By JT2

July 28, 2010 6:14 AM | Link to this

Yes, Fegey Ohio needs to reward the poorest performing teachers. You know the ones that produce the highest dropout rates.(2.4b)Go back to D.C. Ohio doesn’t want or need you or Brown. How about a private option? Just asking.

By Arnold F. Fege

July 27, 2010 12:00 PM | Link to this

Congratulations Senator Brown. This is not only an important appointment for Ohioians, but for the nation as well. Senator Brown has an outstanding record on health care, the environment and commitment to the unemployed, he has also been an unyielding supporter of public education in his role as member of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. He has just recently introduced the DIPLOMA Act, S 3595, which would serve to provide integrated services that would enhance the academic program,. especially for poor and disadvantaged children. I have the opportunity of watching Senator Brown on a daily basis, and Ohioians should be proud of his record, his intellect, and his courage.

By Roger

July 26, 2010 5:51 PM | Link to this

Enjoy your short time with us Brown. Your hind end will be bouncing with Barack’s next election. Whose pocket are you in?

By Just The Facts

July 26, 2010 11:10 AM | Link to this

to By justn the facts??????????? Yes I do think Obama would still have added ALL that and more to the Deficit. Let’s be clear on one point: Bush was NOT handed a surplus by Clinton. Check your facts. Youare 100% INCORRECT, AND Bush didn’t start the war, the Congress DID!

By M005E

July 24, 2010 10:54 PM | Link to this

Here is all the reason we need to vote this arrogant politician out of office. He isn’t qualified to be dog catcher. http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/politics/senator-brown-says-hell-back-health-care-reform-compromise-496032.html

By ukgirl

July 24, 2010 10:23 AM | Link to this

Way to go Sen. Brown glad to have you working for Ohio! I am thankful for all the bills that have been passed in congress…Lily Ledbetter act, the healthcare reform,Wall Street reform, etc. Compassion is not a word that is in a republican’s vocabulary. There will always be people who work the system,but we can’t stop helping people just because of this. They have to answer for what they do…I only answer for my own mistakes so I don’t worry about other peoples mistakes, It’s called minding my own business:)

By LarryH

July 24, 2010 8:11 AM | Link to this

Brown will likely be as big a disaster there as he is everywhere else. It was probably payoff for his advocacy of Obamacare and destruction of the private sector.

By Wildwood Flower

July 24, 2010 4:01 AM | Link to this

We are fortunate to have someone like Sherrod Brown representing us!

By Kalen09

July 23, 2010 3:24 PM | Link to this

Thanks to Senator Brown, Ohioians are finally getting what they need from a senator. It’s about time somebody in Ohio stand up and do what’s best.

By southernohiodude

July 23, 2010 3:17 PM | Link to this

Brown is the best senator in the nation. He’s outstanding!!. Always looking out for what’s best for the people of the state. I’m proud to have this man as our senator.

By jimmie

July 23, 2010 3:07 PM | Link to this

Brown and is ideology is worse than worthless. We must get him out of there ASAP.

By jimmie

July 23, 2010 3:06 PM | Link to this

Brown and is ideology is worse than worthless. We must get him out of there ASAP.

By Spendthrift

July 23, 2010 11:04 AM | Link to this

I say spend us into oblivion. Then oher countries can help us like we have been helping them for decades.

By Frank

July 23, 2010 10:17 AM | Link to this

Coffee is starting to kick in… that’s federal & state expenditures… oh well. Both parties spend on citizen welfare.

By Frank

July 23, 2010 10:12 AM | Link to this

Total welfare spending (state & local) was $434B annually when Bush took office and $714B by the time he left. Makes sense considering how effective he was destroying the middle class — a lot more poor citizens to pay for. Obama’s increased spending likely accounts for more unemployment benefits, food stamps, etc for those that previously had productive careers. I’m sure this can all be soled by tax cuts for the wealthy.

By JS

July 23, 2010 9:45 AM | Link to this

Just one thing… If you really think the GOP has any capacity left to be, let alone intention of being, fiscally responsible, I’ve got some great bridges for sale. The rhetoric may sound good, it may get ya right where ya live, but it’s empty. Doesn’t matter what is in front of their names, D or R, you’re stuck with the same problem; who is paying them. By all means, don’t stop voting and get as many people as possible to vote, but forget any ideas you have that you’re actually getting something changed.

