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Challenger in Afghanistan’s Run-Off Election Pulls out of Race
NewsDepth: Wednesday, November 4, 2009
The challenger in Afghanistan's run off election has pulled out of the race. Incumbent President Hamid Karzai claimed victory after the first election, but a United Nations-backed group of monitors threw out nearly a third of his votes citing fraud. A second election pitting President Karzai against challenger Abdullah Abdullah was scheduled for November seventh. On Sunday, Mr. Abdullah pulled out of the election, saying he did not believe the second round of balloting would be any fairer than the first. The Obama administration is currently debating a new Afghanistan strategy which could involve sending more U.S. troops.

Issue 6 Overwhelmingly Approved as New Era Begins in Cuyahoga County
Regional News Stories: Wednesday, November 4, 2009
The overwhelming victory of Issue 6 ushers in a new era of government in Cuyahoga County. The reform measure won by a 2-1 margin, surprising even its supporters. ideastream®’s Dan Bobkoff reports.

Mayor Jackson Re-elected in Landslide
Regional News Stories: Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson roundly defeated challenger Bill Patmon, winning 77 percent of the vote to Patmon’s 22 percent.

Analysis of Issue 6 Vote
Regional News Stories: Wednesday, November 4, 2009
66% of Cuyahoga County voters said Tuesday its time for a change in county government and that it should come now, not later, in the form of Issue 6. Meanwhile, 72% of the voters rejected a competing proposal to study county reform a year before acting. Ideastream's David Molpus discusses with Eric Wellman what these stunning developments mean.

Ohio Voters Approve Casino Gambling
Regional News Stories: Wednesday, November 4, 2009
After four previous failed attempts to legalize casino gambling in Ohio, backers of state issue 3 finally won voters over with their proposal to a casino in each of four Ohio cities.

Issue 6 Passes Easily - Big Changes Ahead For Cuyahoga County Government
Regional News Stories: Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Cuyahoga County voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to throw out its current form of government and adopt a new structure; the measure passed 66% to 34%. A competing ballot issue to delay county reform for at least a year was rejected by 72% of the county's voters. ideastream's David Molpus has more.

Post-Election Analysis
The Sound of Ideas: Wednesday, November 4, 2009
On the ballot, you're deciding: Casinos? A livestock oversight board? A County executive or a charter review? Tax levies? Candidates for mayor, council, school board? The results will have far-reaching implications for Ohio and our region. Wednesday morning at 9, join the reporters' roundtable for analysis of the election results.

An Angry Community Mourns Murder Victims
Regional News Stories: Tuesday, November 3, 2009
As the Cuyahoga County Coroner was working to identify the victims of a suspected serial killer, the residents of an eastside neighborhood gathered last night to reflect on the shocking events that have brought international attention to their community. ideastream®'s David C. Barnett has more.

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Resources

Carl & Louis Stokes: From the Projects to Politics
Louis and Carl Stokes rose from the poverty of life in the projects of urban Cleveland to the high-ranking political offices of long term Congressman and Mayor of Cleveland. The exhibit and this website tell the stories of how Carl and Louis Stokes "became somebody" and how they truly became American political heroes.