The Coalition of Democratic and Progressive Organizations of Central Ohio

LOCAL JOURNALISTS DISCUSS OHIO POLITICS

Posted by Barbara on 30 Mar 2008 | Tagged as: Uncategorized

APRIL 9, 2008 at 7 P.M

LOCAL JOURNALISTS DISCUSS OHIO POLITICS

“As OHIO Goes, So Goes the Nation — Or , Not?

Come Learn About How Ohio Became the “Decider”, How Ohio will Impact the race in ’08, and the Historical Context for Ohio’s Role in National Politics

Participants in this panel discussion will be veteran political observers, Darrel Rowland, public affairs editor for The Columbus Dispatch and Bill Cohen, a Statehouse reporter for WOSU-Radio for more than two decades; Sandy Theis, former bureau chief of thePlain Dealer and now a news media consultant; and Brian Rothenberg, founder of Progress Ohio. Coalition member and retired journalist Bob Ruth will be the moderator.

CANDIDATES FOR THE NOVEMBER ELECTION have been invited (and many have already accepted) to display information and “work the room.”

THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD AT

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW Local 683) 23 West 2^nd Avenue in the Short North (near High Street on the South side of 2^nd Avenue)

Don’t miss this opportunity to meet the candidates, network with other grassroots organizers and recruit new members. RSVP today and your group will be recognized at the event. An award will be presented to the group with the most members in attendance. RSVP to jkress@columbus.rr.com by April 1. Provide email and contact information. Indicate if you plan to distribute materials at this event. Table RESERVATIONS are REQUIRED. Set Up at 6:30 must be completed by 6:45. UNAFFILIATED GROUPS: If you would like information on how to join the Coalition, please email sfoley@columbus.rr.com

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