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Election 2012
The Local Connection
Ohio Helps Obama Hold on to Presidency for Second Term
By Andrew Kurtz and Mallory Tarr
Photos by Frances Bradford
Photos by Frances Bradford
Downtown Toledo came out in droves of red and blue Nov. 6 to support their political candidates of choice.
Democratic supporters gathered at Wesley’s Bar while Republicans gathered at Tony Packo’s at the Park, all hoping to watch their respective parties claim the highest office in the United States of America.
After a vigorous presidential campaign trail, the citizens of America spoke, and their voices called for President Barack Obama to remain in the White House.
It was about 11:30 p.m. when national news stations began reporting that Obama had won the pivotal state of Ohio and with it, a second term in office.
Sitting just short of the 270 Electoral Votes required to win the election, news broke that the incumbent President has secured Ohio and Florida, guaranteeing victory Governor Mitt Romney. President Obama also won the popular vote by over 2.6 million votes.
At Wesley's, Democrats celebrated as President Obama captured first Florida and then Ohio, two swing states recognized as election changers.
“He had an incredible ground campaign in Ohio that overcame the millions of dollars from Super PACs,” said Linda Furney of Toledo, Ohio.
Furney said she was thrilled not just for the U.S. but for the world because President Obama "understands the issues and doesn't hate women or minorities."
Janet Rogolsky voted for Obama and was elated by the win, saying she believed the President delivered in putting the country on the right track.
He was blocked by a split Congress but worked hard to push ideas that are good for this country said Rogolsky.
Sitting just short of the 270 Electoral Votes required to win the election, news broke that the incumbent President has secured Ohio and Florida, guaranteeing victory Governor Mitt Romney. President Obama also won the popular vote by over 2.6 million votes.
Throughout election night, hopes remained high at Packo’s, with Republicans confident of a win.
Dave Albert, an alumnus from The University of Toledo, said he voted for Romney because “We can’t take four more years.”
Dan Eisinger, who worked on the George Sarantou (R-OH) campaign for Lucas County Recorder, voted for Romney because of the promises the President could not keep. (sarantou successful?)
Samuel “Joe the Plumber” Wurzelbacher (R-OH), who staged an unsuccessful run against incumbent Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), said he felt government needed people who had worked private sector jobs, such as Romney and himself.
But as results continued to pour in from around the country, it became clearer that Gov. Romney would not be taking office.
“We just have to pick up the pieces and keep fighting,” said Matt Berry, a supporter at the Republican party.
Biden Continues Ohio Campaign on UT Campus
By Andrew Kurtz, UT:10 News Online Editor
Flattery never hurt anybody.
Vice President Joe Biden was liberal with his praise during his Oct. 23 visit to The University of Toledo. Biden was in Ohio to build support for the upcoming presidential election.
His early comments lauded Representative Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), who introduced him, along with supporting the UT football team.
“If we had 100 more like her in Congress everything would run more smoothly,” he said of the 15th term congresswoman.
“She has more decency in her little finger than most have in their entire bodies Biden told the crowd of about 1,500 guests.
When discussing President Barack Obama’s odds at re-election, Biden said he thought Obama would do to them what the UT football team did this past weekend.
“Y’all got a ball club,” said Biden, referencing UT’s 29-23 recent victory over ranked University of Cincinnati.
After the pleasantries, Biden moved his talk back to the policies of the pending election. His appearance came the morning after the final presidential debate in Florida.
“Boy did we see a president worth voting for last night,” he said. “This guy has a clear head and a steady hand.”
Biden said Obama acts on principles, rather than changing his policies to match voter sentiment.
Never once has President Obama turned to me, on Bin Laden or the economy, and asked what the politics of a choice are, Biden said. The president acts on principles and believes he is doing the right thing.
Biden said that Gov. Mitt Romney was in a hurry to agree with Obama on foreign policy during the debate.
“Only thing consistent about their talk about policy is they are inconsistent,” the Vice President quipped.
He said the other place they just don’t get it is women’s rights. When Romney was asked about plans to ensure equal pay for women and men, he never answered the question,” Biden said.
“Women deserve the same opportunities in life as men, with equal pay for equal work.”
Values came into question when Biden asked about where Romney has sent jobs and given tax breaks.
