If you check any conservative Facebook page there will be inevitably a comment that states, “Unions at one time had a place in American society, but currently all they do is drive up the price of things and force jobs to go overseas.” Such a statement is complete BS. What has forced jobs to go […]
READ MORELast weekend the Southern Poverty Law Center ran an ad in the Washington Post during the Christian Right’s “Value Voters” summit. The “Values Voters” summit is a shameful event that highlights just how warped human minds can get. It’s put on by the Family Research Council (FRC) and the American Family Association (AFA). For example, […]
READ MOREI wanted to highlight the following, because I don’t think it got the attention it deserved. It’s from an Edward Taylor and it first appeared in our Forum Section. It’s in regards to Mary Taylor lying about possible increases in the cost of health care – – Another Republican having to lie to promote their […]
READ MOREJohn Kasich, the Republican candidate for governor of Ohio, serves on Invacare Corporation’s board of directors and owns 45,000 shares of stock in the Elyria-based medical products manufacturer. Kasich’s company — which has made him rich — loves the state. And while Kasich is campaigning on a theme that Ohio’s tax climate is miserable for […]
READ MOREWith 11th District Senator Teresa Fedor term-limited, Democrats in the Toledo area are now gearing up for a primary battle to fill her slot. Glass City Jungle reported last week that Edna Brown would likely be vying for the slot, and today, Toledo Councilman Joe McNamara entered with both feet. From the release : “I’m running because […]
READ MOREOhio Republican Congressman Jim Jordan is still on a mission to deny same-sex couples the right to marry in the District of Columbia. Jordan joins Rep. Jason Chaffetz of Utah as the only co-sponsor of a bill that would prohibit DC from allowing the marriages unless passed as a referendum or initiative. The move seeks […]
READ MORECrossposted by OhioDaily’s Bill Sloat at The Daily Bellwether John Kasich acquired 10 acres of land in one of Ohio’s fastest growing counties in April 1996 for less than courthouse property tax records show the land was worth. Delaware County appraised the property at an average of $17,250 per acre, but after Kasich bought it the […]
READ MOREThe housing crisis is hurting one of our own. Northeast Ohioans impacted by deflated property values, foreclosures, and a collapsing real estate market can certainly share the anxiety and frustration that Congressman Steve LaTourette and his wife Jennifer share today. According to The Plain Dealer, their plain, old, former home in Alexandria, Virginia is just sitting […]
READ MOREAlong with the departure of Campaign Manager Geri Prado, sources tell us there has been at least one addition to the finance staff, possibly coming along from Connecticut with new Campaign Manager, Jay Howser. There may be other changes over the next few days, but nothing significant at this point – and the campaign would […]
READ MOREThe Fisher campaign now confirming what we reported last night – Geri Prado is no longer with the campaign is being replaced by veteran operative Jay Howser. Columbus – Today the the Fisher for Ohio campaign is announcing a new campaign manager, Jay Howser. Jay is one of the most experienced Democratic campaign managers in the country, […]
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