OH-10: Tale of Two Westlakes

This is a good bit from the campaign of challenger Rosemary Palmer (D-Cleveland) today about incumbent/presidential candidate Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-Cleveland). Noting that Kucinich intends to visit Westlake, California tomorrow as part of a west coast presidential campaign trip, Palmer has released a "top ten" list that differentiates Westlake, California from Westlake, Ohio:

#10. Westlake, CA has a population of 8,368. Westlake, OH has 31,760 residents.

#9. Westlake, CA is home to YogaWorks, an eco-friendly spa. Westlake, OH is a short two-mile drive from Bath and Body Works, a scented candle and lotion store.

#8. Westlake, CA is known for its coastal equestrian trails. Westlake, OH has bike and pedestrian trails.

#7. Westlake, CA has a Four Seasons Hotel. Westlake, OH has two seasons - winter and everything else.

#6. Westlake, CA is home to Cuba Gooding Jr. Westlake, OH is home to Kellen Winslow II.

#5. Westlake, OH is served by St. John Westshore Hospital. Westlake, CA is served by The Southern California Oral and Facial Surgery Group.

#4. Westlake, CA features gated communities. Westlake, OH features real working-class neighborhoods.

#3. On September 22, Dennis Kucinich will campaign in Westlake, CA. Rosemary Palmer will campaign in Westlake, OH.

#2. Westlake, CA is represented in Congress by two Congressman. Westlake OH is "represented" by only one.

#1. Westlake, CA has three congressman this weekend. Westlake, OH has none.