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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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
“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. [...]
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? [...]
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,” [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Republicans finally have an idea about dealing with corruption.
Eliminating no-bid contracts? No.
Getting rid of AG slush funds? No, that stays too.
Having an independent attorney general? Obviously, that doesn’t work for them.
What is their big idea? More government bureaucracy.
The Associated Press reported today that Mike Crites wants to form a bipartisan “Corruption Commission.” Notice first that IT [...]
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