Tag archive for ‘Democrat’
Posted by JJ on October 28th, 2008 | Categorized as the race | Tagged as Attorney General, Cordray, corruption, Crites, debate, Democrat, Republican
After four debates of the candidates for Ohio Attorney General, the Republican Party candidate has us asking: is Mike Crites in the tank for Richard Cordray? Is this a political campaign or WWF wrestling?
In the first debate, the headline described how much Crites agreed with Cordray.
In two other debates, Cordray went after Crites - once [...]
Posted by Jeremiah Arn on October 24th, 2008 | Categorized as fighting corruption, press releases, the race, transparency | Tagged as Attorney General, campaign contributions, campaign finance, Cordray, Dayton Daily News, Democrat, Montford Will, Ohio, pay-to-play, special counsel, Wachovia
COLUMBUS, OHIO - Independent candidate for Attorney General Robert Owens is publicly calling on his Democratic Party opponent to return ALL campaign contributions from a bank executive who was given more than $6 billion in state investments to manage. In two public debates this week, Owens strongly criticized attorney general candidate Rich Cordray for attempting [...]
Posted by JJ on October 15th, 2008 | Categorized as media coverage, the race | Tagged as Attorney General, debate, Democrat, Independent, open government, Republican, Robert Owens
Here’s a brief re-cap from The Columbus Dispatch of last night’s live televised debate:
Owens hammered away at both rivals as little more than tools of their political parties.
Cordray said it’s legitimate to bring up the convicted embezzler whom Crites had represented because Crites promotes himself as a career prosecutor. Crites points to his experience as [...]
Posted by Jeremiah Arn on October 10th, 2008 | Categorized as media coverage, the race | Tagged as Attorney General, Cordray, Crites, Democrat, Independent, integrity, Republican, Robert Owens
The Newark Advocate’s coverage of yesterday’s AG interview/debate with the Newspaper Network of Central Ohio was quite clear. Everyone should know by now which candidate stands out by standing up for Ohioans:
Candidates: Integrity will return to AG office
Cordray, Crites differ from Independent Owens’ views
NEWARK — Democrat Richard Cordray and Republican Mike Crites agreed on most [...]
Posted by Jeremiah Arn on September 17th, 2008 | Categorized as campaign update, media coverage, the race | Tagged as Attorney General, Cordray, Crites, Democrat, Independent, Republican, Robert Owens
“Any outcome possible”
That’s how a new poll released today describes Ohio’s attorney general race.
SurveyUSA poll conducted the poll for WCMH-TV Columbus, WCPO-TV Cincinnati, WKYC-TV Cleveland, and WDIO-TV Dayton. In parts of the state, Owens achieved 20%. The opportunity is remarkable considering that featured stories, interviews, numerous candidate forums, and two statewide debate broadcasts are yet to come. [...]
Posted by JJ on September 12th, 2008 | Categorized as fighting corruption, fighting crime, issues, media coverage, protecting consumers, the race | Tagged as Attorney General, banks, Cordray, Crites, Democrat, Independent, OPOTA, Republican, Robert Owens, SB 185, security
Here’s a re-cap on the past two weeks of media coverage and other news in the race for Ohio attorney general. While the other candidates in the race quibble over minutia and continue to politically posture, Robert Owens remains the candidate of substance.
If Mike Crites wants to question Richard Cordray, why doesn’t he challenge him on real issues? [...]
Posted by Brian Doran on September 10th, 2008 | Categorized as fighting corruption, fighting crime, press releases | Tagged as Attorney General, Cordray, Crites, Democrat, Independent, Marc Dann, OPOTA, Peace Officer, Republican, Robert Owens
COLUMBUS, OHIO - Robert Owens, the Independent candidate for Ohio attorney general announced today that he will request an opportunity to directly address the Ohio Peace Officers Training Commission(OPOTC), which oversees the Ohio Peace Officers Training Academy (OPOTA).
“It has come to our attention that Tomi Dorris intends to return to her appointed position at OPOTA,” [...]
Posted by admin on September 5th, 2008 | Categorized as issues, podcasts, protecting consumers | Tagged as Attorney General, business regulation, Democrat, economy, Independent, mortgage lender, real estate, Robert Owens, SB 185, small business
Listen to “Protecting Ohio’s Economy”: [Audio clip: view full post to listen]
Posted by Bob Butler on August 27th, 2008 | Categorized as media coverage, transparency | Tagged as Buckeye Institute, Democrat, Independent, open government, Republican, Robert Owens
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 [...]
Posted by Brian Doran on August 25th, 2008 | Categorized as fighting corruption, press releases, transparency | Tagged as Buckeye Institute, Democrat, Independent, integrity, Republican, Robert Owens
COLUMBUS, OHIO – Robert Owens, the Independent candidate for Ohio attorney general announced today his endorsement of the Buckeye Institute’s “Pledge for Transparency and Openness in Government.” As of Monday, Owens is the only candidate for attorney general to sign the Transparency Pledge.
“From day one, I’ve said that transparency would be a major focus of [...]