Gubernatorial Race

  • Last night’s debate dominates the news and analysis pages. No one seems willing to make definite calls on winners or losers yet (well, except this blog). A few samples include the Examiner wondering at Strickland’s charge that Kasich dislikes Ohio, the Wall Street Journal noting how moderate both combatants were, the Cleveland Plain Dealer bemoaning the lack of policy details, and the Columbus Dispatch applauding the civility of it all.
  • Civility aside, certain groups won’t ease up on tired and discredited talking points as a substitute for serious debate.

Senatorial Race

  • The Cleveland Plain Dealer describes the essential question of the Ohio Senate Race as “who do you blame” in a helpful contrast piece on Fisher and Portman’s economic views.
  • The Columbus Dispatch lays out how both candidates are evidently “flexible” regarding tax relief.

House Races