Interview with Frederic J. Cowan, August 18th, 2006

Accession Number:
2006OH150 Leg 140
Interviewee: 
Frederic J. Cowan
Interviewer: 
Christy Bohl
Interview Date: 
Friday, August 18th, 2006
Summary: 

Cowan (House 1982-1987, 32nd district; Democrat) delves into his campaigns for state attorney general, lieutenant governor, county judge executive, U.S. Senate, and circuit judge. He discusses issues he faced as attorney general, including election fraud, campaign finance, juvenile death penalty, child support and child sex abuse. Cowan also covers his political philosophy, the role of the press, his sometimes contentious relationship with Governor Wilkinson, campaigning for presidential candidates, and returning to law practice. Part 2 of 2.

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Keywords:

  • campaigning
  • Axelrod, David
  • gubernatorial succession
  • role of the media
  • Wilkinson, Martha
  • campaign finance reform
  • Lieutenant Governor candidacy
  • U.S. Senator candidacy
  • voter fraud
  • Circuit Judge candidacy
  • Fred Cowan
  • Child Support Enforcement Commission
  • State Attorney General candidacy
  • County Judge Executive candidacy
Format: 
Digital Audio
Interview Restricted: 
No Restrictions

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