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Comments like these reflect the reality that political enthusiasm like an inexpensive country wine does not travel. Greg Schultz, the Ohio director for Organizing for America, the Democratic Party's offshoot from the 2008 Obama campaign, says, "Ohio is such a complicated state in which to campaign, it's so regionalized." This problem is not a reflection of any distaste for Obama or – more important Michelle Obama – among the strands of the Democratic mosaic. "If Michelle Obama comes to Cincinnati and makes a plea about how her husband has been treated, every woman in this city and every woman in the black community would kill themselves with enthusiasm," was the hyperbolic prediction of Alicia Reece, an African-American Democratic state representative from central Cincinnati.Bischoff/DDN: Kasich’s Private Sector “Experience” a Sham by Joseph on September 12, 2010 "What he conveniently forgets to mention here is that, before he “decided to remain in Westerville” to spend more time with his family, HE RAN FOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. A “challenge and experience” that would have specifically required him to move his family to Washington had he won. Which pretty much makes this part of the bio a complete and total lie. The reason is obvious: no one wants to talk about their failures – which is exactly what his presidential campaign turned out to be." "With funding from a number of high-profile conservative business owners in Ohio along with the extra money left over from his failed presidential campaign, John Kasich was able to assemble millions in funding for his New Century groups which kept his core political team salaried and ready to go once the political tides turned favorable." "Among those who contributing to the tax-exempt groups were John McConnell of Worthington Industries, Mal Mixon and Joseph Richey of Invacare, and Jay Schottenstein of Schottenstein Stores Corp. The four men and their spouses gave a combined $116,667 to the groups, according to OpenSecrets.org, which tracks political contributions." "Kasich serves on the corporate board of directors of both Worthington Industries, a steel processing company based in suburban Columbus; and Invacare, a maker of medical equipment based in Elyria. Schottenstein Property Group also hired Kasich, paying him $61,538 a year in 2008 and an undisclosed amount in 2009. "..... Bischoff/DDN: Kasich’s Private Sector “Experience” a Sham Kasich hopes revealing pay quiets critics By Dennis J. Willard Beacon Journal Columbus Bureau Apr 03, 2010 "COLUMBUS: In his final year on the job as managing director for Lehman Brothers, Republican gubernatorial candidate John Kasich was paid $614,892, which included a base salary of $182,692 and more than twice that amount in a bonus, $432,200. Part of his salary included about six weeks with Barclay Capital, the company that purchased a portion of Lehman Brothers after the infamous global financial services company filed for bankruptcy on Sept. 15, 2008. His tax returns also reveal that Lehman Brothers and Barclays were not his sole source of income in 2008. He was paid $265,000 as a Fox News commentator, $165,719 in speaking fees and $61,538 as an associate at the Schottenstein Property Group. Kasich earned $45,426 as a lecturer and presidential fellow for Ohio State University and $77,273 to sit on the board of directors for two companies: Invacare and Worthington Industries. According to his financial disclosure statement, Kasich continues to work for Schottenstein and Fox News, and earns money as a lecturer and author and on investments. The gifts he listed show Kasich has endeared himself to a diverse group, ranging from the (Bill) O'Reilly Factor show staff to Paul Hewson, whom most of the world knows as U2's lead singer, Bono."...... WHY HAS JOHN KASICH HELP OHIO COMMIT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND LAUNDER MONEY THROUGH HIS NEW CENTURY PROJECT WITH JUDGE JAMES MASON? DOES THE SEC AND IRS KNOW OF HIS INVOLVEMENT IN BANK FRAUD AND TAX FRAUD SCHEMES? Kasich’s backers helped him keep team in place long before his return to politics Kasich’s backers helped him keep team in place long before his return to politics "COLUMBUS — In the years after Republican John Kasich left Congress, roughly $3.57 million flowed into the New Century Project, which was designed to promote Kasich and his conservative ideas even though he was out of office." "Money flowed in from coast to coast for the New Century Project leadership PAC and the New Century Project 527 group. In 2005 Kasich’s team added the New Century Project Issues Forum, a non-profit think tank that Kasich himself helped bankroll with $430,000 from his presidential campaign account money between 2005 and 2009, according to IRS and campaign finance records" Worthington Industries: John R. Kasich "John R. Kasich has served as an associate with Schottenstein Stores Corporation, a retail holding company since November 2008." http://www.newsmakingnews.com/teenscourage12,15,01.htm Click here: http A TEEN'S COURAGE IN THE FACE OF HER FATHER'S ABUSE
October 20 2010 at 1:05 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply9.6% UNEMPLOYMENT! Higher in Ohio! Obama has failed! Gov Strickland has failed! A vote for Sen Strickland is a vote for Obama, Nancy Pelosi, trillions of dollars of corrupt spending and debt, and 9.6% and higher UNEMPLOYMENT! Obama promised to be a moderate pragmatic bipartisan President who would focus on jobs and the economy. He lied! He is the most arrogant extreme left wing President we've ever elected to the White House. He hasn't focused on jobs and the economy at all. Instead he decided not to let a good crisis go to waste and crammed an extreme left wing agenda down our throats while millions were losing their jobs. Hundreds of thousands of them in Ohio! If we are every going to recover we have to end this insanity by firing every Democrat on the ballot in Nov!!!
October 19 2010 at 12:29 AM Report abuse Permalink +1 rate up rate down ReplyWhat happened to the separation of church and state? Black pastors involved in a "get out the (black) vote"? What do you think would happen if the Catholic Church encouraged their members to get out and vote against the pro-choice candidates?
October 19 2010 at 12:00 AM Report abuse Permalink +1 rate up rate down ReplyIt Is Over.
October 18 2010 at 8:36 PM Report abuse Permalink +8 rate up rate down Replywho is paying for all this democratic campaigning? Air Force One, secret service for partisan politics...........spend more money Obama !!!
October 18 2010 at 5:01 PM Report abuse Permalink +14 rate up rate down ReplyThe "magic" is gone because people now recognize Obama for what he really is...
October 18 2010 at 4:17 PM Report abuse Permalink +17 rate up rate down ReplyYes we can? can what? Put America into bankruptcy? Destroy the jobs that we need to pay are bills? Or is Pelosi right when she says getting food stamps create jobs? Is this the hope and change Americans want? Socialism here we come.
October 18 2010 at 4:00 PM Report abuse Permalink +15 rate up rate down ReplyThe Magic has died... He can still stir up smaller crowds but getting them to the polls during a midterm election is another matter. A lot of Obama's new voters of 2008 are now back home living with their parents and unable to find a job. Even Budding Young Liberals get that.
October 18 2010 at 1:07 PM Report abuse Permalink +18 rate up rate down ReplyOh, the "08" magic is so over. Too late to get it back. If Obama wins a second term it will be by some horrible mistake at the polls. While Europe cleans the swamp, so must we. This grand liberal experiment has failed miserably
October 18 2010 at 12:32 PM Report abuse Permalink +20 rate up rate down ReplyObama 2012...later. I've already voted and if you haven't, why not? The "horrible mistake" would be a No Show at the polls in 2010.
October 18 2010 at 1:08 PM Report abuse Permalink +6 rate up rate down Replyobama must really be AFRAID of losing Ohio !!! it's his 11th trip
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