Political spotlight on Ohio in nationally televised CNN Democratic Town Hall

Excitement for tomorrow’s Ohio primary election is building as the nation turns its eyes to Ohio–and Columbus.

Yesterday Bernie Sanders, Hillary Clinton and Ted Cruz all hosted rallies in Columbus, and the Democratic candidates participated in a nationally televised Town Hall Forum on CNN, where Clinton and Sanders had the chance to answer questions and expound on their campaign positions.

The messages from both Democratic candidates were similar, with Sanders calling for an end to income inequality, institutionalized racism, and for free healthcare and tuition at state colleges, while Clinton echoed the same sentiments in shades of gray.

Moderators pressured candidates to focus on Republican frontrunner Donald Trump, with Sanders condemning violence at his rallies, and Clinton saying that his campaign promises will backfire.

Though Clinton has a substantial lead on Sanders in the polls, the final outcome of the election is up in the air after Sanders’ surprising upset against Clinton in Michigan on March 8. The Senator from Vermont will be looking for another upset in the Buckeye State.

On the Republican side, Ohio Governor John Kasich and business mogul Donald Trump are currently running neck-and-neck.

It’s generally understood that Ohio is a crucial swing state, and whoever wins the heartland has a very good chance of snagging the presidential nomination.

Whichever side of the aisle you stand on, get out and vote tomorrow! November’s general election will be the race of a lifetime, so you’ll definitely want your voice to be heard.

3/10/16: Sanders, Clinton to attend OSU town hall forum hosted by CNN

It was announced a few weeks ago that the Democratic presidential candidates will be in Columbus just before the Ohio primary election on March 13 for the Ohio Democratic Party Legacy Dinner, and cable news networks are capitalizing on their presence.

CNN and TV One invited Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to a town hall forum to be hosted at Ohio State University in Mershon Auditorium.

The forum would net the candidates some serious exposure preceding the March 15 Ohio primary election–a crucial contest for anyone who wants the presidential nomination.

According to CNN, both candidates said they would speak at the town hall, which will be hosted by Jake Tapper and Roland Martin.

The moderators will be asking questions and taking questions from Ohio voters, though it’s unclear whether the questions will be as contentious as the ones asked at Wednesday’s debate televised on Univision.

Ohio State University spokesman Chris Davey said ticket information would be available soon.

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