Tuesday, November 07, 2006
Live Blogging the Election
Brandan at Spacetropic.com will be live blogging throughout the day.
I will not be, but as I said will be posting as much as possible. If anyone else locally is live blogging election day, email me and I'll post a link.
I will not be, but as I said will be posting as much as possible. If anyone else locally is live blogging election day, email me and I'll post a link.
Go Vote!!!!!
I'll be chiming in throughout the day with comments and news. The Enquirer has a special section that will have their updated news.
If you have stories or run into problems voting, please comment on them here or email them to be and I'll share the information as appropriate.
Take your ID with your when you vote, and you can still vote without ID, but you must complete an affidavit and complete a provisional ballot. For the ID requirements, please check out the SOS website.
If you have stories or run into problems voting, please comment on them here or email them to be and I'll share the information as appropriate.
Take your ID with your when you vote, and you can still vote without ID, but you must complete an affidavit and complete a provisional ballot. For the ID requirements, please check out the SOS website.
Monday, November 06, 2006
Who's Anti-Religious?
So when Democrats espouse their religious beliefs they are attacked as paying lip service.
This type of blog post shows a clear sense of religious bigotry. It’s extreme, rather hateful, and very unchristian.
This type of blog post shows a clear sense of religious bigotry. It’s extreme, rather hateful, and very unchristian.
A Marketing Niche Story
What if you were doing a local story on Chile Parlors and you didn't mention Camp Washington Chili? That is what was done with this article by ignoring coffeehouses like Kaldi's, Sitwell's, and Baba Budan's. Those are community coffeehouses like no others in this city. Throw in Lookout Joe's and Sidewinder too.
Enquirer Endorses Silver
I missed this from Friday, but the Enquirer backed Steve Silver for the 34th District. Brinkman couldn't even find the time to show up for an interview. More evidence of his arrogance and inability to work with anyone who he disagrees with, which ends up being nearly everyone.
The Enquirer also endorsed Hale over Dale Mallory for the 32 District.
The Enquirer also endorsed Hale over Dale Mallory for the 32 District.
Sunday, November 05, 2006
Cincinnati Fed Up with the GOP?
The numbers for both the 1st and 2nd district indicate that Cincinnati is not voting for the GOP in the numbers that the past would indicate.
Good old CW would say that the polls are wrong. Well, one poll maybe, but there are far too many polls showing Cranley up and any poll showing Wulsin has to be a sign that the GOP has lost support. Much of that support may not be gone for any significant length of time, but this election people want change.
The question that remains is how far down the food chain will this trend run? Will it hit the statehouse? Will Brinkman feel the bite? Logic I feel says no. Hardcore Brinkman supporters are likely to vote against Jean Schmidt in a protest vote, but will vote for Brinkman as well, splitting their ticket. Will ticket splitting be the norm or will people vote by party?
Good old CW would say that the polls are wrong. Well, one poll maybe, but there are far too many polls showing Cranley up and any poll showing Wulsin has to be a sign that the GOP has lost support. Much of that support may not be gone for any significant length of time, but this election people want change.
The question that remains is how far down the food chain will this trend run? Will it hit the statehouse? Will Brinkman feel the bite? Logic I feel says no. Hardcore Brinkman supporters are likely to vote against Jean Schmidt in a protest vote, but will vote for Brinkman as well, splitting their ticket. Will ticket splitting be the norm or will people vote by party?
Dem Sweep in Ohio?
Kos is pointing to Dispatch poll that indicates huge leads in every statewide race.
I think for Governor and for Senator, most agree the Dems will win, but will the Dems take the rest of the statewide offices?
If the Dems do take everything statewide, what does that do to Ohio for the Presidential race in 2008? Does the GOP write off the state now and focus on Pennsylvania or Wisconsin? Do the Dems focus on Virginia if Webb wins?
I think for Governor and for Senator, most agree the Dems will win, but will the Dems take the rest of the statewide offices?
