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Ohio Obama Supporters

ObamaOhio08 — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 06:35:15 -0700

...and those on the fence... this song is amazing and brought tears to my eyes:

YES WE CAN!

Off topic, I know, but I just had to share it! GOOOOOOOOOOBAMA!!!!

Canton?

Tom Smith — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 17:03:48 -0700

I wonder if there is anything at the Pro Football Hall of Fame that would work for the debate. The football related headlines would be irrestable.

No idea

Jerid — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 10:02:44 -0700

Debate was just officially announced via CNN last night. Everything is speculation at this point. As soon as more details are released, I'll print it.

Dem. Debate

Kmsbritney — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 09:12:19 -0700

When will the location be announced?

Please fill us in on your location idea

valkie812 — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 08:38:54 -0700

Hi, I saw your post and live in Stark County will I be blessed with a Debate in my backyard? My husband is a student at Kent State Stark Campus will this be the location?Val in Stark County

Yeah - this is why I say it's a rumor

Jill — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 08:21:45 -0700

Because the source said it was a rumor. I know no more than that. :)

I've got a better source than rumors

Jerid — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 08:16:48 -0700

But it still was only about 75%. If you want to swap rumors, give me a call Jill.

I'm hearing Columbus

Jill — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 08:11:34 -0700

From an Ohio source close to CNN but it's only a rumor.

If you're a-hintin' Kent

vidstudent — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:45:09 -0700

If you're a-hintin' Kent State, remind me to poke my sister to sit in and listen for me.

Nicholas Eckert

vidstudent

Obama & Clinton Schedule Ohio Debate

Jerid — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 21:44:00 -0700

Here's the news in all it's glory...

CNN announced Thursday that it will partner with the Ohio Democratic Party and the Ohio Republican Party for back-to-back presidential debates at the end of February.
With the race for each party nomination likely to extend beyond the February 5 Super Tuesday contests, it’s increasingly possible the critical battleground state of Ohio – which holds its presidential primary March 4, along with three other states — could very well determine the 2008 Democratic and Republican nominees.
"Ohio will once again decide who wins the White House,” said Ohio Democratic Party Chairman Chris Redfern. “The Ohio Democratic debate is important because it will allow the next President of the United States to address the issues most important to Ohioans."
Republican Party Deputy Chairman Kevin DeWine also highlighted the state’s potential kingmaker status. "No Republican has ever won the White House without winning Ohio,” said DeWine. “It's a critical battleground state in November that could play a deciding role on March 4. We're proud to partner with CNN on this debate in advance of what could be a decisive primary election in the Buckeye State."
The Democratic debate will take place Wednesday, February 27, while the Republican debate will follow on Thursday, February 28. The network said further details will be released soon.

I've actually heard rumblings about this for the last few days, including the location and why it's coming to where it's coming. Folks in Cinci, Dayton, Columbus...don't hold your breath. Cleveland folks...it'll be within driving distance. Who's got a guess for where it's going to be?