Oct 30 Watch Stem Cells, Gay Marriage Key Issues in Midterm Elections Social issues such as same-sex marriage and stem cell research are hotly debated among candidates in many of the key races in the upcoming midterm elections. Two political journalists discuss these issues and what their effects may be on the… Continue watching
Oct 19 Watch Ohio Republican Senate Seat in Jeopardy Though Ohio's two-term Senator Republican Mike DeWine has insisted in his campaign that he is an independent force, his ties to President Bush may cost him his re-election to the Senate. Recent polls show Democratic candidate Sherrod Brown widening his… Continue watching
Oct 10 Foley E-mail Scandal Boosts Democrat in Ohio House Race By PBS News Hour Reverberations of the e-mail scandal involving former Rep. Mark Foley, R-Fla., can be felt as far as Ohio's 18th District contest, where Republican state Sen. Joy Padgett is running against Democrat Zack Space. Continue reading
Sep 15 Congressman Ney Pleads Guilty; Padgett to Run in His Spot By PBS News Hour After months of denying any wrongdoing, Rep. Bob Ney, R-Ohio, agreed Friday to plead guilty for his role as "Representative No. 1" in the federal corruption investigation into disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff. Continue reading
Aug 29 Pastors Back Blackwell; Strickland Widens Lead in Polls By Admin, PBS News Hour In the week before Labor Day's traditional fall campaign kickoff, Ohio governor's race has been anything but static. Continue reading
Aug 01 Abramoff Ties Taint Rep. Ney’s Re-election Bid By Admin, PBS News Hour Corruption and ethics are key words in the fight for Ohio's 18th District, where the specter of a Washington scandal threatens to unseat six-term incumbent. Continue reading