A message from State Treasurer Richard Cordray

Last week I was honored to be recommended by Governor Ted Strickland and this morning to be nominated by the Ohio Democratic Party to run for Ohio Attorney General this year. This is a unique opportunity to serve my fellow citizens in a role that Lieutenant Governor Lee Fisher has described as the “chief legal officer, the chief law enforcement officer, and the chief advocate and protector of the people’s rights.”

If elected, my priorities will be to rebuild the public trust, to fight crime by convicting the guilty while exonerating the innocent, and to protect the financial security of Ohioans. We will build on the work we do every day in the Treasurer’s office to keep families in their homes, protect consumers against fraud, and treat small businesses fairly. And we will continue to work in partnership with our local officials and community organizations so that we all can do our best work, together. I will strive to represent Ohioans with the determination, respect, and professionalism that they deserve, and my team will be guided by these same principles.

This election presents a major challenge, no doubt about it, but we are fortunate to be accompanied on this journey by many friends: Governor Ted Strickland, whose leadership has changed politics for the good on Capitol Square; Lee Fisher, who gave me the chance to serve as Ohio’s first State Solicitor; and countless Ohioans whose admirable stories inspire and motivate me to public service. I hope you will join us in this great adventure over the coming months as we do all we can to ensure that Ohio and America both elect progressive leaders in November. Please visit our website at www.cordrayforohio.com to volunteer or make a donation to our effort. It is a short campaign, so act now – time is of the essence! Do not wait for “marching orders” or permission from “headquarters” – just go out and all do the things you know so well how to do in order to advance our cause.

Thank you for your support,

Richard Cordray

State Treasurer and Candidate for Ohio Attorney General

Click here to watch a video of Governor Strickland's endorsement.

Democrat Democracy

From Dave Forgatsch -

I watched a lot of the Democratic Party meeting on Saturday, on CSPAN. I was impressed, and believe that anyone else that was watching, should have gone away with a feeling of seeing democracy happening right before our eyes. The debate and discussion was good from both sides of the issue. If I were in charge of that meeting, however, I would have ejected people for screaming, yelling and interrupting the business at hand. I understand that there were people who were very passionate about their position, and their candidate, but many were very inconsiderate. The people in charge were very patient and the public was heard from. In the end, justice prevailed, and I, personally, agreed with the final compromise.

Now, the Democratic Party should come up with an overhaul of the rules for primaries, which, among other things, would shorten the campaign period. It should also make it absolutely clear that violations of the rules will not be tolerated, and those that do so, will absolutely suffer the consequences. I believe Florida and Michigan were wrong, were told that they could not do what they did, did it anyway, and the punishment should have stuck. How many states, in the future, will say "See, we can break the rules, and get away with it"?

Anyone watching that meeting should have a good feeling about the Democratic Party, and I heard the public call-in on CSPAN, and even republicans spoke well of what they had seen. I think it can't help but unify Democrats, regardless of who is your candidate. I know many have said that, in the end, they would support whoever is the Democratic candidate - that is unity.

Although it may be difficult at times, I am proud to be a Democrat.

Senator Clinton Endorses Barack Obama

Earlier today at the National Building Museum in Washington, DC, Senator Clinton officially announced her support for Barack Obama, ending a historic primary that lasted over 16 months, spanned all 50 states, and reinvigorated the Democratic party. Shortly after her speech concluded, Barack sent out the following email:

Hillary Clinton announced her support for our campaign today.

Senator Clinton made history over the past 16 months -- not just because she has broken barriers, but because she has inspired millions of Americans with her strength, her courage, and her commitment to causes like universal health care that make a difference in the lives of hardworking Americans.

Our party and our country are stronger because of the work she has done throughout her life, and I'm a better candidate for having had the privilege of competing with her.

Senator Clinton will be invaluable to our efforts to win in November, and I look forward to campaigning alongside her to bring this country the change it so desperately needs.

Hillary and her supporters are joining us at an urgent moment.

It's going to require a new level of commitment from every single one of us to build a national campaign in the general election.

And we're going win this election the right way -- by growing our grassroots network of ordinary people giving only what they can afford.

Will you help by making your first donation today?

If you give right now, a previous donor has agreed to match your gift, doubling its impact. Help us reach our goal of 20,000 new donors by making a matching donation today.

It's time for all of us to come together to take on John McCain in the general election. John McCain offers another four years of George Bush's policies, which our country simply cannot afford.

To win, we must continue building an unprecedented organization in all 50 states. And that will only happen if we all work together, side-by-side.

Thank you for joining this movement and supporting a new kind of politics.

Together we can do more than just win an election. Together we can change this country, and we can change the world.

And we are honored to have Hillary Clinton at our side as we do it.

Barack

Thank You, Hillary

Senator Clinton made history over the past 16 months -- not just because she has broken barriers, but because she has inspired millions of Americans with her strength, her courage, and her commitment to causes like universal health care that make a difference in the lives of hardworking Americans.

Clinton suspends campaign, endorses Obama

Clinton suspends campaign, endorses Obama

Jun 7, 5:04 PM EDT
By BETH FOUHY
Associated Press Writer

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Hillary Rodham Clinton suspended her pioneering campaign for the presidency on Saturday and summoned supporters to use "our energy, our passion, our strength" to put Barack Obama in the White House.

"I endorse him and throw my full support behind him," said the former first lady, delivering the strong affirmation that her one-time rival and other Democratic leaders hoped to hear after a bruising campaign.

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Florida, Michigan delegates will get half-votes

Florida, Michigan delegates will get half-votes
By NEDRA PICKLER and BETH FOUHY
Associated Press Writers

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Democratic Party leaders agreed Saturday to seat Michigan and Florida delegates with half-votes at this summer's convention with a compromise that left Barack Obama on the verge of the nomination but riled Hillary Rodham Clinton backers who threatened to fight to the August convention.

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