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Ohio Congressional Races
- Filed under: Boccieri / Schuring, Ohio
- Date: Nov 6,2008
One of the more remarkable stories from Tuesday's election was John Boccieri's victory in Ohio's 16th Congressional District. The final tally had Boccieri winning by an 8% margin 54% – 46%. The seat had been held by Congressman Ralph Regula for 35 years and under Republican control since 1948. I suspect that Boccieri will have a much more favorable district when the lines are redrawn in 2010 and will have the opportunity to hold the seat for a long time. The other surprising win at the congressional level for Democrats was Driehaus defeating Chabot in OH-1 52% – 48%. This is a big pick up for Democrats and gives us a foothold in southwest Ohio, which has been dominated by Republicans.
Kilroy and Stivers Still Not Over
The Columbus Dispatch is reporting that race for Ohio's 15th Congressional District is separated by just 146 votes. Provisional ballots are to be counted within the next ten days to determine the final winner. Democrats are optimistic about picking up the seat because a high number of the ballots to be counted are from Franklin County, which is a Democratic stronghold.
International Press: Ben and I sat down for an interview last week with Jonn Elledge from the New Statesman based in London, England. "One is the Ohio politics blog, run jointly by Obama hugging liberal Kyle Kutuchief and arch conservative Ben Keeler. Despite disagreeing on just about everything, the two of them have, so far, managed to work together without accusing each other of being mentally ill. And both reckon their debates have made their own arguments stronger."
4 Responses for "Ohio Congressional Races"
Absolutely great news on Bocerri……particularly in such a long time strong Republican district."
The guy had strong backing and great ground support.
This is the one local race whose outcome really surprised me.
He certainly must have had strong support and backing, but I thought the same for Schuring. It is my guess that external factors like the dismal ecomony really played into the Republican loss, and under different circumstances the Republicans would have easily won. Did Regula do much campaigning for the local Republicans?
My Son and his family will be visiting Washington DC this Sat. I just found out they will not be able to tour the White House. I am so distressed. My 9 year old Grandson Jake is planning on becoming Chief of Staff upon college graduation. If you spent any amount of time with him you would realize this will be fact. You see this little guy believes that if you work hard enough for something you can accomplish it. He loves history and it is a shame he will not witness where a huge part of it has taken place. I can't imagine how hurt he is.
His great and great great grandfathers were in WWII his great grandfather receiving a purple heart. They fought for our Country can you help their grandson visit the White House?
I am just a Grammy that also believes if you work hard enough for something you with succeed. Please do what you can to make a dream come true for him.
Patricia A. Veney
PS Regular procedure failed I am trying this
Dear Congreesman:
I want you to know that I do not want the current Health care bill. It Stinks. I am unable to join the protest in front of your office today but I am there in Spirit.
Dennis J. Kohler
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Hartville OH 44632
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