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Commentary: DeWine, Portman And The Wrath Of Trump

By • Nov 20, 2020
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John Minchillo / AP

The wrath of Donald Trump is something fearsome to behold.

Especially when one of his fellow Republicans tries to burst the bubble of the fictional scenario inside his head that tells him he somehow won re-election and will be sworn into office for a second term on Jan. 20.

Wrath so awesome it can make grown Republican officeholders quake in fear and scramble to reassure him that Joe Biden is not the president-elect.

Politics Chat: Can Ohio Avoid A Wisconsin-style Mess With Absentee Balloting In The Fall?

By • Apr 19, 2020
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Morry Gash / AP

Wisconsin's governor tried and failed to stop the in-person voting from taking place Tuesday because of concerns over spreading the COVID-19 virus. The polls opened in Wisconsin Tuesday and it was a wreck, with the majorty of inside poll workers refusing to work because of fear of catching the virus. It made many people in Ohio glad Ohio canceled its March 17 Election Day and extended absentee balloting until April 28.

Commentary: Could One Of These 26 Politicians Be The Next POTUS?

By • Nov 14, 2018
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From top L-R: Emily Prechti; Gage Skidmore (2); Wikimedia; AP; Phil Roeder; Wikimedia; Courtesy

No one can accuse Ohio's newly re-elected U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown of letting the moss grow under his feet.

Monday Politics Chat: Federal Deficit Becomes An Issue In Congressional Races

By • Oct 22, 2018
WVXU-FM

A report last week that the federal deficit had grown to $779 billion - and could grown another $1 trillion over the next 10 years - has become a contentious issue in the battle betweeen Democrats and Republicans for control  of Congress. WVXU politics reporter Howard Wilkinson talked with News Director Maryanne Zeleznik Monday morning about the Democrats blaming the deficit on the Trump tax cuts; and the GOP defending them for already putting more money in the pockets of American workers. 

Monday Politics Chat: How Will Kavanaugh Confirmation Impact Mid-Term Election?

By • Oct 8, 2018
WVXU-FM

WVXU politics reporter Howard Wilkinson spoke with News Directory Maryanne Zeleznik this morning about the impact the Brett Kavanaugh confirmation to the U.S. Supreme Court might have on the mid-term elections, which are about a month away. Will it energize woman and more Democrats to come to the polls; or will it rebound in the favor of Republicans, giving their candidates a boost.