| Story Archive - October, 2008 |
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| Oct 1, 2008 |
| • In spite of Wall Street meltdown, treasurer says Ohioans shouldn't be worried about state money |
| • Legal battles hurting some groups' efforts to sign up new voters and get them to polling locations |
| • New poll of voters in tossup states shows momentum swinging to one candidate |
| • Sex offenders convicted before change in law was passed are subject to it, say justices |
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| Oct 2, 2008 |
| • Early voting continues in Ohio - except in some rural areas |
| • Justices rule absentee applications from McCain campaign are ok - with or without checked box |
| • Libertarian contender says financial crisis shows how he differs from major party candidates |
| • Lots of pressure on poll workers - but this time there appear to be lots of poll workers, too |
| • Many questions and criticisms surround the health care plans of both major presidential candidates |
| • Voter-approved raise coming for Ohio's lowest paid workers - but it's not much |
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| Oct 3, 2008 |
| • Campaigns working their "ground game" at the grassroots level, hoping to score next month |
| • Minority communities hit by mortgage meltdown in a major way |
| • Secretary of State admits some early problems with early voting, but says it's going well |
| • Small business owners in Ohio feeling the squeeze from the credit crunch from Wall Street |
| • Treasurer's proposal for military bonuses won't make ballot, but he's still fighting |
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| Oct 6, 2008 |
| • AG candidates do battle over what they consider to be questionable campaign donations |
| • Governor and Speaker spar over money taken from STEM scholarship program |
| • More than a half a million Ohioans are college students, but not all are in classrooms |
| • New owners of company blamed by many in mortgage meltdown offer new terms for troubled homeowners |
| • Post-bailout, Bush reassures business leaders in Cincinnati, saying the economy is "resilient" |
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| Oct 7, 2008 |
| • Dollar damage from Ike's strike rivals Ohio's worst weather disaster |
| • Family of teen who had abortion wants access to records in suit with clinic |
| • Numbers of registered voters spike big-time in Ohio |
| • Ohio getting a record-high settlement from major drug maker |
| • Race, age and gender the big issues before panelists at election forum |
| • Study shows Ohio's tax policies may be costing the Buckeye State businesses |
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| Oct 8, 2008 |
| • Democrats, including Gov. Strickland, backing program they say will create millions of new jobs |
| • National NPR program comes to Athens to learn about worries of voter fraud |
| • Ohio airwaves jammed with campaign ads, showing it's still a critical swing state |
| • Opposition to state issue brings together two current AG candidates and two former AGs |
| • State's highest court won't block next week's execution of double murdered from Akron |
| • Supporters say casino will create jobs, but opponents say it's a gamble |
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| Oct 9, 2008 |
| • Democratic presidential candidate makes two-day swing through swing state of Ohio |
| • Governor says he won't step in to stop next week's scheduled execution |
| • Ohio loses with federal judge in battle over verfying voter registrations, but war goes on |
| • Republican VP candidate speaks to thousands at rally in southwest Ohio |
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| Oct 10, 2008 |
| • Another setback for inmate continues to fight his execution, set for next week |
| • Obama brings his bus tour toward central Ohio - and through a challenging part of the state |
| • Republican candidate for AG files complaint over donation to Democratic candidate |
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| Oct 13, 2008 |
| • Cancer patient feels voting is so important, she makes it a life-or-death goal |
| • Company elects not to continue with plans to buy Ohio-based voting machine and ATM maker |
| • Killer whose execution was called off with just hours to go in 2003 faces countdown once again |
| • New poll shows Ohio continues to be a presidential battleground |
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| Oct 14, 2008 |
| • As concerns mount, Secretary of State says she has a system to prevent voter fraud |
| • Cuyahoga County checking into reports of dozens of reported instances of voter registration fraud |
| • Democratic VP comes to northeast Ohio to promote unity among union voters |
| • Economy top of mind for voters at public radio forum in Dayton |
| • Ohio executes double murderer who claimed he was "too fat" to be put to death |
| • Superintendent from northeast Ohio comes to Columbus to head up the class |
| • Trio of lawyers who want to be attorney general go on the attack in TV debate |
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| Oct 15, 2008 |
| • Cheetahs, bugs and other speedy creatures have nothing on this supersonic species |
| • Federal court blasts Secretary of State over voter registrations |
