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Thursday, September 16, 2010
Sarah Palin’s PAC needs “freedom fighter” from Vandalia to change her occupation
By Cornelius Frolik Staff Writer
VANDALIA — Sarah Palin’s political action committee filed a contribution report that failed to properly list the name and occupation of a donor from Vandalia, according to Salon.com.
In an Aug. 11 letter, the Federal Election Commission said the PAC is required by federal law to identify all people who contribute more than $200 by listing their name, mailing address, occupation and employer’s name.
Some of the entries of contributions from Palin’s PAC contained inadequate information, according to the commission.
One entry, a $211 donation from Vandalia resident Gina Burson, had her occupation listed as “freedom fighter” and her employer as “EveryONE,” according to Salon.
The PAC had until Tuesday to respond to the election commission, otherwise they could face an audit or enforcement action.
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TweetKasich leads Strickland 54-37 percent in Quinnipiac poll
Republican challenger John Kasich leads Democratic Gov. Ted Strickland 54-37 percent among likely voters in a Quinnipiac University Poll released Thursday.
The results include “leaners” - those who are “leaning” toward support of either candidate.
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Much of the lead is due to Kasich’s strong support from independent voters who give the Republican a 55-32 percent edge.
Kasich does better among Republicans - 91-4 percent - than Strickland does among Democrats - 84-8 percent.
Also, voters overwhelming say Kasich would be better than Strickland - 55-32 percent - at rebuilding Ohioans struggling economy, beset by big job losses and continuing high unemployment.
The lead is the largest for Kasich in a number of recent polls, including a Rasmussen Reports survey released Wednesday that found Kasich leading 50-43 among likely voters, including “leaners.”
“There are almost seven weeks until election day, but Gov. Ted Strickland has his work cut out for him,” Peter Brown, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute, said in a press release.
“One reason for the size of Kasich’s lead is that Republicans and anti-Obama independents and Democrats seem more enthusiastic about voting this year.”
Brown said the results can’t be compared to earlier Quinnipiac surveys of registered voters because this one focuses on “likely voters” - those determine likely to vote in the election based on a series of questions.
Brown said that Kasich’s lead reflects the national anti-incumbent mood.
“Ohio, which is the most important swing state in the country come presidential elections, is also a good marker for the off-year balloting,” he said.
“If Kasich were to lead a Republican sweep in Ohio, it would be a good indicator that the Republican landslide many are predicting nationally might come to fruition.”
Other key results:
*A big majority, 85 percent, of likely voters who choose a candidate, say their mind is made up.
*Likely voters disapprove of the job Strickland is doing, 59-34 percent.
*52 percent of likely voters view Strickland unfavorably, compared to 36 percent who view him favorably.
The poll was conducted Thursday, Sept. 9, through Tuesday, Sept. 14 - the date of the first Strickland-Kasich debate - with 730 likely Ohio voters and has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.6 percentage points.
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