kucinich. He's done his homework! Cobbeldick, 40, a former Marine Corps sergeant sees his candidacy as addressing critical foreign policy issues germane to Syria, this nation's next real threat. With Herman's failing to weigh in on the Syrian issue, Cobbeldick questions the breadth and depth of...

Step Right Up The statesman speaks: You said I look like George W. Bush and I dressed in a sharp pin-striped suit ["The War at Home," December 10]. Great work -- if you were a fashion reporter. But candidate Ed Herman actually said, "At this stage of the game, all you have to do is be nice and not piss anybody off." His quote speaks volumes. Leadership isn't about trying not to piss people off. I have a platform. While Ed is practicing how to be a politician and say things that are politically expedient, I will continue to show...

www.brucecobbeldickforcongress.com Press Release (Art Available, Actual Petition Available Also) SLUG: "Herman Finds Cobbeldick Well Qualified to Perform Duties as Congressman" POC: Mike Pierce 440.835.0178 dtd. 18 Jan 2004 Bay Village, OH - - Ed Herman, who received the Republican nomination for the March 2nd Primary stated in writing that in his opinion, Cobbeldick, the #2 seated Candidate, is well qualified to perform the duties of the office of Congressman for the 10th District. "I appreciate Ed's opinion. When Ed came to me, I could not say the same, as I felt that his lack of Foreign Policy and skinny Domestic...

Below is a list of each state and its "Political Party statistics", meaning that state's current governor, U.S. Senators, U.S. Congressmen, and who they voted for in the 2000 election.  This is useful data in trying to predict future voting trends.   AlabamaGovernor Bob Riley (R)Senator Richard Shelby (R)Senator Jeff Sessions (R)5 Republican Congressmen2 Democrat Congressmen2000 Election: Bush AlaskaGovernor Frank Murkowski (R)Senator Lisa Murkowski (R)Senator Ted Stevens (R)1 Republican Congressman2000 Election: Bush ArizonaGovernor Janet Napolitano (D)Senator John McCain (R)Senator Jon Kyl (R)6 Republican Congressmen2 Democrat Congressmen2000 Election: Bush ArkansasGovernor Mike Huckabee (R)Senator Blanche Lincoln (D)Senator Mark Pryor (D)3 Democrat Congressmen1 Republican Congressman2000 Election:...

I personally know this guy and he is an outstanding person. He's done so much for Butler County and the Republican party is really screwing him for being honest! If you live in or around Butler County (suburb of Cincinnati) please read up on this situation and help him out in any way possible!! Thanks! Fox defiant as he opens campaign to keep seat -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Suburban Insider HAMILTON - The free-for-all has begun. Butler County Commissioner Mike Fox officially launched his re-election bid Wednesday, holding court in a rally at the county courthouse. Butler County Republican Party leaders recently decided...

Charlie Morrison is running for Congress in the 15th Ditrict Republican Party primary in 2004. The incumbent is Deborah Pryce, a Republican. In 2002, Mr. Morrison received 24 percent in the Republican primary vs. Ms. Pryce. Mr. Morrison is a staunch supporter of the right to keep and bear arms. Ms. Pryce has voted for numerous gun control measures.

I am at a complete loss to understand how this country's politics would be enriched by massive voter turnout by people who consider Jerry Springer to be their dashboard saint. Voter turnout is not a good in itself, no matter what populists and demogogues claim.

ELECTION 2000 (and what needs to be made up for 04) Right now, I’m assuming the dem nominee is Kerry, Graham, Dean, Edwards, or Gephardt. I expect Lieberman to lose badly in the primary since he’s too ‘conservative’. Sharpton, Mosely-Braun, and Dennis the Menace are jokes. One never won a race. One even lost in Illinois. One wrecked Cleveland. Wesley Clark is an interesting candidate, and could make things interesting. I don’t care what any poll says right now, things will tighten up by 04. It ALWAYS does. We also got to play ball like we are trailing. States Bush...

Ohio Congressmen Jailed: I think it's a travisty "they" but James A. Traficant Jr. in Jail for the same stuff they all do. People - 8/5/02

The ENEMY forged the stolen steel Delighted at the pain we would soon feel A hot branding iron to burn a 9 and 11 In the hearts of all righteous under Heaven The demons smiled and admired their work Then dedicated it with an unholy curse The plans were laid well, the deceptions intact With stooges called "martyrs" they began the attack They boarded the planes with thin, tight-lipped smiles Politely nodding to each small child - In a short time they’d know TERROR too real When their KILLERS captured the pilot’s wheel May the TWIN TOWERS of bright beacon...

The ENEMY forged the stolen steel Delighted at the pain we would soon feel A hot branding iron to burn a 9 and 11 In the hearts of all righteous under Heaven The demons smiled and admired their work Then dedicated it with an unholy curse The plans were laid well, the deceptions intact With stooges called "martyrs" they began the attack They boarded the planes with thin, tight-lipped smiles Politely nodding to each small child - In a short time they’d know TERROR too real When their KILLERS captured the pilot’s wheel May the TWIN TOWERS of bright beacon...

Received this in my email box tonight http://www.rnc.org/flash/bushsavestheday.html

Hillary Clinton will be campaigning in Ann Arbor, Livonia and Canton Twp, MI this Saturday morning and afternoon on behalf of Jennifer Granholm and other Michigan Dems. Michigan Republicans are planning protests. Interested in letting Hillary and Granholm know how you really feel? Email me at jdavison@migop.org to join the protest.

Poll: Taft leads Hagan by 18 points By William Hershey Columbus Bureau COLUMBUS | Republican Gov. Bob Taft leads Democratic challenger Tim Hagan by 18 percentage points among likely voters in an Ohio Poll released Wednesday, a stronger showing by Taft than in two other recent statewide polls. Results of the poll, conducted by the University of Cincinnati, also showed a statistical tie in the state treasurer's race between incumbent Republican Joe Deters, who is finishing his first term, and Democratic challenger Mary Boyle, a former Cuyahoga County commissioner. There also was a statistical dead heat in the Ohio Supreme...