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Democrats Rush to Ohio for Fundraising Opportunities

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Democratic presidential hopefuls, including Hillary Clinton, John Kerry, and former Vice Presidential nominee John Edwards, are flocking to Ohio for fundraising opportunities, driven by the state's historic swing status and recent Republican scandals. Analysts believe that Ohio's vote could be crucial in the 2008 presidential election, with 20 electoral votes up for grabs. The influx of national Democrats is expected to boost the state's Democratic candidates and help them build key alliances.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Ohio Democratic Party has scheduled multiple fundraising events for May, with Hillary Clinton, John Kerry, and John Edwards expected to attend.
  • The events will feature ticket prices ranging from $100 to $1,000, with proceeds going to support Ohio Democratic candidates.
  • Eight Democrats with presidential aspirations are scheduled to visit Ohio, including Mark Warner, Tom Vilsack, and Joe Biden.
  • The influx of national Democrats is seen as an opportunity to build key alliances and create a strong network of supporters in the state.
  • Democrats believe that Ohio's vote could be crucial in the 2008 presidential election, with 20 electoral votes up for grabs.
  • Political consultant Jim Ruvolo views John Kerry's fundraising trip as a sign of the Massachusetts senator's intention to run for president in 2008.
  • Hillary Clinton's fund-raiser for gubernatorial candidate Ted Strickland is seen as a chance to boost both Strickland's political future and Clinton's presidential prospects.

Statistics:

  • Ohio has 20 electoral votes, making it a crucial swing state in the 2008 presidential election.
  • The Democratic Party has scheduled multiple fundraising events for May, with estimated ticket prices ranging from $100 to $1,000.
  • Eight Democrats with presidential aspirations are scheduled to visit Ohio in the coming months.
  • Democrats believe that Ohio's vote could be crucial in the 2008 presidential election.

Sources:

  • The Blade, Toledo, Ohio: "Democrats rush to Ohio for fund-raising opportunities" by Jim Tankersley, March 25, 2006
  • The Rothenberg Political Report, Washington: "Clinton's Ohio fund-raiser to benefit Strickland and her own presidential prospects" by Stuart Rothenberg, March 25, 2006
  • Ohio Democratic Party, Columbus: "Fundraising Events Schedule" (no date specified)

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