About the Buckeye State Blog

Yup, that's it.About BSB
The Buckeye State Blog (BSB) is one of Ohio's oldest and largest political blogs. Thousands of Ohio politicians, consultants, candidates and activists visit BSB daily for their fill of political news, gossip and shenanigans. BSB has been cited by all of Ohio's urban newspapers, ABC News, NPR, CNN, NBC, Slate, Salon, Roll Call, and numerous other national publications. Created by Russell Hughlock in 2005 and maintained for over a year by Jerid Kurtz, Buckeye State Blog is owned by BSB Media, LLC.


About Our Posters

David Potts, Editor-in-Chief
David hails from Southeastern Ohio, down along the banks of the Ohio River. Hoping to fill the gaping online void in the area, he started blogging in the summer of 2006. Compelled by reasons he still doesn't understand, he's been blogging ever since.


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Nick D, Associate Editor
Nick is a lifelong Ohioan, and a veteran of numerous Democratic campaigns around the state. Serving as the National Committeeman for the Ohio Young Democrats, Nick is plugged into young voter organizations around Ohio. Nick hails from the Mahoning Valley, and recently returned to the Cleveland area after living and working in Columbus for 6 years.

AngryTeacher, Contributor

Angryteacher has been an educator in the Central Ohio area for quite some time, and could be your child's teacher. He is committed to making sure that state and local legislators hear from someone who is in the trenches and has your child's best interests at heart.