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Pro-Gun Punditry: Wednesday's Buckeye State Roundabout

By Chris Chumita

There are more stories pertaining to our gun rights in Ohio then we can possibly draw attention to with individual daily commentary. But they are worthy of mention.

What follows is our review of headlines from around the state though a pro-gun rights lens.
From a free shotgun promotion to the death of a robber, these articles should be a part of your required reading!
Click on the "Read More..." link below for several days of headlines accompanied by short, concise pro-gun analysis.

DeWine campaign debate: Who delivers more votes — the NRA or editorial boards?

The Columbus Dispatch is outlining some of the major obstacles Senator Mike De-Wine is trying to overcome as he seeks re-election to the U.S. Senate against Democrat Sherrod Brown. Close to top on the list is, of course, the Senator's long history of anti-gun rights votes.

From the article:

    DeWine’s precarious tumble in the polls has prompted a round of recriminations by those who have been close to him...

    ...They cite DeWine’s opposition to a statewide ballot issue in 2004 that prohibited same-sex marriage, which offended social conservatives in Ohio. They point to DeWine’s support of some gun restrictions, which angered the National Rifle Association. And they say DeWine enraged conservatives when he forged a compromise with six other Republican senators and seven Democratic senators to end Senate filibusters of President Bush’s nominees to the federal bench.

NW OH: 2 judges square off for appellate court

The Toledo Blade is reporting this week on a race that should be on the radar of every pro-gun voter in Ohio's 6th Appellate District. (Not sure what pro-gun candidates will be appearing on your ballot next Tuesday? Click here to get your personalized slate card of pro-gun candidates!)

Lucas County Common Pleas Judge Thomas Osowik is running against Buckeye Firearms Association endorsee and Judge Dennis Parish, the man who currently holds the chair. Judge Parish has proven beyond a shadow of a doubt that he deserves the pro-gun vote.

Click on 'Read More' for the full story.