Panelists: Bill Cohen, Statehouse Reporter, Ohio Public Radio; Julie Carr Smyth, Statehouse Reporter, The Associated Press; Sam Gresham, Common Cause Ohio; Michael Miller, Attorney, Former Franklin County Prosecutor. Topics: John Kasich for Governor; Ohio's worsening budget crisis; Gov. Strickland steps up education reform campaign; Analyis of tax levy wins and losses.

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