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Ohio: Michael Coleman

March 6, 2009 - 11:38 am
NEWS FEED: Cleveland Plain Dealer

Obama says stimulus money will help keep Columbus safe

By Aaron Marshall

COLUMBUS -- Flanked by 25 new Columbus police recruits whose jobs were saved with federal stimulus money, President Barack Obama today announced that $2 billion in recovery funds would go to law enforcement agencies across the country.

"This city needs the courage and conviction of this graduating class to keep it safe," Obama said at the recruits' graduation ceremony. "This economy needs your employment to keep it running."

Obama and Attorney General Eric Holder attended the graduation ceremony for the recruits, whose class had been laid off in January before they could report for duty.

The Democratic president used the opportunity to tout the recently passed $790 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which will help preserve the recruits' jobs.

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March 4, 2009 - 01:25 pm
NEWS FEED: Cleveland Plain Dealer

Obama to tout stimulus -- and jobs for cops -- in Columbus

By Stephen Koff

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama travels to Columbus on Friday to make remarks during a police training graduation ceremony. Attorney General Eric Holder will be there, too.

Look for them to blend the themes of public safety and the economy, getting credit from Mayor Michael Coleman (an early Obama supporter) for providing money so police recruits could complete their training and begin work, which was jeopardized by budget woes. The money comes from the recently passed $790 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

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Fri, 11/21/2008 - 16:17

Cordray: new treasurer announcement likely in Dec.

By Justin Miller, PolitickerOH.com Reporter

Expect to know who will be Ohio’s next treasurer by December

Outgoing State Treasurer Richard Cordray (D) told PolitickerOH.com that it’s likely that the governor will announce his appointment for the position next month. Cordray is leaving the office to become attorney general, replacing Interim Attorney General Nancy Rogers.

Cordray said he’s spoken to Gov. Ted Strickland (D) about his successor.

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Tue, 11/04/2008 - 11:44

Coleman, Diddy, Jay-Z, Blige and Beyonce campaign in Columbus Monday night

By David DeWitt, PolitickerOH.com Reporter

Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman said he's got 99 problems...but voting ain't one.

Coleman was speaking a campaign rally for Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama Monday night on the east side of Columbus, featuring Grammy-winning recording artists Mary J. Blige, "Jay-Z" Carter, Beyonce Knowles and Sean "Diddy" Combs, along with media executive Kevin Liles.

The group travelled to Cincinnati Monday afternoon and Columbus Monday night to lend their support to get out the vote and voter education efforts.

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Tue, 10/21/2008 - 13:49

Coleman backs Boyce for treasurer appointment

By Justin Miller, PolitickerOH.com Reporter

Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman (D) is ready to support city councilman Kevin Boyce (D) for treasurer – if Boyce wants it.

Coleman told PolitickerOH.com yesterday he would support Boyce if he’s seeking an appointment to the treasurer’s office by Gov. Ted Strickland should state Treasurer Richard Cordray win the attorney general’s race.

"Obviously if Kevin Boyce were interested in being the treasurer, I would support Kevin Boyce," Coleman said.

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Mon, 10/20/2008 - 13:08

DeWine hits back over Dems' lawsuit outrage

By Justin Miller, PolitickerOH.com Reporter

Ohio Republican Party deputy chair Kevin DeWine hit back against Gov. Ted Strickland’s press conference earlier today that targeted Republican lawsuits challenge Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner (D).

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Mon, 10/20/2008 - 10:36

Strickland doesn't 'give a damn' about Ayers, says McCain is 'erratic'

By Justin Miller, PolitickerOH.com Reporter

[img_assist|nid=1825|title=Coleman, Strickland and Brown at the Statehouse on Mon.|desc=Politicker Photo|link=none|align=left|width=420|height=210]COLUMBUS – Gov. Ted Strickland slammed John McCain’s campaign tactics, and defended Barack Obama, calling McCain “erratic” in a press conference Monday at the Statehouse.

Strickland was joined by U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Lorain) and Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman, who went after McCain, U.S. Sen. George Voinovich and the Ohio Republican Party’s recent lawsuits.

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Mon, 10/20/2008 - 08:50

McCain camp prebutts Strickland, Brown, Coleman presser

By Justin Miller, PolitickerOH.com Reporter

John McCain's presidential campaign tried to rebutt a major Democratic press conference this morning that will denounce Republican campaign messages and legal challenges regarding voter registration.

The press conference will be held by Democrats Gov. Ted Strickland, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown and Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman at the Statehouse.

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Fri, 10/10/2008 - 11:34

ODP: Republicans using 'Bull Connor' tactics in Greene co.

By Justin Miller, PolitickerOH.com Reporter

Ohio Republicans are deploying their own “Bull Connor” to scare people from voting, the Ohio Democratic Party accused today.

ODP chair Chris Redfern and Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman (D) held a conference call with reporters to characterize the Greene Co. Sheriff Gene Fischer’s request for all registration cards and address-change forms for all who registered and voted last week in the county.

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Tue, 09/23/2008 - 13:08

Coleman hosts Obama campaign Urban Town Hall in Columbus

By David DeWitt, PolitickerOH.com Reporter

[img_assist|nid=1401|title=Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman (D)|desc=|link=none|align=right|width=135|height=158]COLUMBUS - Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman (D) hosted the first Barack Obama campaign Urban Town Hall in Ohio on Monday at the King Arts Complex in Columbus.

The town hall was held to highlight Obama's plan for revitalizing America's cities. At the town hall, participants were given a booklet titled, "Barack Obama's Plan to Promote Urban Prosperity."

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