Buying Time—2008: Ohio
Analysis
In Ohio, two Republican incumbents, Maureen O'Connor and Evelyn Stratton, are being challenged by Democrats Joseph Russo and Peter Sikora, respectively. Russo is a trial judge in Cuyahoga County's Common Pleas Court, and Sikora is a juvenile court judge in Cuyahoga.
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September 24, 2008 – O'Connor Peaceful Night
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Ad shows peaceful night brought to you by Judge O'Connor's work on the bench.
September 24, 2008 – O'Connor Peaceful Night Rev.
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Ad shows peaceful night brought to you by Judge O'Connor's work on the bench
September 24, 2008 – Stratton Eyes of a Child
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Ad discusses Judge Stratton's overhaul of adoption laws in Ohio.
September 27, 2008 – Stratton Big Heart
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Ad tells viewers Judge Stratton, "Ohio's Velvet Hammer," brings big heart to court.
September 27, 2008 – Stratton Rated Excellent
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Ohio Bar Association rated Judge Stratton "excellent," according to ad.
September 27, 2008 – Stratton Velvet Hammer
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Judge Stratton comes "highly recommended" and is known as the "Velvet Hammer," according to ad.
October 30, 2008 – RDO Endorses Candidatest
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The Regular Demcratic Organization endorses a slate of candidates.