If the Dems do take everything statewide, what does that do to Ohio for the Presidential race in 2008? Does the GOP write off the state now and focus on Pennsylvania or Wisconsin? Do the Dems focus on Virginia if Webb wins?
Saturday, November 04, 2006
My Picks For Tuesday's Election
| Office | My Picks/Analysis |
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| Governor/Lt Governor; State of | |
| Larry Bay/Debra K. Fries, Independent (Write-In) | |
| J. Kenneth Blackwell/Thomas Raga, Republican | |
| Robert Fitrakis/Anita Rios, Independent | |
| William S. Peirce/Mark M. Noble, Independent | |
| Ted Strickland/Lee Fisher, Democratic | Will and Should Win |
| James Lundeen/Kevin Becker (Write-In) | |
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| Attorney General; State of | |
| Marc Dann, Democratic | Should Win |
| Betty Montgomery, Republican | Will Win |
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| Auditor of State; State of | |
| Barbara Sykes, Democratic | Will and Should Win |
| Mary Taylor, Republican | |
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| Secretary of State; State of | |
| Greg Hartmann, Republican | |
| John A. Eastman, Independent | |
| Jennifer L. Brunner, Democratic | Will and Should Win |
| Timothy J. Kettler, Independent | |
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| Treasurer of State; State of | |
| Sandra O'Brien, Republican | |
| Richard Cordray, Democratic | Will and Should Win |
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| US Representative; OH District 1 | Too Close to Call |
| John Cranley, Democratic | Should Win |
| Steve Chabot, Republican | |
| | Too Close to Call |
| Nathon Noy (Write-In) | |
| James J. Condit, Jr. (Write-In) | |
| Jean Schmidt, Republican | |
| Victoria Wulsin, Democratic | Should Win |
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| Sherrod Brown, Democratic | Will and Should Win |
| Richard Duncan, Independent (Write-In) | |
| Mike DeWine, Republican | |
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| OhioState Representative; District 34 | |
| Stephen E. Silver, Democratic | Should Win |
| Tom Brinkman, Jr., Republican | Will Win |
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| Ohio State Senator; District 7 | |
| Rick Smith, Democratic | Should Win |
| Robert Schuler, Republican | Will Win |
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| Judge; | No Idea Who'll Win |
| William Michael O'Neill | Should Win |
| Terrence O'Donnell | |
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| Judge; | No Idea Who'll Win |
| Robert R. Cupp | |
| Ben Espy | Should Win |
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| Judge; | |
| Mark Painter | Will and Should Win |
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| Judge; | |
| Patrick Dinkelacker | No Idea Who'll Win |
| James T. O'Reilly | |
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| Judge; | |
| J. Howard Sundermann, Jr. | Will Win, duh! |
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| Judge; | |
| Penelope Cunningham | Will Win, duh! |
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| Judge; Court of Common Pleas, General Division; 6 Year Term Starting 1/1/07 other sites | |
| Steve Martin | Will Win, duh! |
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| Judge; Court of Common Pleas, General Division; 6 Year Term Starting 04/01/07 (2 Elected) | |
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| Dennis S. Helmick | |
| William L. Mallory, Jr. | Will and Should Win |
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| Judge; Court of Common Pleas, General Division; Unexpired 6 Year Term Ending 02/08/09 | |
| Robert C. Winkler | |
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| Judge; Court of Common Pleas, Juvenile Division | |
| Karla Grady | Will Win, duh! |
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| Member; State Board of Education; District 4 | No Idea Who'll Win |
| G. R. Schloemer | |
| John Hritz | |
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| Phil Heimlich, Republican | |
| David Pepper, Democratic | Will and Should Win |
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| Dusty | Dino Dusty Will Not Get My Vote |
Friday, November 03, 2006
DeWine Desperate
"It's Bad" Those are DeWine's own words. He is right, what he did on Hardball is really bad. When you stoop to this level of crap, you reveal your desperation for power. Mike DeWine was not a bad Senator. This episode goes along way to make he a horrible Senator.
