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The Independent
21-05-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
JD Vance didn't vote for his half-brother in Cincinnati's mayoral primary despite posting endorsement
Vice President JD Vance didn't vote for his half-brother in the Cincinnati Ohio, non-partisan mayoral primary on May 6 despite posting an endorsement of him ahead of the vote. Vance, a former Ohio senator, advocated for Cory Bowman just hours before polls closed. Bowman received 2,926 votes, but Vance wasn't one of them, according to the voter list collated by the Hamilton County Board of Elections, which revealed Vance didn't cast a ballot in the race, the Cincinnati Enquirer reported. Records from the Elections Board reveal whether a voter cast a ballot and if they voted for a Democrat or a Republican, but it doesn't show which candidate they backed. Vance has a residence and is registered to vote in the East Walnut Hill neighborhood of the city. The Enquirer asked Bowman why Vance didn't vote for him. "I don't have any information or comment on that," Bowman said. Bowman, who shares a father with Vance, came in second out of three candidates in the primary, meaning that he will have a place in the general election. However, he came far behind Democratic Mayor Aftab Pureval, receiving 13 percent of the vote to Pureval's 83 percent. Pureval and Bowman will face off on November 4. Bowman, a Republican from the College Hill neighborhood of the city, is set to face a difficult struggle in a city where President Donald Trump and Vance lost by a three-to-one margin in last year's presidential election. Then-Vice President Kamala Harris received 76 percent of the city's vote to Trump's 24 percent. Similarly, all of Cincinnati City Council's current members are Democrats. 'I'm deeply grateful to every Cincinnati voter who cast a ballot to advance us to the general election,' Bowman said on X after the vote. 'The greatest gift local government can offer its residents is a choice. That's exactly what voters will have this November. There's much work ahead, and we're ready to show our great city that we're the best candidate for the job.' 'My family and I are overwhelmed by the encouragement and support we've received over recent weeks, and we're excited for all that will be accomplished in the months ahead,' he added. Cincinnati is a strongly Democratic city, and Republicans haven't put forward a candidate since future congressman Brad Wenstrup lost to Mark Mallory in 2009. Bowman serves as a pastor at the River Church in the West End neighborhood, and he also runs the King's Arms Coffee Shop in College Hill. He has previously said he was inspired to run for office after attending the inauguration of Trump and Vance in January. 'As I was flying back here from the inauguration, it occurred to me that I could do something to serve the community,' he said previously. It has been reported that Vance spent time on the Bowman farm in Preble County in his youth, and the younger half-brother, Bowman, who is 36 while Vance is 40, has described their relationship as a 'friendly sibling rivalry.'
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ranking the Cincinnati Bengals' all-time greatest schedule release videos (2019-2024)
It's the Super Bowl of subtle jabs and viral memes: NFL schedules release Wednesday. In what has become a league-wide tradition to reveal the 17-game slate, the Cincinnati Bengals will likely premiere their 2025 schedule release video via social media Wednesday night. Advertisement To all NFL social media staff out there, we see you and we respect you. With that being said, we ranked the Bengals' schedule release videos from the past six seasons (2019-2024), with No. 1 being the best video. Here's where the Bengals' schedule releases stand. (We will update this ranking later once the 2025 video drops). No. 1: Pee-wee football-themed release, 2024 Coming in at No. 1 is the Bengals' 2024 schedule release video, which featured a cast of pee-wee football players in an intense game against numerous Bengals mascots. Plenty of kid-friendly special effects made their way into the mascot football game, including a tackle made with an electric guitar and a couple of plays cut short thanks to the use of a magic portal and a lasso. Throughout the video, NFL fans might've spotted a couple semi-subtle jabs at opposing teams (did you see the Kermit the Frog cameo right ahead of the baby Bengals' Week 2 standoff against the Chiefs?). No. 2: Technology-centered video (ft. Mayor Aftab Pureval), 2023 The Bengals' media team used the world wide web angle to its advantage for the 2023 schedule release, with the help of Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval. Advertisement Pureval took jabs at the Kansas City Chiefs ahead of their 2023 AFC championship game against the Bengals. In a video posted to social media, Pureval referred to Arrowhead Stadium as "Burrhowhead Stadium." After the Chiefs won, tight end and former UC player Travis Kelce responded by called the mayor a "jabroni." In the release video, a notification popped up, alerting that Pureval had tweeted. The video went on to, of course, have the mayor announce when the Bengals would face the Chiefs, noting that he had "nothing else to add." Bengals' offensive tackle, Orlando Brown Jr., who played for the Chiefs during the 2023 AFC championship matchup, recorded Pureval and said, "I think that was better than the last time." The video also featured multiple other cameos, include appearances from comedian Gary Owen, TV host Kay Adams and former Bengals wide receivers A.J. Green and Trenton Irwin. No. 3: Leaning into Burrow's cigar-smoking image, 2020 In a now-deleted tweet, the Bengals revealed their 2020 schedule by kicking things off with a "Rick Roll like it's 2011 again," CBS Sports previously reported. Advertisement The team leaned hard on the image of its No. 1 overall pick, quarterback Joe Burrow, by centering the video around the iconic image of the QB smoking a cigar after winning the 2020 College Football Playoff National Championship with LSU and current teammate Ja'Marr Chase. According to CBS Sports, the schedule was revealed "through individual cigars getting labeled with the corresponding opponents of each week, including one that just says, 'Bye.'" No. 4: 'The Legends Pack,' 2021 The Bengals used their legendary players and game moments to announce their 2021 schedule with a playful spin on football cards: "The Legends Pack." The 1980s-style video started with a static TV screen turning on. Each week was accompanied by a prominent former Bengals player and their legendary in-game moment. Advertisement Wide receiver Chad Johnson kicked off the video, followed by Jim Breech, Tim Krumrie, Willie Anderson, Bob Trumpy, Isaac Curtis, Boomer Esiason, David Fulcher, Lemar Parrish, Ken Riley, James Brooks, Ken Anderson, Reggie Williams, Corey Dillon, Dave Lapham and, lastly, Cris Collinsworth. No. 5: Who Dey zooms on a scooter, 2019 Who doesn't love a good mascot video? For the Bengals' 2019 schedule debut, the team had its favorite Bengal, Who Dey, "zoom" through downtown Cincinnati, the Bengals' stadium and the team's weight room on a Razor scooter to announce the schedule. The video was simple, but it got the job done. No. 6: Relying on Photoshop and bad animation, 2022 In another now-deleted post, the Bengals combined over 100 stock photos and bad animation to reveal their 2022 schedule, which the team dubbed "the biggest Bengals season ever." Advertisement "What happens when you combine 100+ stock photos, bad animation, and the biggest Bengals season ever?The 2022 Schedule Release!" the Bengals wrote in the deleted post. The Bengals' 2022 schedule release was among CBS Sports' "six best social media reveals" for its creative use of Photoshop. Enquirer reporter Grace Tucker contributed to this story. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Ranking the Bengals' all-time greatest schedule release videos
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Yahoo
Cincinnati expands youth events in effort to engage teens and reduce violence
Free skating on the riverfront, open pools and weekly late night recreation center events are all happening for Cincinnati teens this summer. Cincinnati officials announced during a May 14 press conference that events and services would be expanded for youth this summer in an effort to curb crime and violence. Police Chief Teresa Theetge said youth crime is down this year in part due to ongoing efforts of police, the Cincinnati Recreation Commission and other departments that engage with teens. Mayor Aftab Pureval said this summer, efforts are a continuation of that success. From Jan. 1 to May 14, shootings were down over 30% compared to the same period last year. Theetge said the city has seen fewer shooting so far this year than any year dating back to at least 2010. She said the number of car thefts and thefts from cars involving juveniles is also down. More: Dodging youth violence? Late night rec center events draw in hundreds of teens The popular Rec @ Nite program last summer kept two recreation centers in Avondale and West End open late on Saturday nights with extra events like club nights and parties. The center also hosted barbers, video game stations, food trucks and other activities. Last summer, the bigger events rotated between the two centers each week. But this year, both the Lincoln and Hirsch recreation centers will have large events every Saturday for 10 weeks. After Rec @ Nite served 3,000 kids last year, it received the Ohio Parks and Recreation Governor's Award. While the city is still measuring the programs influence on youth violence, ancedotally, police have said the events did have a significant impact. The Cincinnati Parks Department's Sawyer Point Riverfront skating rink has hosted events periodically, but this summer, there will be free skating every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The Cincinnati Parks Foundation is even providing free skates. Skate Downtown Cincy is among the community groups helping drive this effort. Cincinnati Recreation Commission Director Daniel Betts said that city's 23 pools and nine spraygrounds will all be open this summer. Camp CRC has also expanded to 19 different sites offering youth programming geared at STEM, STEAM and other activities. Iris Roley, a longtime activist who is now the city's Collaborative Agreement sustainability coordinator, said now more than ever, city leaders are using good problem-solving skills to improve the lives of Cincinnatians. However, she leveled a challenge to all the city's community organizations - from churches and fraternities to coaches and community councils - to help with these efforts. "Our children deserve it," Roley said. "Let's assist." All of the city's Summer in Cincy programs can be found at online at This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Cincinnati aims to curb crime with open pools, events this summer
The Independent
07-05-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
JD Vance's brother advances to Cincinnati mayoral general election despite winning just 13% of the primary vote
Cory Bowman, Vice President JD Vance 's half-brother, has advanced to November's general election in the Cincinnati, Ohio, mayoral race, despite picking up just 13 percent of the vote in Tuesday's non-partisan primary. Bowman, 36, running as a Republican, finished second in the three-way contest, a long way behind Democratic incumbent Aftab Pureval, 42, who scored 82.5 percent of the vote, but ahead of fellow Republican Brian Frank, 66, who picked up just 4.6 percent. The result means that Frank is eliminated, setting up a two-horse race between Pureval and Bowman on November 4. Cincinnati is a heavily Democrat-leaning city, so much so that Republicans have not fielded a candidate in its mayoral elections since future congressman Brad Wenstrup lost to incumbent Mark Mallory in 2009. That sentiment was reflected in last year's presidential race, when Kamala Harris picked up 76 percent of the vote to Donald Trump 's 24 percent, an outcome at odds with the national picture. All nine of Cincinnati City Council's current members are likewise Democrats. Bowman, however, believes he can buck the trend and offer something different 'because people deserve a choice.' A pastor at the evangelical River Church in the city's West End, Bowman also owns the Kings Arms Coffee Shop in its College Hill neighborhood. He has never previously held public office but has said he was inspired by attending Trump and Vance's inauguration ceremony at the U.S. Capitol in January. 'As I was flying back here from the inauguration, it occurred to me that I could do something to serve the community,' he has said. Bowman shares a father with Vance, although they have different mothers. The future VP reportedly spent time on the Bowman farm in Preble County during his youth, and the younger brother describes their relationship as a 'friendly sibling rivalry.' Vance himself has not campaigned on his relative's behalf but did send a message of support on X this week, describing Bowman as 'a good guy with a heart for serving his community... Get out there and vote for him.' Reacting to his showing in Tuesday's primary, Bowman said: 'What I will say is that it looks like [Pureval] had a good head start, but we're kind of catching up a little bit... So once I see the numbers there, I'll know what our mission, our focus needs to be going into November.' Pureval responded to his commanding win by thanking his supporters and saying the city remains 'on the right path.' 'Based on the early returns, I'm incredibly grateful for the citizens of Cincinnati giving us an opportunity,' he said. 'Hopefully, it makes a positive statement. I'm not sure I can read anything into it other than the people think the city is on the right path.' However, he also warned against complacency among citizens, noting the worrying low turnout, which saw just 10 percent of eligible voters turn up to cast their ballots. 'Given the chaos and uncertainty from the federal government, now is the time for voters to be engaged and exercising their voice,' the mayor said. 'That is also on me. I've got to do a better job of making government relevant to people and making sure they see themselves in their local government.'
CNN
07-05-2025
- Politics
- CNN
Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval to face Cory Bowman, JD Vance's half brother, this fall
Cincinnati, Ohio AP — Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval will face Cory Bowman, the half brother of Vice President JD Vance, this fall after the pair were the top two vote-getters in Tuesday's primary. Pureval placed a dominant first in the nonpartisan three-way contest, in which third-place finisher Republican Brian Frank was eliminated. Under the rules of the southwest Ohio city's nonpartisan primaries, only the top two primary finishers advance to the November general election. With nearly all votes counted, Pureval led Bowman by about 70 percentage points Tuesday night, highlighting the uphill fight that Bowman will face in November. If Bowman pulls an upset in this predominantly Democratic city, he would be the latest family member of a president or vice president to serve in office. That includes the brother of Mike Pence, President Donald Trump's first vice president, elected to Congress during their previous administration. In a statement, Pureval said the city deserves a 'substantive and healthy debate of ideas about the future of our city' headed into the fall. 'There is work ahead of us in Cincinnati, but I am incredibly proud of what we've accomplished over the past few years,' he said. 'We have made meaningful, tangible progress for folks across our community, and this is a moment to keep building on the momentum we've worked so hard to create.' Bowman did not have an immediate comment. He has said he wants to improve his city, not get involved in national politics. Pureval, 42, is viewed as a Democratic up-and-comer. A former special assistant U.S. attorney, congressional candidate and Hamilton County clerk of courts. He won the 2021 mayor's race with nearly 66% of the vote to lead Ohio's third-largest city. Bowman, 36, co-founded an evangelical church on the city's West End and owns a coffee shop. He has never held public office but says his half brother's inauguration inspired him to enter politics. Vance didn't take an active role in the campaign, but he posted a message of support for Bowman on Tuesday. 'He's a good guy with a heart for serving his community,' the vice president wrote on X. 'Get out there and vote for him!' Bowman thanked Vance in reply: 'Love you brother!'
