GOP and the Youth Vote

By Matt Hurley | 11/30/08

I'd like to direct attention to fellow SOBer and former Wide Awakes Radio colleague Justin Higgins' first column for Pajamas Media on the GOP and young voters. I understand what he's trying to do in the piece, but I really think it is a waste of time and effort. Here's why... Supposedly, there was this huge turnout of young voters at the polls for Obama. The problem is that nobody has been able to prove that through the demographics. ... read more »

Social Issues Are Not the Answer

By Matt Hurley | 11/23/08

Here in the Great State of Ohio, our deputy chairman (soon to be chairman) of the state party made an "inartful" statement that was taken slightly out of context by the media and then blown out of proportion by the local social conservative groups. The problem is that Kevin DeWine is right and these so-called grassroots groups are misreading the political climate.   Let's start with what exactly Kevin DeWine said and for that... read more »

TIB All Stars - 111508

By Matt Hurley | 11/15/08

Please join Tom Blumer of BizzyBlog and Matt Hurley of WMD & RedCounty/Butler at 7PM Eastern as they discuss issues of the day...   Click READ MORE for access to the live blog and information on how to tune in to the show.       Please tune in shortly before 7PM eastern for the start of the live-blog coverage of tonight's TIB All Stars internet radio show.   To listen to the TIB All Stars on TIB Radio click here.... read more »

Boehner vs. Lungren

By Matt Hurley | 11/14/08

This blogger stands with Republican Leader, my Congressman and a Great American -- John Boehner -- against Rep. Lungren, who is a long shot at best. Will Lungren throw a whole bunch of mud at Boehner?  We shall see who has the best interests of the party, the conference and the conservative movement at heart! read more »

2008 Weblog Awards: WMD (and BizzyBlog)

By Matt Hurley | 11/12/08

It's time! Nominate us by clicking on the "plus" sign at our nomination here. (Thank you Bizzy for nominating us, we returned the favor here.) Vote early, vote often, vote like a Chicago Democrat...just vote for WMD! (and Bizzy) read more »

Boehner Column: "Let's Work Together to Make America Energy Independent"

By Matt Hurley | 11/12/08

This week's column from Republican Leader, my Congressman and a Great American -- John Boehner -- deals with an issue that has fallen off the radar lately, but is still a vital issue to the American people: energy independence.   I spoke to President-elect Obama on the phone briefly last week.  We had a good conversation.  I congratulated him on his historic election as our nation's 44th President, and expressed my sincere hope... read more »

TIB All Stars - 110808

By Matt Hurley | 11/08/08

Please join Tom Blumer of BizzyBlog and Matt Hurley of WMD & RedCounty/Butler at 7PM Eastern as they discuss issues of the day... Click READ MORE for access to the live blog and information on how to tune in to the show. To listen to the TIB All Stars on TIB Radio click here. (WinAmp required) read more »

Project Promise

By Matt Hurley | 11/08/08

Veterans' Day is next Tuesday and I am writing to ask your help to mark this occasion in a new way. Every day, those that serve in our armed forces sacrifice to keep us safe and to protect our freedoms. Throughout the year, many of us honor them in small, simple and private ways; Veterans' Day is a day where we can and should do more. Project Promise is a non-profit organization dedicated to help returning warriors and their families. Often... read more »

TIB All Stars - Election Day Special Broadcast and Live-Blog

By Matt Hurley | 11/04/08

Please join Matt Hurley, Mark G., (of WMD) and Tom Blumer (of BizzyBlog.com) for live commentary and analysis of the presidential race, congressional races in Ohio and across the country, and a few local races as well.   If you have WinAmp installed, you can tune in to the internet radio show by clicking here.   read more »

Cardinal Points: An Update on Ohio Politics

By Matt Hurley | 11/02/08

Cardinal Points: An Update on Ohio Politics Cardinal: state bird of the Great State of Ohio Points: particular details Cardinal Points: the four chief directions of the compass; the north, south, east, and west points. Here are the latest updates from my various sources around the Great State of Ohio and Washington DC: McCain-Palin: Arnold the Governator came to Columbus to campaign with John McCain on Halloween.  WMD has video here and... read more »