Newsweeks View of the Buckeye State

A recent article in Newsweek magazine gives a pretty good overview of the politics going on in Ohio right now. I dont necessarily agree with everything in it, however the author does a fairly nice job or portraying both party's attempt to win in November. Here is one interesting portion:

The only way the Republicans can win in Ohio is if the Democrats blow it, and they're working at it. Democratic Party Leaders pressured Iraq war veteran Paul Hackett to withdraw from the Senate race (in favor of a veteran congressman) with undercover operatives launching a whisper campaign about Hackett's service that was reminiscent of the Swift Boats Veterans for Truth campaign against Kerry--and equally reprehensible. And with every House seat critical for the Democrats to regain control, the party is seeking to retain a seat of Rep. Ted Strickland, their candidate for governor, but still fell short of the required number of 50 signatures. Fifty signatures! How hard is that? In addition to these snafus, after a string of losses over two decades, Ohio Democrats arent sure they know their voters anymore. The political muscle of the religious right, which grew the conservative electorate in a state historically focused on bread-and-butter-issues, has Democrats running scared, as well it should.

The only part I disagree with is where she says the only way the GOP can win is if the Dems blow it. I concede this election will be difficult for Republicans, but I have no doubt that our values and positions on important issues will inevitably win the day. Butthe rest of the article is very informative and I suggest you read it...enjoy!

-Brad