It is better to show where your values lie than it is to tell people, Biden said.
The governor said he didn’t outsource jobs, he off-shored them, but that doesn’t matter to the American that lost their job, he said.
During Obama’s first term the unemployment rate in Ohio dropped below the national average, Biden said. That has to do with his desire to save the automotive industry in America, noting that 100,000 jobs have been created through the auto industry during the Obama administration.
Early during his first term, Obama approved bailouts to the American automotive industry.
Biden said that to keep current tax breaks for the middle class permanent, Republicans are asking for $500 billion dollars in tax cuts for America’s wealthiest families. He compared that to asking banks that were bailed out to pay just pennies on a $100 to create a security fund for homeowners.
These are the people Romney refers to when he talks about 47 percent: the family with kids, the veteran soldier and the elderly, Biden said.
There is no quit in America, we are bringing our country back, Biden said. There is only one direction to go, and that is forward, and it’s never been a good idea to bet against American people.
“We win Ohio, we win the election. God Bless you all and may God protect our troops,” Biden said.
Flattery never hurt anybody.
Vice President Joe Biden was liberal with his praise during his Oct. 23 visit to The University of Toledo. Biden was in Ohio to build support for the upcoming presidential election.
His early comments lauded Representative Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), who introduced him, along with supporting the UT football team.
“If we had 100 more like her in Congress everything would run more smoothly,” he said of the 15th term congresswoman.
“She has more decency in her little finger than most have in their entire bodies Biden told the crowd of about 1,500 guests.
When discussing President Barack Obama’s odds at re-election, Biden said he thought Obama would do to them what the UT football team did this past weekend.
“Y’all got a ball club,” said Biden, referencing UT’s 29-23 recent victory over ranked University of Cincinnati.
After the pleasantries, Biden moved his talk back to the policies of the pending election. His appearance came the morning after the final presidential debate in Florida.
“Boy did we see a president worth voting for last night,” he said. “This guy has a clear head and a steady hand.”
Biden said Obama acts on principles, rather than changing his policies to match voter sentiment.
Never once has President Obama turned to me, on Bin Laden or the economy, and asked what the politics of a choice are, Biden said. The president acts on principles and believes he is doing the right thing.
Biden said that Gov. Mitt Romney was in a hurry to agree with Obama on foreign policy during the debate.
“Only thing consistent about their talk about policy is they are inconsistent,” the Vice President quipped.
He said the other place they just don’t get it is women’s rights. When Romney was asked about plans to ensure equal pay for women and men, he never answered the question,” Biden said.
“Women deserve the same opportunities in life as men, with equal pay for equal work.”
Values came into question when Biden asked about where Romney has sent jobs and given tax breaks.
It is better to show where your values lie than it is to tell people, Biden said.
The governor said he didn’t outsource jobs, he off-shored them, but that doesn’t matter to the American that lost their job, he said.
During Obama’s first term the unemployment rate in Ohio dropped below the national average, Biden said. That has to do with his desire to save the automotive industry in America, noting that 100,000 jobs have been created through the auto industry during the Obama administration.
Early during his first term, Obama approved bailouts to the American automotive industry.
Biden said that to keep current tax breaks for the middle class permanent, Republicans are asking for $500 billion dollars in tax cuts for America’s wealthiest families. He compared that to asking banks that were bailed out to pay just pennies on a $100 to create a security fund for homeowners.
These are the people Romney refers to when he talks about 47 percent: the family with kids, the veteran soldier and the elderly, Biden said.
There is no quit in America, we are bringing our country back, Biden said. There is only one direction to go, and that is forward, and it’s never been a good idea to bet against American people.
“We win Ohio, we win the election. God Bless you all and may God protect our troops,” Biden said.
Presidential Candidates
Battle for Ohio
The presidential political battle waged on as Ohio became the next step in the fight for the presidency. With stops In one of the three biggest, critical swing states, President Barack Obama and Gov. Mitt Romney squared off as they laid out their plans for the country.
Fans flooding the floor, cameras flashing and echoing cheers. The scene was set for each candidate to share his views and explain his plans for the future.
Fans flooding the floor, cameras flashing and echoing cheers. The scene was set for each candidate to share his views and explain his plans for the future.
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