Regional Features: Archive by Date

February 2008

Local Democrats Take Sides
Posted Tuesday, February 26
As Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama prepare for a nationally televised face-off in Cleveland tonight, their backers are out working Northeast Ohio neighborhoods, trying to sway Democratic voters who are still undecided. ideastream®'s David C. Barnett has more.

McCain Stumps in Northeast Ohio
Posted Monday, February 25
All eyes tonight will be on the Democratic presidential debate held at Cleveland State University, but another candidate is trying to get Ohio's attention too. Senator John McCain. Yesterday, he made his first visit to the region since July. He addressed supporters in Parma and Rocky River in a style markedly different from the Democrats. ideastream®'s Dan Bobkoff reports.

Cholesterol Lowering Alternatives
Posted Monday, February 25
We all know that changes in exercise and diet can lower cholesterol, but by how much?

Obama Stumps in Cleveland
Posted Monday, February 25
Barack Obama made stops in Northeast Ohio this weekend on his Ohio bus tour. The Illinois senator also managed to go a round with Hillary Clinton, who was also campaigning in the state. ideastream®'s Tasha Flournoy has this report.

Number of Ohio Mortgage Brokers Takes Huge Hit in 2007
Posted Monday, February 25
Number of Ohio Mortgage Brokers Takes Huge Hit in 2007

Democrats Spar Over Mailings Days Before Cleveland Debate
Posted Monday, February 25
Tomorrow it’s the Cleveland version of Obama vs. Clinton and the event is turning out to be quite a showdown. Their last debate in Texas ended on a high note of plesantries, particularly by Senator Clinton who expressed great honor at being able to share the stage with Senator Obama. But, during a weekend of campaign stops throughout Ohio, Clinton blasted Obama’s campaign tactics which she likened to that of Republicans. Obama came back strong, saying everything he has said about the Clintons is true. ideastream®'s Tasha Flournoy has more.

Kucinich and Cimperman Differ in Governing Style
Posted Friday, February 22
Democrats Dennis Kucinich and Joe Cimperman spoke extensively on the Sound of Ideas yesterday and their different approaches to what the role of a congressman was evident. ideastream® politics reporter Kymberli Hagelberg has details.

Michelle Obama Visits Cleveland
Posted Friday, February 22
Barack Obama received a nod from Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson yesterday. The endorsement was the prelude to a rousing and spirited address from Obama's wife, Michelle, at a Cleveland State University rally. ideastream®'s Tasha Flournoy has this story.

At Michelle Obama Rally, Jackson Makes Endorsement
Posted Thursday, February 21
Barack Obama scored another key Ohio endorsement today. Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson threw his support to Barack Obama. Jackson made the announcement while introducing Obama's wife, Michelle, at a Cleveland State University rally. ideastream's Tasha Flournoy has more.

Cleveland City Council Considers Coal
Posted Thursday, February 21
The City of Oberlin this week voted against a proposal to buy a stake in a planned coal-fired power plant in Southern Ohio. Cleveland faces the same decision. Friday Cleveland City Council will hold a final hearing on the proposal before a vote expected next week. And, as ideastream's Dan Moulthrop reports, this vote is not typical City Council fare...

Cleveland Wants Grant for Electronic Health Records
Posted Wednesday, February 20
From your bank balance to your daily schedule, most of us are used to having personal information on line – but medical records have been slow to make the transition. President Bush wants widespread electronic health records by 2014. And Cleveland is hoping to lead the way. ideastream's Gretchen Cuda has the story.

Elections Director Jane Platten On Switch To Paper Ballots
Posted Wednesday, February 20
On March 4th, it's back to basics for voters in Cuyahoga County. Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner ordered the switch to a paper ballot system after losing confidence in the county's touch screen machines. So on March 4th voters will fill out paper ballots that will then be transported to a central location to be counted. The Cuyahoga County Board of Elections has been working around the clock to handle the transition. She spoke with ideastream®'s Eric Wellman.

Clinton Continues Tour of Ohio
Posted Wednesday, February 20
Hillary Clinton continued her Ohio tour yesterday with stops in Northeast Ohio and a nighttime rally at Chaney High School in Youngstown. As ideastream®'s Dan Bobkoff reports, Clinton is trying to ride working class support to victory in the March 4th primary.

Clinton Advisors Cool Expectations
Posted Wednesday, February 20
The day after Hillary Clinton lost her tenth straight nominating contest advisers seem to be tempering expectations about her chances in Ohio. ideastream® politics reporter Kymberli Hagelberg has details.

Kucinich Criticized by Challengers in Congressional Primary Debate
Posted Tuesday, February 19
For the second time in two weeks it was four to one -- challengers versus incumbent -- in a debate of Democratic candidates hoping to unseat 10th district Congressman Dennis Kucinich. ideastream politics reporter Kymberli Hagelberg has details.

10th Distict Congressional Debate – Listen
Posted Tuesday, February 19
Incumbent Congressman Dennis Kucinich faced off with four rivals in a debate held at the City Club of Cleveland. Challengers include Cleveland City Councilman Joe Cimperman, North Olmstead mayor Thomas O'Grady, Political activist Rosemary Palmer, and Barbara Ann Ferris, a former Peace Corp. worker and non-profit executive. Hear the debate in its entirety.

Tenth Congressional Candidates Debate Today
Posted Tuesday, February 19
Congressman Dennis Kucinich will debate four democratic opponents today at a Cleveland City Club-sponsored event in his fight to hang onto his tenth district seat. ideastream® politics reporter Kymberli Hagelberg has details.

Obama Hosts Youngstown State University Rally
Posted Tuesday, February 19
Barack Obama made his first visit to Ohio yesterday since the start of the January primary and caucus season. In the morning he met with workers at a titanium plant to discuss the economy and job security, and later in the day, fired up a crowd of thousands at Youngstown State University. ideastream®'s Tasha Flournoy has more.

Obama Plans to Keep Ohio Jobs From Going Overseas
Posted Tuesday, February 19
Presidential hopeful Barack Obama made his first primary season campaign trip to Northeast Ohio yesterday, following a weekend of campaining by surrogates. After touring a titanium plant and talking economics with workers, he addressed a rally of 6,000 at Youngstown State University. ideastream®'s Tasha Flournoy has more.

Report: Abandoned Homes Cost Ohio $64 Million
Posted Tuesday, February 19
Report: Abandoned Homes Cost Ohio $64 Million

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