Clinton’s Worried Supporters

Staff / Truthdig Feb 12, 2008 Clinton insiders talk a lot on the record about Hillary's viability against John McCain, her confidence in Ohio and Texas and her determination to seat delegates from the uncontested Michigan and Florida primaries. But off the record, at least a few wonder if all that long-term thinking isn't a bit premature for a campaign that is losing contests left and right. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Momentum vs. Toughing It Out

Staff / Truthdig Feb 11, 2008 With a win in the Maine caucuses, Barack Obama has scored four lopsided victories in a row and the map favors him for weeks to come. Hillary Clinton, meanwhile, responded to her troubles by replacing her campaign manager. Clinton now has to hold back Obama's momentum long enough to win the big states weeks from now, a strategy that did not help Rudy Guiliani. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Shooting at Cleveland High School

Staff / Truthdig Oct 11, 2007 A gunman went on a shooting rampage in a high school in downtown Cleveland on Wednesday. The gunman, who aimed shots at several people before killing himself, had apparently made threats at SuccessTech Academy last week. According to Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson, three teenagers and two adults were injured. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Ohio’s Rep. Paul Gillmor Dead at 68

Staff / Truthdig Sep 6, 2007 Rep. Paul Gillmor, an Ohio Republican who had held his seat in the House for nearly 20 years, was found dead in his Washington apartment on Wednesday by members of his Capitol Hill staff. The cause of Gillmor's death had not been officially announced by Wednesday afternoon. He was 68. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Leaving No Republican Behind

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Jul 24, 2007 In a state that likes the GOP, Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland, a Democrat, is succeeding by respecting those who disagree with him. Members of his party who are seeking the presidency should take note. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Ohio Election Workers Sentenced for 2004 Rigging

Staff / Truthdig Mar 15, 2007 Jacqueline Maiden and Kathleen Dreamer were each sentenced to 18 months for rigging a ballot recount in Ohio after the 2004 election. The judge seemed to agree that there may have been a conspiracy to defraud the voters, saying, "I can't help but feel there's more to this story." According to the Brad Blog, had John Kerry won just six more votes in each of the state's precincts, he would be president. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Midwest Midterm Midtacular’

Staff / Truthdig Nov 2, 2006 "The Daily Show," on the road in Ohio, looks at some key races in the upcoming election. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Ney Pleads Guilty, Admits Influence peddling for Abramoff

Staff / Truthdig Oct 13, 2006 Republican Rep. Bob Ney of Ohio is the first politician to plead guilty to charges leveled in the corruption scandal that (hopefully) will bring down the constellation of other corrupt lawmakers connected to lobbyist Jack Abramoff. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Colbert Delivers Vintage Comeback to Antiwar Vet

Staff / Truthdig Aug 4, 2006 The ex-Senate candidate and Iraq War vet Paul Hackett asked Stephen Colbert, "Do you really think we're going to spread democracy with the business end of an M-16?" Colbert's response was classic. Check it out. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Robert Kennedy Jr. Plans to Sue Over Ohio Election Fraud

Staff / Truthdig Jun 20, 2006 The environmental activist, fresh off his hugely talked-about Rolling Stone article on alleged election fraud in Ohio during the 2004 election, says in an interview that he plans to file a lawsuit against the main perpetrators of the fraud. Read the Rolling Stone article in question. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Boehner Renting Apartment From Lobbyist

Staff / Truthdig Feb 9, 2006 The new House majority leader is renting a D.C. pad from a veteran lobbyist whose clients have direct stakes in legislation Boehner has co-written. | storySo this is the hope of the new scandal-free House of Republicans? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )