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About Our National Political Reporter
Samantha Hayes is a national correspondent for CNN Newsource based in Washington, D.C. and will cover the Presidential campaign exclusively for WCPO-TV. You'll see Samantha's updates weekdays on 9 News at 5, 5:30 and 6 p.m.

Hayes was an anchor and reporter at KSL-TV in Salt Lake City and covered many stories of national interest including the return of Elizabeth Smart and the 2006 Winter Olympics from Torino, Italy.

Hayes graduated with honors from the Grady College of Journalism at the University of Georgia with a bachelor's degree in broadcast news.

New Ohio Poll Shows McCain/Obama In Dead Heat
The poll released Sunday shows 48 percent of Ohio voters favor McCain, while 46 percent favor Obama.
Alaska Panel Finds Palin Abused Power In Firing
Report by bipartisan panel finds Palin in violation of state ethics law that prohibits public officials from using their office for personal gain. Video Video
Visiting Congressman Knocks Schmidt On Economy
Murtha took on Republicans in Congress, like Schmidt, saying they were slow to support the "rescue" or "bailout" plan to help the ailing economy, until a second vote was held. Video Video
Watchdog Seeks Probe Of 2 Political Groups' TV Ads
Campaign finance watchdog group files complaint with federal regulators against two groups - one pro-Republican and the other pro-Democrat - alleging they violated the law by airing political ads during the presidential contest.
Judge Orders State To Preserve Palin's E-mails
A judge has ordered the state of Alaska to preserve any government-related e-mails that Gov. Sarah Palin sent from private accounts.
Ohio Sheriff Drops Request For Voter Information
Democrats had called the request a blatant attempt at voter intimidation. Greene County has five colleges and universities, including two historically black colleges.
Obama Makes Surprise Stop At Georgetown Restaurant
Democratic Presidential Candidate Barack Obama made a surprise stop at a restaurant in Georgetown Friday. Video Video
Congressman Murtha Campaigns For Victoria Wulsin
Murtha and Youngstown Congressman Tim Ryan joined Wulsin at a visit to the Veterans Administration outpatient clinic in Union Township.
Secretary Of State Must Verify New Voters
The order stemmed from an early voting lawsuit filed by Ohio's Republican party. Video Video
Fundraiser Breakfast For Palin In Indian Hill
The Republican vice presidential candidate held a rally on Thursday and stopped by Indian Hill for a fundraiser. Video Video
Palin Pre-empts State Report, Clears Self In Probe
Lawmakers are expected to release their own findings Friday.
Ohio Investment Funds Take Hit
The five pension funds hold a combined $170 billion.
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