In an ironic twist, a vote for Al Gore in Ohio will be the wasted vote. Were this truly a swing state, the choice would be more difficult. But the fact remains that Ohio has been overrun by the Republicans, and one of the ways to take it back is to send a stinging rebuke to the Ohio Democratic Party while simultaneously voting for the better candidate. Really, it s a win-win situation. And it is only because of Ralph Nader s candidacy that democratic-minded Ohioans truly have a choice and a voice in the 2000 presidential election.
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The Democratic nominee, Ted Celeste, is in way over his head. This strategy, if not Leland s career in Ohio politics, should be put to rest once and for all. There is a lot about Mike DeWine to disagree with, most notably the high-profile position he took almost two years ago in the impeachment trial of President Clinton and his voting against ratification of the nuclear test ban treaty. But DeWine has moderated enough of his positions to suit the independent and swing voters in the state of Ohio. He s supported by several unions for his Workforce Investment Act and has concentrated on children s issues.