Regional Features: Archive by Date

February 2008

Poll Shows Kucinich Ahead
Posted Friday, February 29
According to a recent poll, it's a two-man race for the Ohio 10th district congressional seat, with incumbent Dennis Kucinich way ahead of his only serious challenger, Cleveland City Councilman Joe Cimperman. ideastream® politics reporter Kymberli Hagelberg has details.

County’s Ameritrust building deal may still include K&D
Posted Friday, February 29
Cuyahoga County will unveil new specifications for bidding on the former Ameritrust Tower complex next week, after rejecting the offer it had accepted in January. ideastream's Rick Jackson reports.

Candidates Hit Campaign Trail Again in Ohio and Texas
Posted Friday, February 29
With primaries in four states just days away, the presidential candidates are concentrating on Texas and Ohio, where the most delegates are at stake. ideastream® politics reporter Kymberli Hagelberg has details.

Wings Over Jordan
Posted Friday, February 29
Historians have often cited the impact of television news coverage in exposing the harsh realities of a segregated South in the early 1960s. But, 70 years ago this winter, a national radio audience began hearing about the struggles of African Americans in sermons, lectures and songs. ideastream®'s David C. Barnett has the story of Cleveland's Wings Over Jordan broadcast.

Jackson Gives State of the City Address
Posted Friday, February 29
Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson outlined the successes and challenges of his 24 months in office in his annual State of the City Address today. ideastream®'s Tasha Flournoy has this report.

Jackson’s State of The City Draws Critiques
Posted Friday, February 29
Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson says the city is moving in the right direction despite the many challenges of the past year. In his annual State of the City address, Jackson encouraged the people of Cleveland to keep up the good fight as he works to rebuild the city. But some council members wanted to hear more from a mayor who has sometimes been called too low-key. ideastream®’s Tasha Flournoy has more.

Voters Casting Ballots Early in Key Primary Race
Posted Friday, February 29
The March 4th primaries in Ohio and Texas are crucial, especially for the trailing Clinton campaign. And both sides are encouraging their backers to vote early. ideastream®:'s Mhari Saito reports.

North Olmsted Mayor Slams Congressional Opponent
Posted Thursday, February 28
North Olmsted mayor Thomas O'Grady, one of four Democrats hoping to unseat Ohio Congressman Dennis Kucinich in next Tuesday's primary, says there's a big problem in the 10th district race, but it isn't the front-running incumbent. ideastream politics reporter Kymberli Hagelberg has more.

2008 State of the City Address
Posted Thursday, February 28
Mayor Frank Jackson's 2008 State of the City address, given Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008.

Obama Continues Ohio Stumping
Posted Thursday, February 28
Fresh from his presidential debate with fellow Democrat Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama campaigned in Columbus yesterday. At a speech on the Ohio State University campus, Obama talked a little -- at times -- as if he's about to clinch the Democratic nomination and Republican John McCain is now his opponent. Ohio Public Radio's Bill Cohen reports.

Voters Differ on NAFTA Issue
Posted Thursday, February 28
The democratic contenders for President have traded barbs this week over NAFTA, the North American Free Trade Agreement. Campaigns for New York Senator Hillary Clinton and Illinois Senator Barack Obama have sent out mailers to Ohio voters about who has been opposed to the trade agreement longer. Trade agreements are a big issue in Ohio where thousands of manufacturing jobs have been lost. ideastream's®: Mhari Saito reports.

Not All Viewers Satisfied with Dems’ Debate
Posted Wednesday, February 27
Last night's presidential candidates' debate at Cleveland State University left some Northeast Ohioans dissatisfied. At least that's the conclusion from this morning's "Sound of Ideas" program. Callers complained that some issues that are very important here, such as the home foreclosure crisis, never got discussed while other issues like health care got bogged down in minutia. ideastream's David Molpus reports.

Cuyahoga Elections Officials Preparing for Primary
Posted Wednesday, February 27
With the primary election just days away, the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections is making final preparations for the changeover to paper ballots and a central count. ideastream's Dan Bobkoff reports.

Huckabee Tells Supporters He Needs Political Miracle
Posted Wednesday, February 27
Republican presidential contender Mike Huckabee told a crowd of about 300 in Columbus yesterday that they need to help him pull off what polls indicate would be a political miracle -- winning next week's G.O.P. primary election. Ohio Public Radio's Bill Cohen reports.

Local Democrats React To Presidential Debate
Posted Wednesday, February 27
Cleveland State University may have hosted last night's Democratic presidential debate, but, voters all over the region watched from neighborhood locations. ideastream®'s Tasha Flournoy brings us this reaction from a debate party at Rocky River's Beachcliff Tavern.

Clinton Forceful in Debate
Posted Wednesday, February 27
Contentiousness was a recurring motif in the 90-minute Democratic presidential primary debate Tuesday at Cleveland State University. ideastream® politics reporter Kymberli Hagelberg has this report.

Rocky River Democrats React to Presidential Debate
Posted Wednesday, February 27
Last night’s presidential debate brought more than 15 hundred people to Cleveland State University to see Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton debate. But, across Northeast Ohio, several partisan and non-partisan groups watched in restaurants, college dorms, and bars as each candidate tried to distinguish themselves from one another. Senators Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama . In nearby Rocky River, folks huddled in the back room of a local tavern to watch the fireworks. ideastream®’s Tasha Flournoy has more.

Gender Mattered in Democratic Debate
Posted Wednesday, February 27
We've all heard that men and women speak in different ways. Well, according to one expert, some, but not all, of the typical gender traits were evident in Tuesday's debate between Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. ideastream®'s political reporter Kymberli Hagelberg reports.

Democrats Get Tough Before Debate
Posted Tuesday, February 26
Senators Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama meet tonight at Cleveland State University for the final debate before the all-important March 4 primaries in Ohio and Texas. The continuing rough play between the two may indicate what the tone will be tonight. More from ideastream® politics reporter Kymberli Hagelberg.

Back to the Drawing Board
Posted Tuesday, February 26
The Cuyahoga County Commissioners go back to square one, this week, in their bid to revitalize the crossroads of downtown Cleveland. They are re-opening bids on the controversial Ameritrust property at East 9th and Euclid. ideastream®'s David C. Barnett has more.

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