‘Politics’ Archives
Founding Facts
With all of the media attention on Sarah Palin's quote about Paul Revere, this The Columbus Dispatch article highlights a few other times where what was quoted as a saying from the Founding Fathers, didn't turn out to be exactly what they did say. One part: "Thomas Jefferson," the newly elected Paul said, "wrote that government is best that [...]
Bartenders on concealed carry
Recommended piece from The Columbus Dispatch on the practicalities of the proposed changes to Ohio's concealed carry law. How this would actually be put into place is something that has been debated here. Part of the article: The Ohio Restaurant Association sent a letter to Gov. John Kasich asking him not to sign the bill. "We don't feel [...]
John Edwards indicted on campaign finance charges
A hard one for me, I was a fan of John Edwards, at one point considered working on his campaign. However, I recommend Chris Cillizza What John Edwards meant piece. The Edwards saga is an example of how one can rise in politics, but also how quickly one can fall. Part of the WP column: While it’s long been clear that Edwards’ political [...]
Open Thread June 3
I've been busy working on a few stories requiring research, but here is your opportunity to discuss political topics not referenced on the Jungle this week. The usual rules apply ... Have fun discussing. If you wonder at times how some political cartoonists (and others) see the Obama presidency? This cartoon suggests the president is not [...]
Open Thread Thursday May 26
It's that time again, today I don't really think it's as appropriate to have a political cartoon as it is to display the image I've selected since this Monday is Memorial Day. The usual rules apply, the discussion is open to political topics either local, state or national that have not been touched upon on the Jungle this week. Happy [...]
Senate passes ballot reform
The Columbus Dispatch has the differences between the House and Senate versions: • The House bill would move the presidential primary from March to May, while the Senate bill leaves it in March. "From my perspective, the primary in May makes sense because of the logistical problems of trying to do redistricting and reapportionment in such a [...]
President coming to Toledo GM facility
George Tucker, Executive Secretary of the AFL-CIO held a press conference today on the topic of the announcement that Chrysler began repaid $5.9 billion of the bailout money it took two years ago to stay operational and statements made yesterday by former Ohio Governor Ted Strickland that Ohio added 6,000 automotive jobs from March 2010 – March [...]
Open Thread May 19
It is that time again, Thursday was here before some of us even imagined this week. There are lots of political topics to broach, including related to the Republican candidates for President. Donald Trump is out of the picture, Mike Huckabee says he won't go for another attempt and Newt Gingrich announced he's going for it ... The usual [...]
SB5 repeal will win says poll
According to media reports, including the Columbus Dispatch, those of you who believe in polling may find it interesting to learn that: Senate Bill 5 would easily be repealed by Ohio voters if the referendum were held now, a new poll today shows. The measure to strip many collective bargaining rights from state and local government workers [...]
Panel sends Ensign matter to Justice Department
WASHINGTON (AP) Former Sen. John Ensign of Nevada made false statements to the Federal Election Commission and obstructed a Senate Ethics Committee's investigation into his conduct, the panel said Thursday in a scathing report that sent the matter to the Justice Department for a criminal investigation. Ensign, a Nevada Republican, resigned his [...]