Kasich’s Three Lobbyist Helpmates
The Columbus Dispatch took some time out today from Big Pimpin' Yosemite John's running of the state to shed some light on just who is on John Kasich's famous bus. A right-wing lobbyist, Republican hack and a former staffer are the lobbying triumvirate getting rowdy on the bus. It's nice to see at least one of Kasich's staffers/former staffers making big in the private sector. You'll remember that the governor said he had to pay his senior staff much more than former Gov. Ted Strickland … Read More
Ohio Sunday Papers – May 15, 2011
Op-Ed, Ted Diadum: The squeeze on news access - The Plain Dealer Op-Ed, Thomas Suddes: Is there a suburban school tax rumble in the offing? - The Plain Dealer Op-Ed, William Hershey: GOP Speaker must walk a tightrope on 'heartbeat bill' - Dayton Daily News Editorial: Gusher of vouchers - Akron Beacon-Journal Editorial: Millions in incentives - Akron Beacon-Journal Editorial: A rock and a hard place on Medicare - The Columbus Dispatch Editorial: Kasich can restore some common sense by … Read More
Daily Graphic: Rich Get Richer, Rest of Us … Not So Much
Every now and then -- like every day in an America -- it's good to be reminded how the "system" -- free market or otherwise -- is working for most us. Thanks to Mother Jones for the art. … Read More
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Full Text: President Barack Obama State of the Union Address – January 24, 2012
Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, members of Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow Americans: Last month, I went to Andrews Air Force Base and welcomed home some of our last troops to serve in Iraq. Together, we offered a final, proud salute … [Read More...]
Daily Graphic: Rich Get Richer, Rest of Us … Not So Much
Every now and then -- like every day in an America -- it's good to be reminded how the "system" -- free market or otherwise -- is working for most us. Thanks to Mother Jones for the art. … [Read More...]
Transcript – Rick Santorum – Iowa Caucus ‘Victory’ Speech – January 3, 2012
(Source: CNN) RICK SANTORUM (R), PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE: As all of you know, I do not speak from notes but there are a couple things I want to say that are a little more emotional. So, I'm going to read them as I wrote them. C.S. Lewis said, "A … [Read More...]
Newt Gingrich – Iowa Concession Speech – January 3, 2012
(Source: CNN) LINDA UPMEYER, CHAIRWOMAN FOR GINGRICH'S IOWA CAMPAIGN: Would you like an introduction? NEWT GINGRICH (R), PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE: Sure. UPMEYER: Good evening. We all know that the 2012 election is about jobs and the economy. … [Read More...]
