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Friday, June 27, 2008
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Now that we’ve gotten a taste of technology, there’s no stopping us.
We’ve launched a podcast!
To do it, go to our new home at www.daytondailynews.com/politics. We’re under the “audio” section.
You can hear Ohio Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher opine on DHL, Ohio Treasurer Richard Cordray wax poetic about his time on “Jeopardy,” and Sen. George Voinovich riff on McCain versus Obama.
We’ll still be blogging here, but you can check out our other political coverage there. Consider it our second home.
Next thing you know, we’ll ask you to be our friend on Facebook.
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Steelworkers back Mitakides
Democrat Jane Mitakides, who is challenging U.S. Rep. Mike Turner, R-Centerville for Congress this year, received the endorsement of the United Steelworkers on Friday, June 27, according to a statement released by Mitakides’ campaign.
“Our local and international chapters of United Steelworkers have given our total endorsement and support for Jane,” said Earl Sheppard, Political Director of the local Dayton United Steelworkers chapter. “We are ready to mobilize all across Jane’s four counties. People are fired up, because we need a change.”
Sheppard called Mitakides “a businesswoman who understands the needs of middle class families.”
Mitakides welcomed the endorsement, saying it’ll bring votes as well as dozens of volunteers, block walkers and phone bankers.
The United Steelworkers represent over one million people internationally.
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Obama to kick off Ohio organizing efforts
Now that Barack Obama has met with Hillary Clinton in Unity, N.H, Obama’s campaign is set to kick off his Ohio organizing efforts with “Unite for Change” house parties across the state.
More than 200 of the parties are set for Saturday, June 28. They’re for Democrats who voted in the presidential primary as well as Republicans and independents, a press release said.
Click here to RSVP or get more information.
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McCain touts Portman, but not for VP
If Rob Portman (pictured), the former Cincinnati-area U.S. House member and U.S. budget director, is on Republican John McCain’s short list for vice presidential candidates, McCain’s not saying.
Portman was on McCain’s “Straight Talk Express” on Thursday, June 26, with McCain and a group of Ohio reporters when the talk turned to VP prospects.
McCain said he probably wouldn’t have names until August but gave Portman a nice pat on the political back. He said Portman has “earned a significant place in the future of the Republican Party.”
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McCain courts social conservatives
Republican John McCain never has been the favorite of social conservatives. McCain gets along too well with Democrats and from time to time has taken positions that irked this important part of the Republican party’s base.
McCain’s trying to do something about that as he gears up his presidential campaign in Ohio.
While in Cincinnati on Thursday, June 26, McCain had two meetings with “undecided” voters - a town hall session at Xavier University and later a one-hour sit down with six conservative leaders.
Mike Gonidakis, executive director of Ohio Right to Life, called it a “great first step.” Lori Viars of Lebanon,executive director of the Family First PAC, also said she’s warming up to McCain. Others at the meeting were: Phil Burress of Cincinnati-based Citizens for Community Values; Burress’ wife Vickie; Chris Long of the Ohio Christian Alliance and Dr. Jack Wilke, long-time right to life leader.
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Ohio Democrats “welcome” McCain to Mahoning Valley
Ohio Democrats want Republican presidential candidate John McCain to know they’re keeping an eye on him.
As McCain headed to the Mahoning Valley and the Lordstown GM plant on Friday, June 27 for a town meeting, the Ohio Democratic Party released a web video blasting McCain’s economic policies and linking McCain to President Bush:
