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Article: Richard Cordray campaigning for change

"The common element in the two offices is that right now we need someone in the Attorney General's office who understands the economic challenges families are facing in Ohio and who will stand up for them," Cordray said. "A lot of issues I have been working on as treasurer are similar."

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Zanesville Times-Recorder: Pick Cordray for attorney general

Cordray has an untainted record of public service, which includes the state's first Solicitor General, senior adviser to the attorney general. He received special appointments under President Clinton and President Bush to represent federal offices, argued six cases before the U.S. Supreme Court and was a law professor for nearly 15 years.

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Lancaster Gazette: Cordray's experience is right fit for AG office

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The Eagle-Gazetterecommends that Cordray, now the state's treasurer, get your vote.

The former Franklin County treasurer's biggest edge is his experience in state government. Cordray was elected treasurer in 2006 at a time when scandals plagued the Republican-controlled state government. His tenure there has shown him to be fiscally responsible.

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Toledo Blade: Cordray for Attorney General

Because he will restore confidence in the attorney general's office, has a wealth of legal and political experience to draw on, and has a track record of working with local communities that will translate easily to the attorney general's role as a partner with local law enforcement, The Blade recommends Richard Cordray for Attorney General.

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Newark Advocate: Cordray is good choice for attorney general

The former Franklin County treasurer's biggest edge is his experience in state government. Cordray was elected treasurer in 2006 at a time when scandals plagued the Republican-controlled state government. His tenure there has shown him to be fiscally responsible and his record on ethics is excellent, areas where Dann fell short.

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Article: Dems meet with voters

Richard Cordray, currently state treasurer, said it always has been his approach to work with local officials, and that will not change if he is elected attorney general. "We can get more done when we work together," he said.

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Endorsement: Veterans and Military Families for Progress

Non-Partisan, non-profit Veterans and Military Families for Progress endorse Richard Cordray for Ohio's next Attorney General.

Columbus, Ohio -- Veterans and Military Families for Progress, Ohio Chapter (www.vmfp.org) proudly and enthusiastically announce the endorsement of Richard Cordray for Ohio's next Attorney General in the upcoming November 2008 election.

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Cincinnati City Beat: Ohio Attorney General - Richard Cordray

Cordray already has made a name for himself as Treasurer, returning more than $1.3 million owed to the taxpayers, restoring an interest rate reduction program for small businesses and proposing a Veterans Bonus for Ohio troops. We hope he'll accomplish as much in two years as Attorney General ... and perhaps beyond

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Audio: WMUB/Dayton Daily News Election Forum

Go here to listen to to the Attorney General election forum, recorded on October 21st.

Bucyrus Telegraph Forum: Cordray our pick over Crites

The simple fact is that Attorney General is a spot that better suits Cordray's talents. A graduate of the University of Chicago Law School, Cordray has worked in the AG's office as a senior advisor, served as a clerk for the U.S. Supreme Court and has tried cases at all levels, including before the U.S. Supreme Court.

In two decades of private practice, Cordray proved he would stand up for social justice and civil rights, fighting against the Ku Klux Klan and for the state's ethnic intimidation laws. Cordray also has experience as a state lawmaker.

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Cincinnati Enquirer: Cordray for attorney general

At 49, Cordray is a decade younger than Crites, but his resume and breadth of experience are impressive as well. He served in the AG's office, was a state lawmaker and the state's first solicitor general, also taught law at OSU, and was elected as a county and now state treasurer. He has argued cases before U.S. Supreme Court. As treasurer, he's managed state investments well and crafted financial outreach programs, particularly helpful in the foreclosure crisis.

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