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Media contacts: Kim Schuette: 614.297.2314 or kschuette@ohiohistory.org
For Immediate Release
Panel Discussion Explores Ohio's Pivotal Role in National Politics
Ohio Historical Society To Host "As Ohio Goes …Our Role in the 2008 Election" Sept. 18
The old saying, "As Ohio goes, so goes the nation," will once again be tested in this year's November election. The last two presidential races were very close and Ohio is expected once again to be a critical battleground state, as it has throughout history.
The Ohio Historical Society is hosting a political panel discussion as part of its Community Conversations series at 7 p.m., Sept. 18 to discuss the 2008 elections in Ohio and the importance of the Buckeye State in past elections. "As Ohio Goes…Our Role in the 2008 Election" will be held at the Ohio Historical Center, located at I-71 and 17th Avenue in Columbus.
Panelists for the event include: Mark Weaver, a Republican political strategist; Greg Haas, a Democratic political consultant; Pamela Hashem, a Republican fund-raising consultant; and Derrick Clay, a Democratic political consultant. The panel discussion will be moderated by Mike Curtin, associate publisher emeritus for The Columbus Dispatch.
"Most Ohioans experience the political races, especially the presidential race, these days through sound bites and partisan rancor," said Todd Kleismit, the Ohio Historical Society's director of government relations. "We think this panel discussion will be a great opportunity to discuss some of the inner workings of campaign strategy and an exploration of Ohio's electoral importance. It should be interesting and a lot of fun."
Community Conversations offer visitors the opportunity to gather together for open and informal discussions. By providing opportunities for shared dialogue and reflection, the Ohio Historical Society hopes to foster a better understanding of the past and how historical events, topics and issues impact our life today.
The event is sponsored by Buckeye Council for History Education and the Ashbrook Center for Public Affairs at Ashland University. The event is free with cost of admission to the Ohio Historical Center. Entry fees are $8 for adults, $7 for seniors, $4 for students and free for OHS members and children 5 years of age and under. Parking is $4 for the general public and free to Ohio Historical Society members.
The Ohio Historical Society is a nonprofit organization that serves as the state's partner in preserving and interpreting Ohio's history, natural history and archaeology. For more information about programs and events, visit www.ohiohistory.org or call 614.297.2300/ 800.686.6124.
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