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| Oct 16, 2008 |
| • Anti-gambling Senator blasts casino proposal, as chief developer works to defend it |
| • Democratic party head says "Joe the Plumber" could have a hard time voting in Ohio |
| • Franklin County prosecutor looking into reports of people moving in just to vote |
| • Meltdownon Wall Street has would-be retirees on Main Street reviewing their plans |
| • New state schools superintendent ready to tackle reform, funding and politics |
| • Runners try new stance to stave off soreness and serious injuries |
| • Senator says his colleages running for president are "morally reprehensible" for ignoring debt |
| • State’s top inspector says some ODOT workers trafficked in shady business |
| • Young activists from both major parties go at it before their candidates' final face-off |
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| Oct 17, 2008 |
| • Advocates talk about how to help families shattered by domestic violence as programs go underfunded |
| • Cincinnati archbishop introduces man who will replace him when he retires |
| • GOP VP candidate makes second visit to southwest Ohio in a week |
| • Jobless rate drops in Ohio, but officials say it won't last |
| • State asks high court to put back tax on food, saying it's costing needed revenue |
| • U.S. Supreme Court weighs in on voter registration battle in Ohio, siding with Secretary of State |
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| Oct 20, 2008 |
| • Partisan fingerpointing continues in the presidential race in battleground Ohio |
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| Oct 21, 2008 |
| • Secretary of State facing death threats as fights over ballot and voting get intense |
| • Two justices step away from case involving campaign contributor |
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| Oct 22, 2008 |
| • Debate scheduled near the site of proposed casino cancelled as Issue 6 supporters back out |
| • For the second year in a row, more kids are enrolling in state colleges and universities |
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| Oct 23, 2008 |
| • Another poll in the mix showing Obama leading and McCain faltering |
| • Candidates on downticket races hope for or against "coat-tail" effect |
| • Officials certify payday lending issue, though voters have been casting ballots for weeks |
| • Ohio's second execution since an unofficial moratorium looks likely next month |
| • With less than two weeks to go, one big county is still looking for poll workers |
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| Oct 24, 2008 |
| • Another day, another poll - and once again, Obama is in the lead |
| • Both "pro-choice" and "pro-life" advocates say abortion still a big issue in the campaign |
| • Casino issue breaks the bank - and the record for a statewide issue campaign |
| • Cincinnati city workers can donate money to candidates, through order from federal court |
| • Issue 5 pits supporters of payday lending business against anti-poverty activists |
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| Oct 27, 2008 |
| • Behind in the polls, McCain brings his message to Ohio, starting in heavily Republican area |
| • Candidates, pollsters and others all chasing the elusive "undecided" voter |
| • Payday lending issue raises questions for supporters and opponents of the law |
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| Oct 28, 2008 |
| • Casino backers push "share the wealth" plan, but critics say it's a poor proposal |
| • Judge rules all Ohioans have a right to vote - even people who don't have homes |
| • Mom of teen allegedly burned by teacher speaks out against law that allowed her son to be identified |
| • Payday lending law opponents say supporters are using tax dollars in their campaign |
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| Oct 29, 2008 |
| • Backing for casino is starting to fall off as court battles over Issue 6 heat up |
| • Casino supporters say voters can bank on jobs, but questions still remain on Indian casinos |
| • Obama still on top in one poll in Ohio, but his lead is shrinking |
| • Tough economy showing up in slowdown in charitable giving |
| • True believers: John McCain's volunteers |
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| Oct 30, 2008 |
| • As election day comes closer, lines for early voting seem to be getting longer |
| • Attorney, former prosecutor and state treasurer all battling to be Ohio's top lawyer |
| • Ralph Nader, perennial third-party candidate, campaigns in Columbus against Obama and McCain |
| • Secretary of State says she won't choose controversial voter checking system again |
| • True believers: Barack Obama's volunteers |
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| Oct 31, 2008 |
| • Campaign visits are exciting, but bring costs to cities that are downright scary |
| • Elections officials dealing with long lines at the polls, and preparing for a long night on Tuesday |
| • Group calling for freeze on foreclosures puts up scary display |
| • Issue 5 debate features scary economic scenarios, shocking speaker for supporters |
| • Votes cast this weekend in Hamilton County may not be in the final count on election night |
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