Archives for "National Politics"

Breaking news and updates on national politics related to Columbus, Ohio.

Biden mixes it up at the North Market

Biden mixes it up at the North Market

4 Melanie McIntyre / January 12, 2012 5:10 pm

I was craving a jalapeno Brezel pretzel. I’m a firm believer in scratching an itch, so to speak, so I made my way to the North Market. Minutes later, who happens to step out of a black car and through… [Read More]

Local Filmmaker Reports From the Front Lines of Wall Street

Local Filmmaker Reports From the Front Lines of Wall Street

1 Walker / October 10, 2011 1:00 pm

Local filmmaker, comedian and aspiring libertarian politician Travis Irvine is once again blending his three passions into one with the release of a new film short from the heart of Wall Street. Irvine pounds the pavement with a camera man… [Read More]

President Obama Sits Down for Interview with 10TV’s Jerry Revish

President Obama Sits Down for Interview with 10TV’s Jerry Revish

0 Walker / July 21, 2011 7:00 am

10TV news anchor Jerry Revish sat down today for a quick eight-minute interview with President Obama. While none of the questions were Columbus-specific, a lot of them did revolve around the state of Ohio. The President discussed our state’s manufacturing… [Read More]

Obama Unveils High-Speed Passenger Rail Plan

Obama Unveils High-Speed Passenger Rail Plan

48 Walker / April 17, 2009 10:44 am

From WhiteHouse.Gov: A Vision for High Speed Rail “I’m happy to be here. I’m more happy than you can imagine,” said the Vice President, a noted rail enthusiast, before introducing the President for the release of his strategic plan for… [Read More]

Ohio transportation gains $935.7 million in stimulus

Ohio transportation gains $935.7 million in stimulus

4 Walker / March 4, 2009 6:42 pm

From The Dispatch: Transportation gets $935.7 million boost By Mark Niquette The Obama administration said yesterday that $935.7 million in stimulus money is coming to Ohio for highway construction and other transportation projects, but many of those seeking funding are… [Read More]

Obama to Attend Police Recruit Graduation

Obama to Attend Police Recruit Graduation

6 Submitted News / March 1, 2009 11:21 am

From WBNS 10TV: Obama Agrees To Attend Police Recruit Graduation Police sources confirmed Friday that President Barack Obama has agreed to travel to Columbus for next week’s police recruit graduation ceremony. The Columbus Division of Police recruit class is tentatively… [Read More]

Ohio to get $8.2 Billion from Federal Stimulus

Ohio to get $8.2 Billion from Federal Stimulus

8 Walker / February 18, 2009 8:00 am

Press Release: Governor Announces Federal Stimulus Package Includes $8.2 Billion in Funding for Ohio Ohio Governor Ted Strickland today announced that Ohio will receive at least $8.2 billion in federal funds as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act… [Read More]

Live: Presidential Inauguration – Watch & Discuss

Live: Presidential Inauguration – Watch & Discuss

26 Walker / January 20, 2009 8:30 am
Best Political Development of 2008: Obama’s Win

Best Political Development of 2008: Obama’s Win

0 Walker / January 1, 2009 11:30 am

(Photo by Strummy) Just like the historic election on November 4th, this survey result was one that we knew we were going to be able to call early. As soon as the results started coming in, the vast majority were… [Read More]

Obama’s win might lead to city shake-up

Obama’s win might lead to city shake-up

29 Walker / November 6, 2008 1:06 pm

The Dispatch wrote Obama’s win might lead to city shake-up Thursday, November 6, 2008 By Robert Vitale No city offices were on the ballot, but Tuesday’s election will bring more change to Columbus City Hall than last year’s strictly local… [Read More]

The Unofficial 2008 Election Results

The Unofficial 2008 Election Results

69 Walker / November 5, 2008 12:24 am

Obama wins presidency in a landslide. Ohio just barely goes blue. Franklin County goes for Obama 59% to 40%. Richard Cordray wins Ohio Attorney General. Steve Austria wins U.S. Congress – District 7. Pat Tiberi wins U.S. Congress – District… [Read More]

Ohio on election night: what counties to watch

Ohio on election night: what counties to watch

0 Walker / November 2, 2008 9:11 am

Cleveland.com wrote Tracking Ohio vote on election night: what counties to watch Posted by Stephen Koff November 02, 2008 After the polls close Tuesday, media reports will trickle in to say that with some small percentage of the vote counted,… [Read More]

Dispatch endorses John McCain for president

Dispatch endorses John McCain for president

70 lazyfish / October 19, 2008 9:55 am

The Dispatch wrote For president: John McCain Sunday, October 19, 2008 For president of the United States, The Dispatch endorses Republican Sen. John McCain, whose experience, service and sacrifice for his country make him more qualified to lead the nation…. [Read More]

McCain, Palin Tour Through Ohio This Week

McCain, Palin Tour Through Ohio This Week

85 heresthecasey / October 9, 2008 10:36 am

The Columbus Dispatch wrote McCain, Palin tour Ohio Thursday, October 9, 2008 By Mark Niquette Republican John McCain kicked off a flurry of presidential campaign stops in battleground Ohio this week with a rally yesterday in northeastern Ohio, pledging that… [Read More]

Obama set for 2-day Ohio tour

Obama set for 2-day Ohio tour

20 / October 8, 2008 12:27 pm

Columbus Business First wrote Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama is scheduled to roll through Ohio this week on a five-city bus tour culminating at a Columbus rally. Officials for Obama’s Ohio campaign office said the Illinois senator’s American Jobs Tour… [Read More]