Panelists: Ann Fisher, Metro Columnist, The Columbus Dispatch; Reginald Fields, Columbus Bureau Chief, The Plain Dealer; Jerry Austin, Democratic Strategist; Michael Miller, Attorney, Former Franklin County Prosecutor. Topics: George Voinovich’s retirement announcement; 2010 Races for Governor and Senate start to take shape; Columbus City Council appointment controversy; Yet another gambling proposal; Mayor Coleman’s union pay freeze request.

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