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Biden, Clinton were a hit

Opinion: President Barack Obama was a no-show at his rally with former President Bill Clinton at Youngstown’s


Will Obama’s visit energize Dems?

Opinion: To paraphrase The Rock, “Finally, Barack has come back ... to Youngstown.” After about two months


Paul Ryan’s dishpan hands panned

Opinion: I wasn’t supposed to work last Saturday. But Paul Ryan and MS- NBC changed that. What happened


Who’s leading in the 6th?

Opinion: A poll conducted on behalf of U.S. Rep. Bill Johnson and the National Republican Congressional


We are Election Central

Opinion: With early voting underway — and busier than it was in 2008 — and Election Day about a month away,


2013 mayoral race off to a fast start

Opinion: In Ohio, we’ve been in full campaign mode for several months. We’ve seen thousands of political


Are Wilson, Johnson tied?

Opinion: A poll of the 6th Congressional District, paid by the campaign of Democratic challenger Charlie


Johnson, Wilson battle it out on TV

Opinion: The rhetoric and accusations are already running wild in the 6th Congressional District race between


Republicans flock to Ryan

Opinion: Large crowds for vice presidential candidates don’t necessarily translate into votes. Rallies


No surprises in Veep’s visit

Opinion: Vice President Joe Biden returns to the Mahoning Valley today with a stump speech that will target


Is Valley a political player?

Opinion: It’s been said and written many times that if you are a Republican presidential candidate and you


Congressional races heat up

Opinion: The elections for the 13th (formerly the 17th) and 14th Congressional Districts positions were


Why did LaTourette quit?

Opinion: U.S. Rep. Steven C. LaTourette’s decision to quit his re-election race will leave a gap in the


No successor for city judge

Opinion: Apparently Youngstown Municipal Court Judge Robert A. Douglas Jr. is irreplaceable. When he serves


Council may regret limited charter vote

Opinion: The decision by Youngstown City Council to move ahead with only four of 17 charter amendments