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The Ohio Supreme Court struck down the state's congressional district map, saying Republicans violated the Ohio Constitution by drawing districts that favored GOP candidates. Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O'Connor was, once again, a key vote in the 4-3 decision to reject the map, which would have given Republicans a 12-3 advantage in a state that leans Republican.

I hate to hear about "partnerships" between government and business, or between government and other organizations. When there is a partnership between an ant and an elephant, who do you suppose makes the decisions? - Thomas Sowell We'll be hearing a lot about state-business "partnerships" over the months to come. Much of Obama's "stimulus" plan, and virtually the whole of the bank-bailout plan (if I'm deciphering Secretary Geithner's obscure and confusing outline correctly) are based on the concept. In fact, most of the country's financial establishment is already operating under such a compact. That being the case, a close examination...

Like millions of American voters, The Dispatch is less than enthused about the choices in next week’s presidential election. Neither President Bush nor Sen. John Kerry has built a record that leads to a clear-cut decision. Since President Bush took office, this newspaper repeatedly has criticized his administration’s borrow-and-spend fiscal policies, which have resulted in massive deficits that weaken America. The Dispatch also strongly opposed the invasion of Iraq, contending the case had not been made that Saddam Hussein possessed weapons of mass destruction or posed an imminent threat to this nation. On the other hand, neither Kerry’s 20-year Senate...

For president Despite missteps, Bush is better able to steer nation through difficulties ahead Sunday, October 24, 2004 Like millions of American voters, The Dispatch is less than enthused about the choices in next week’s presidential election. Neither President Bush nor Sen. John Kerry has built a record that leads to a clear-cut decision. Since President Bush took office, this newspaper repeatedly has criticized his administration’s borrow-and-spend fiscal policies, which have resulted in massive deficits that weaken America. The Dispatch also strongly opposed the invasion of Iraq, contending the case had not been made that Saddam Hussein possessed weapons of...

For president Despite missteps, Bush is better able to steer nation through difficulties ahead Sunday, October 24, 2004 Like millions of American voters, The Dispatch is less than enthused about the choices in next week’s presidential election. Neither President Bush nor Sen. John Kerry has built a record that leads to a clear-cut decision. Since President Bush took office, this newspaper repeatedly has criticized his administration’s borrow-and-spend fiscal policies, which have resulted in massive deficits that weaken America. The Dispatch also strongly opposed the invasion of Iraq, contending the case had not been made that Saddam Hussein possessed weapons of...

(AP) — Three Ohio daily newspapers endorsed President Bush over the weekend, while one backed Democratic challenger Sen. John Kerry. The Columbus Dispatch and The Cincinnati Enquirer on Sunday urged votes for Bush and The (Toledo) Blade endorsed Kerry. On Saturday, The Cincinnati Post endorsed Bush. The three Bush backers each found fault with Bush's presidency, especially over events that resulted in the war against Iraq. But the Dispatch said Bush would be more successful than Kerry at pacifying Iraq. "A victory for Bush will signal to the world and terrorists that the United States is committed to victory in...

For president Despite missteps, Bush is better able to steer nation through difficulties ahead Sunday, October 24, 2004

I need articles/obits for Judge Joseph P. Kinneary who died on Friday from the Columbus Dispatch, but I see this is a pay website. I contribute to the not-for-profit The Political Graveyard which keeps a public display of biographical data on public figures. Anyone who can help me with this is greatly appreciated, thanks !