Stephanie Tubbs Jones – A Champion Remembered August 31, 2008

Dear Readers,
She was everyone’s friend and she was everyone’s advocate.  The testimonies for Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones continue to pour in.
Some of you still have not had a chance to express your sentiments about Cleveland’s loss.  If you write me about Congresswoman Tubbs Jones, I will post your contribution here.
She was bright, capable, hard working [...]

Ouch! Another attack on being biased…this one from the Dems! August 29, 2008

Dear Readers,
Some of you just don’t like us.  Fortunately, many of you do.
A pretty interesting Democratic Convention in Denver and now make way for the Republicans.
Someone accused me earlier of being pro Obama in my reporting from the field this week.  Now, just the opposite.   Jeff Love of Green suggests I am pro McCain.  I [...]

WHAT’S UP WITH YOU? (Plus more on: Is Ted Biased?) August 28, 2008

Dear readers,
While it’s been a lively convention in Denver, it’s been lively for me as well as I tour the region hearing what local and regional people have to say about the issues. Some are posted below. I begin with more comments about whether my bias has been showing while reporting from the [...]

I am being accused of being biased! What do you think? August 27, 2008

Hi Reader,
It had to happen.  Somehow, somewhere in my reporting, someone saw a clear sign of my bias in this year’s presidential race?  Below I’ve printed a letter from a fella who think he knows my political views.  I assure you he does not and I answer him just after his note to me.
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Ted:
I’ve watched [...]

Mr. President, how do we feed a family of four? August 26, 2008

Dear Reader,
I have been receiving emails and interviews in the field asking the same question over and over again. People want to know how they buy enough food and gas for their needs when prices continue to go up.  It’s a familiar refrain by now but what I am starting to notice is that these [...]

People in Akron are Scared! August 25, 2008

Dear Reader,
I am already hearing from the working men and women of Akron.  They tell me they used to be just nervous about their economic futures, but now fear has replaces nervousness.  Can’t blame them, Ohio has lost 240,000 factory jobs in the last several years due to the tightening economy.
Many tell me they don’t [...]

Are you watching the Dems at their Convention? August 25, 2008

Hi Reader,
In my view, this is the single most important presidential election year in my life.  Count the reasons why?  You’re already ahead of me.  How about the Democratic National Conventon…are you watching it?  What about the choices made so far, Veep? Party Platform? Issues?
Let’s consider that last one.  What issues are biggest in your [...]

Blog with me all next week during the CONVENTION! August 22, 2008

Hi Reader,
While the Dems are in Denver I’ll be criss-crossing Northern Ohio looking for people willing to share with me their greatest concern regarding their families, towns and nation.  Join me via WEWS 5 and Newsnet5.com.
Tell me what’s on your mind and what your biggest worries or concerns are as we move closer to the [...]

Ouch! Some people really dislike the media. August 22, 2008

Hello reader,
Two things I want to pass by you right now.
First, I’ll be on the road the next couple of weeks taking the pulse of regional residents on the election year issues that affect them most.  Be looking for my reports beginning with the first day of the Democratic Convention, next Monday.  I’ll be reporting [...]

Viewer reaction to the death of Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones August 21, 2008

Hello reader,
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones.  Her loss to this community is enormous.  In life I knew her as a friend who was always in possession of great equanimity.  In death I shall remember her for all the good she did for our much beleaguered commuity.  Below [...]