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Who will pledge accountable government?(0)

Robert Owens was the first to sign a pledge for transparency, sponsored by the Buckeye Institute for Public Policy Solutions, just days after it was released.  Robert’s opponents in the AG race have refused to sign the pledge, even after confronted by the media.
We wonder if today’s announcement will finally change their mind, as Buckeye’s Center for Transparent [...]

One AG candidate stands up for economic freedom(1)

Two candidates for Attorney General held a press conference yesterday to express their support for nanny state government regulation.  One candidate for attorney general stood up economic freedom and the rights of adults in Ohio.  Guess which candidate showed real leadership to protect the rights of Ohioans…
Watch the short video here from Channel 10

Owens shows leadership on ending no-bid contracts(3)

Here is how PolitickerOH  covered Robert Owens’ response to the Crites proposal: 

Independent attorney general candidate Robert Owens said opponent Mike Crites (R-Powell) is following his lead by announcing special-counsel reforms shortly after a poll showed Owens gaining support.
“I find it very ironic that the day after a new poll shows our campaign gaining significant traction is [...]

Paying Attention(3)

Columbus Dispatch writer James Nash reported on Robert Owens’ signed transparency pledge and got the other candidates’ reactions as well.
Democrat candidate: Transparency?  Accountable government?  Never heard of it.
Republican candidate: Zzzzzz

Robert M. Owens, the independent candidate for Ohio attorney general, said today that he’s signed a conservative think tank’s pledge for openness in government.
The Buckeye Institute Pledge for Transparency [...]