[Via Eschaton]
CCV Voting Guide
If you want a laugh, check out Phil Burress's GOP HandoutVoter Guide for my zipcode.
Virtually none of the Democrats returned the survey. I don't blame them, but how is this any kind of objective guide?
Virtually none of the Democrats returned the survey. I don't blame them, but how is this any kind of objective guide?
Thursday, November 02, 2006
Wulsin Leading Schmidt
Another Poll has Dr. Wulsin leading Jean Schmidt in the race for the Ohio 2nd, 48% to 45% (7 % undecided) This is within the MOE (4%), but if Jean is not getting 50% in the rest of the polls for this race, she is seriously in trouble.
If Wulsin takes this seat, I think most people would agree the Dems will gain 40 Plus seats. This race is one the GOP shouldn't have to worry about at all. It is a clear sign that the Independents have shifted this time around in large numbers. They are fickle, but they appear to be leaning Dem. Wulsin may still lose, but most GOP office holders in the 2nd are going to lose votes this time around.
[Via Kos]
If Wulsin takes this seat, I think most people would agree the Dems will gain 40 Plus seats. This race is one the GOP shouldn't have to worry about at all. It is a clear sign that the Independents have shifted this time around in large numbers. They are fickle, but they appear to be leaning Dem. Wulsin may still lose, but most GOP office holders in the 2nd are going to lose votes this time around.
[Via Kos]
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Daily Show - Elitist Scum! (wink)
If you think like John Stewart and the Daily Show:
"'The Daily Show' correspondents Samantha Bee, Dan Bakkendahl and Jason Jones drew huge laughs claiming to be reporting live from Applebee's restaurants in cities around the state, while actually standing near Stewart in the studio."I guess that makes you elitist scum.
Monday, October 30, 2006
Rudy Too Late
Rudy Gulianni is coming to town support Mike DeWine. Plane fare for Rudy appears to be all they can afford to spend on Mike's campaign. I'm getting a ton of 8x11 postcards from the RNC trying to scare me to not vote for Wulsin. Mike has taken a back seat to Mean Jean.
City Growth
The City of Cincinnati is stopping the bleeding. We have an opportunity now to grow. What is it going to take? Attitude is one thing. What else?
Sunday, October 29, 2006
Enquirer Endorses Cranley
This to me is somewhat of a shocker. Logic and Conventional Wisdom stated that the Enquirer would have endorsed Chabot, but this year the Enquirer is all over the map on the national offices. They will pick some Democrats in local races, especially in the City, but not for people going to Washington.
In comparison to the 2nd district, Chabot has much more experience and has far less baggage than Mean Jean Schmidt. Jean however got the nod for office, but not Chabot. This contradiction is strong evidence that these picks are made with social, political, and personal overtones, not based on the qualifications or performance on the job of the candidate. Yea, the Enquirer claims they pick each race individually, sure, but they have agenda items in play other than the fitness for office or policies of the candidate.
This endorsement is going to make a difference in the 1st district. The West Siders not happy with Bush, the War, or being left behind in the Bush Economy will use this as another reason to believe Cranley passes the West Side Litmus test for political office.
In comparison to the 2nd district, Chabot has much more experience and has far less baggage than Mean Jean Schmidt. Jean however got the nod for office, but not Chabot. This contradiction is strong evidence that these picks are made with social, political, and personal overtones, not based on the qualifications or performance on the job of the candidate. Yea, the Enquirer claims they pick each race individually, sure, but they have agenda items in play other than the fitness for office or policies of the candidate.
This endorsement is going to make a difference in the 1st district. The West Siders not happy with Bush, the War, or being left behind in the Bush Economy will use this as another reason to believe Cranley passes the West Side Litmus test for political office.
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