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Ohio Dem seeks apology for GOP leader's Obama quip
A Democratic state lawmaker is asking the Ohio House speaker to apologize for a joke suggesting President Obama should be jailed.More >>
As Santorum seizes social issues, Romney demurs
Philosophical differences between the top two Republican presidential candidates are becoming starker.More >>
Romney to Ohioans: Santorum is no 'budget hawk'
Mitt Romney says rival Rick Santorum is "no longer a budget hawk" and that he'd do a better job controlling spending as president.More >>
Santorum: Global warming is politics, not science
Rick Santorum says President Barack Obama is pushing a radical environmental agenda that unwisely limits energy production and turns its back on science.More >>
2 Democratic judges seek seat on Ohio's high court
Two experienced judges from far-flung corners of the state are facing off in the Democratic primary for a chance at unseating Ohio Supreme Court Justice Robert Cupp this fall.More >>
About 300 Ohio voters get ballot with errors
About 290 early voters are being asked to vote again in an Ohio county where ballots listed incorrect U.S. House candidates.More >>
Santorum declares Ohio 'ground zero' in GOP race
Presidential candidate Rick Santorum is raising the stakes in the GOP nomination race in Ohio, declaring the state "ground zero" as he campaigns for one of Super Tuesday's biggest prizes.More >>
No Ohio redistricting decision before election
The Ohio Supreme Court says it won't consider a lawsuit challenging new state House and Senate districts before this year's elections.More >>
Poll: Santorum jumps in front of Romney in Ohio
A new poll shows Rick Santorum edging ahead of Mitt Romney in Ohio.More >>
Ohio elections chief seeks meeting with Holder
Ohio's elections chief is seeking a meeting with U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to discuss elements of federal law that he says are preventing the state from maintaining accurate voter rolls.More >>
GOP says Ohioans to ask questions for Ga. debate
Ohio Republicans will get some input - from afar - into a March 1 presidential primary debate in Atlanta.More >>
Ohio coalition vows fight if election law replaced
Backers of an effort to repeal Ohio's election law overhaul say organized labor would join the Obama campaign to vigorously fight any attempt by lawmakers to pass replacement legislation before November's...More >>
Gingrich hopes high road, new funds can save him
Newt Gingrich, suddenly in danger of losing his perch as Mitt Romney's strongest GOP challenger, is fine-tuning his presidential campaign. He's placing more emphasis on raising money, guarding his home turf and...More >>
Judge: Ohio county must count ballots in 2010 race
A federal judge in Cincinnati says officials must count disputed provisional ballots that Republicans want tossed out in a 2010 juvenile court judge election separated by 23 votes.More >>
Gingrich keeps bright tone in Ohio despite losses
Newt Gingrich is keeping a chipper tone despite his poor showing in this week's GOP presidential caucuses in Colorado and Minnesota.More >>
Santorum labels Romney 'well-oiled weather vane'
A jubilant Rick Santorum is leveraging victories in Colorado, Minnesota and Missouri to increase pressure on Mitt Romney, labeling him "a well-oiled weather vane" who often shifts his positions.More >>
Gingrich woos Ohio's early GOP primary voters
Presidential candidate Newt Gingrich is campaigning in Ohio in hopes of appealing to Republicans who will vote well ahead of the state's March 6 primary.More >>

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