Delayed release of Walmart video an outrage

September 25, 2014

Cincinnati Enquirer 

Residents in our community – perhaps a good many of them – worry that law enforcement isn’t on their side merely because of the color of their skin.

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine’s recent decision to withhold video of Beavercreek police killing an African-American in Walmart reinforced that perception. He said he didn’t want to taint a potential case against the officers, but Iris Roley, a Bond Hill business owner, isn’t buying it.

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Ohio Voters Win, Husted Wrong For The Umpteenth Time

September 24, 2014

It’s Time for Republican Secretary of State to Drop Suppression Attempts 

COLUMBUS – In response to today’s U.S. Sixth Circuit decision upholding the federal district court decision declaring Jon Husted’s directive and other efforts to cut early voting in Ohio before the November general elections as an unconstitutional violation of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, Ohio Democratic Party Chairman Chris Redfern issued the following statement:

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THE KASICH ADMINISTRATION UNFILTERED

Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor Tells Crowd: We Don’t Work For You, You Work For Us

 COLUMBUS– Yesterday, at an event in Columbiana County, Mary Taylor and John Kasich spoke to a crowd of supporters at the Spread Eagle Tavern. While introducing Governor Kasich, Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor said to the crowd:

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John Patrick Carney Discusses Strategic Policy Goals If Elected Ohio Auditor Of State

COLUMBUS – Wednesday, Ohio Auditor of State candidate and State Representative John Patrick Carney (D-Clintonville) shared his goals for the State Auditor office.

“The Ohio Auditor of State Office, under my watch, will work for the people of Ohio,” Carney told reporters as he outlined a number of policy details and shared plans to improve the State Auditor’s office to help it better work with Ohio communities.

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John Patrick Carney Releases First Campaign TV Ad In State Auditor Race

September 23, 2014

COLUMBUS– Tuesday, the John Patrick Carney for State Auditor campaign released the first television campaign ad in the Ohio Auditor of State race.  The commercial touts Rep. Carney’s strong record of bipartisanship and points to the need for a strong and independent Auditor that maintains a check on government for the benefit of the people of Ohio.

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