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Don’t count Strickland out

Opinion: Ted Strickland’s term as governor ends in a couple of weeks, but he has no plans to leave public


Mayoral smack shocking

Opinion: It’s rare to hear Youngs-town Mayor Jay Williams publicly insult someone. It’s almost jaw-dropping


Rep.-elect Johnson spins a yarn

Opinion: Did U.S. Rep.-elect Bill Johnson commit an error of omission or a failed attempt to deceive the


Is it transparent yet?

Opinion: Should Ohioans be concerned about the transparency of Gov.-elect John Kasich’s administration? “Of


Charlie Wilson a sore loser

Opinion: No one likes to lose. After U.S. Rep. Charlie Wilson, a Democrat from St. Clairsville, lost the


Something old, little new

Opinion: “Meet the new boss, same as the old boss.” Following the clueless decisions of Democrats in the


GOP to control redistricting

Opinion: The Republican sweep in last week’s statewide election was so overwhelming that Democrats shouldn’t


GOP sweep is impressive

Opinion: There are so many fascinating stories in Ohio to tell based on the results of this election. The


Will Clinton’s visit help?

Opinion: What impact will President Bill Clinton’s appearance at a Saturday pre-Election Day breakfast in


Ryan in good political shape

Opinion: Polls show this is going to be a rough election nationwide for Democrats. Several Democrats,


Senate debate was a blast

Opinion: I have to admit I initially didn’t want to be a panelist at Tuesday’s U.S. Senate debate between


Press kept at bay during Veep Biden’s visit

Opinion: Vice President Joe Biden can talk and talk and talk. But when it comes to the Mahoning Valley

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Race for governor tightens

Opinion: Even though some polls about a month ago had Republican John Kasich ahead of Gov. Ted Strickland by


Using some bits, leaving out pieces

Opinion: The campaign of Chief Justice Eric Brown of the Ohio Supreme Court isn’t telling the whole story.


GOP is buoyed, even in the Valley

Opinion: By most accounts and political polls, this is going to be a big year for Republicans. Not only is