Author Archives: Mike Bock

His Was The “Fresh, Non-white Face” The Republican Party Wanted — Six Years Later, Peggy Lehner Rejected Him

You’d think that Ohio Senator Peggy Lehner — term-limited — would have endorsed Representative Niraj Antani to replace her in the Ohio Senate (District 06). Both right-wing Republicans, they had worked closely together for six years — he in the … Continue reading

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My Big Viburnum Bush Is Blooming And Spectacular

Wow. Every year this bush amazes me. Every year it gets bigger and more beautiful.  I bought it as a starter plant from Siebenthaler’s, about twenty years ago and planted it in the middle of my backyard. I posted a … Continue reading

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Why Did Every Democrat In The Ohio Assembly Reject The — Clearly Superior — LaRosa Proposal For Ohio’s 2020 Primary?

The primary election plan unanimously agreed to by the Ohio Assembly will dramatically reduce voter participation. Of course, participation will be suppressed at this point, regardless. But the plan approved by the Assembly advances the worst solution to a difficult … Continue reading

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