Interestingly, Husted, during his tenure as Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives, had supported the expansion of early voting after shepherding a similar initiative into law.

Whether that move is a calculated face saving push back or a serious or pointless endeavor to overturn the judge’s ruling is obviously an open question. But for now, it appears Democrats prevailed and Ohio voters are big winners.

Eyeing the growing clout of Latino voters, Obama used his executive powers to prevent certain immigrants from being deported and making them eligible for work permits

In convention floor interviews, delegates said Obama had made a clear difference in their lives over four years.

Women will lead us to victory – for strong Democratic majorities in Congress and to re-elect Vice-President Joe Biden and President Barack Obama.