Obama, McCain Grind It Out in Ohio

Statistical Dead Heat Recalls Era of "Three yards and a cloud of dust" OhioNewsBureau by John Michael Spinelli Columbus, Ohio: With less than a month until Election Day, the ground game for president between Illinois Democrat Barack Obama and...

'Stealing Ohio's Election', Nonpartisan registers encourage Obama Votes

"To the people of the great state of Ohio, welcome to day five of "they're stealing your election." As you might have heard, the Ohio Democrat secretary of state decided to bend the law and allow a...

Mortgage forgiven for woman, 90, who shot herself

"Mortgage forgiven for woman, 90, who shot herself"" AKRON, Ohio (AP) -- Mortgage finance company Fannie Mae said it is forgiving the mortgage debt of a 90-year-old woman who shot herself in the chest as sheriff's deputies attempted to evict her. Addie Polk's plight...

90-Year-Old Woman Shoots Herself in Foreclosed Home

An 90-year-old woman became an unwitting symbol of the ongoing mortgage crisis--and its effect on everyday Americans-- after shooting herself in her foreclosed home as sheriff's deputies tried to evict her. Addie Polk survived the self-inflicted wounds, and was named during...

Violent remnants of Ike bring deaths, blackouts in Midwest

Now residents of the Midwest are suffering from the effects of Ike. They are facing blackouts and flooded homes, and more than 2 million people could be affected.The death toll has now risen to at least 39 in 10...

How to Vote in Ohio 2008

2008-09-30:"Some Ohio citizens may find it easier to vote this election thanks to recent rulings that blocked two Republican tries at vote suppression. In one case, Republicans challenged same day registration and...

Oracle of Omaha Says Current US Credit Crisis an "Economic Pearl Harbor"

Ohio Senators, Heeding Advice from World's Richest Man, Act Quickly to Avoid New Depression OhioNewsBureau by John Michael Spinelli Columbus, Ohio: Calling it an "economic Pearl Harbor," Warren Buffett, the world's richest man, told Charlie Rose of PBS Wednesday...

What Is Law Enforcement Smoking To Oppose Question 2?

" All the suits who make a living — monetarily, politically and otherwise — off the criminal marijuana laws were there the other day. There must have been 30 of them. Standing on the steps of the New Bedford Superior Court like a phalanx of armed guards, ready to protect...

Muslim Americans for Obama running illegal get out the vote drives at swingst...

"Wednesday, October 1, 2008 Muslim Americans for Obama running illegal get out the vote drives at swingstate mosques this week — including Noor Center UPDATE: For those who has asked about lawful voter registration drives at religious institutions, that is only legal IF the...

Obama Takes 7 Point Lead Over McCain

Barack Obama is now enjoying a 7-point lead over John McCain in the bid to become president, with one month left before the election takes place."Likely voters now back Obama 48-41 percent over McCain, a dramatic...

Research of State Attorneys General, OSU Researchers Show Different Angles to...

Ohio AG Dings Mortgage Servicers for Poor Performance, OSU Study Shows Real Homeowners Smaller Share of Larger Housing Crisis OhioNewsBureau by John Michael Spinelli Columbus, Ohio: As Congress and President Bush barnstorm their way...

Battleground Stunners: PA OH, and FLA

Brand new Battleground state polling on Florida, Ohio, and Pennsylvania are not only stunning, but put the Presidential race in new perspective.  The question that will linger is — is this race really close at all? Let’s get to the numbers, from our friend Mark...

Ohio Voters Head to the Polls

A vote in Ohio is going ahead today amid a controversy over the voting procedures in the state. "With the credit crisis roiling Washington, Wall Street and the presidential campaign, voters in the key battleground state of Ohio cast their first ballots amid a controversy over...

State rail projects get boost as driving declines

" RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- The federal government is chipping in nearly $30 million for 15 passenger rail projects across the country as Americans continue to drive less and take the train more, U.S....

Leading Market Research Shows McCain Can't Sell Hope

An interesting study by a group that studies people's facial reactions to ads concludes that McCain isn't effective in selling hope but is very good at projecting anger and selling fear.  "A marketing research...

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