The Enquirer and BOE seem to be making this into no big deal, but two precincts in the City of Cincinnati have not been tallied and are missing. The article indicates that that the BOE states these missing votes won't affect the results of any races. That is true only if these are part of OH-1, not OH-2. 13-H is in North Avondale and Precinct 6-B in Downtown. I am pretty sure 6-B is in OH-1, but not sure about 13-H.
At this early hour no other reports were online concerning the missing precincts. If this was something as simple as the poll workers locking up the poll location without turning in the votes, then that is understandable (someone should be banned from working the polls), but if not, when does the BOE call the police? What cause much concern is that there are two locations not near each other.
If this was an error at the BOE, then I hope they stayed to account for the vote before they went home. The BOE should not sleep if it is possible anyone's vote could have been literally stolen.
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
Hamilton County Vote Counting Delays
I hope we get more of an explanation than we got here as to why it took so long to have votes counted here in Hamilton County. Ohio held reporting any results until 9PM because polls up in Cleveland remained open, but why did Hamilton County not have any votes counted by then and not until about 10 PM?
The Candidate Doesn't Know How To Vote
Well which is it going to be? Is the Steve chabot an idiot for not knowing what was needed to vote or is this an example of how people will not vote because of the foolish ID requirement? How many people are going to go home and get a phone bill when their Diver's license isn't good enough?
I can tell you that many will not!
When I re-read the SOS website it actually quotes the ID law:
Finally, this report indicates that a poll worker may have violated the law by denying use of a military ID.
I can tell you that many will not!
When I re-read the SOS website it actually quotes the ID law:
R.C. 3505.18(A)If you have a valid driver's license, why does your address have to match? That doesn't appear in the law on that website. Who made the interpretation that a matching address on a driver’s license is required?
Voters must bring identification to the polls in order to verify identity. Identification may include a current and valid photo identification, a military identification that shows the voter's name and current address, or a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document, other than a reminder or a voter registration notification, that shows the voter's name and current address. Voters who do not provide one of these documents will still be able to vote by providing the last four digits of the voter's social security number and by casting a provisional ballot.
Voters who do not have any of the above forms of identification, including a social security number, will still be able to vote by signing an affirmation swearing to the voter's identity under penalty of election falsification and by casting a provisional ballot.
Finally, this report indicates that a poll worker may have violated the law by denying use of a military ID.
WCPO Staffer Challenged by Pollworkers
The Enquirer Politics Blog is reporting that a WCPO videographer was "challenged" by poll workers at 6:30 AM today after he shot video of Jean Schmidt voted. Poll workers cited a law regarding polling procedures.
It is unclear what the "challenged" meant. I am not sure if they kept him from filming or were claiming he could not use the film he shot. WCPO is reportedly going to air the footage.
Clear Channel owned WKRC was able to film Jean Schmidt and aired it on TV.
[Hat tip to Atrios]
UPDATE: Further down on the Enquirer blog they report that an Enquirer Reporter and Photographer where threatened with arrest in Butler county when trying to interview and photograph John Boehner as he voted.
It is unclear what the "challenged" meant. I am not sure if they kept him from filming or were claiming he could not use the film he shot. WCPO is reportedly going to air the footage.
Clear Channel owned WKRC was able to film Jean Schmidt and aired it on TV.
[Hat tip to Atrios]
UPDATE: Further down on the Enquirer blog they report that an Enquirer Reporter and Photographer where threatened with arrest in Butler county when trying to interview and photograph John Boehner as he voted.
Report from Cranley Campaign
The Cranley Campaign reports that things going "smoothly at the polls... better than expectations."
They also stated John Cranley has hit College Hill, Mt. Airy, and Wyoming already this morning and that there are reports of "very high turnout" in Avondale and College Hilll.
They also stated John Cranley has hit College Hill, Mt. Airy, and Wyoming already this morning and that there are reports of "very high turnout" in Avondale and College Hilll.
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
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