By Pat

July 23, 2010 9:30 AM | Link to this

Just the Facts, Yes, Bush did add to the national debt 3.2 trillion. Obama and the democrats are looking to double that in ONE term. Bush also singed the first stimulus package (700 billion)(end of his presidency) when it was passed by the DEMOCRATS from the House and Senate.

By Ward

July 23, 2010 9:22 AM | Link to this

It is not surprising. Doesn’t Brown have a 100% liberal voting record with Pelosi and Reid.

By bill

July 23, 2010 8:09 AM | Link to this

During the entire administration of George W. Bush, the Iraq war cost a total of $622 billion, according to the Congressional Research Service. President Obama’s welfare spending will reach $888 billion in a single fiscal year—2010—more than the Bush administration spent on war in Iraq. Keep on blaming Bush.. It’s almost November.

By justn the facts???????????

July 23, 2010 7:54 AM | Link to this

Just the facts??? Get it right??? If Obama had been handed an economy,no wars, and a surplus the way Bush was do you think he would have added 3.2 trillion to the debt?

By Just The Facts

July 22, 2010 10:47 PM | Link to this

Kudos to get it right …you are correct. I knew what I was trying to say, I just wasn’t articulating it very well. I stand corrected. Believe it or not, I do know the difference between deficit and debt …

By get it right

July 22, 2010 9:11 PM | Link to this

To Just the Facts: I think that if your name is just the facts, you should get it right. Our current NATIONAL DEBT is around 13.5 trillion, that’s DEBT not DEFICIT. Debt is all the years combined, Deficit is just for one fiscal year. Our current fiscal year’s debt is 1.6 trillion. Bush added 4 trillion to our debt over 8 years, averaging 469 billion deficit each year, Obama has already added 3.2 trillion to the Debt and has had deficits almost 4 times higher than bush’s largest deficit. If your gonna call someone out on the facts, you should know what your talking about first

By ol'Briar

July 22, 2010 8:56 PM | Link to this

He’ll fit right in with the other Chicago thugs and limp wrist Harry.

By John

July 22, 2010 5:23 PM | Link to this

Okay Pro Obama Dem, just what Obama promises would Mr. Brown deliver? I think Mr. Reid has already delivered more of the community organizers “promises” than this country can fiscally handle. Give me just one example that would prove to be good for our nation. Cap and Tax? Immigration “Reform”? Job killers in the same vein as all the other legislation rammed down our throats, against the majorities will. And will you dispute that as well?

By Just The Facts

July 22, 2010 5:03 PM | Link to this

Bill, where did you get the digits? The current Federal Deficit is a little over 13.2 Trillion. President Bush raised the debt 4.2 Trillion dollars in 8 years. President Obama has raised the deficit about 3.2 Trillion in 18 months. Here is the source for all that bow at the Obama shrine . . http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/budget/fy2011/assets/hist07z1.xls Artificial Intelligence is No match for Natural Stupidity!

By Just The Facts

July 22, 2010 4:55 PM | Link to this

What promises would that be? Could it be the promise to broadcast Health Care nogotiations on CNN? Could it be the promise to run a transparent Administration? Could it be the promise to reach across the aisle to forge Bi-Partisan support for Bills in Congress? STRIKE THREE, the Obamatard is way OUT of his league. If he promised to STEAL money from working Americans and give it to lazy, uneducated couch potatoes, he is hitting Home Runs daily. Keep drinking the Kool-Aid! President Obama is HANDS DOWN the worst President in US History! If you don’t believe it YOU are not paying attention!

By Pro Obama Democrat

July 22, 2010 4:47 PM | Link to this

Not since John Glenn a real Democrat from Ohio has had any real influence. Good for him, good for Ohio! If the teabaggers beat Reed in NV I nominate Sherrod Brown for Senate Democratic Leader! Maybe then we can start delivering on the Obama promises.

By Merriam-Webster

July 22, 2010 4:41 PM | Link to this

Skeptic, in your lame attempt at using a forty dollar word you showed us all how ignorant you are. Nice try! Thanks for the irrational barb. I’ll concede that it was coherent, just not very well thought out, and way off topic. Tomorrow, look up “Ad Hominem” and see if you can use it in a sentence. : )

By Anne

July 22, 2010 4:39 PM | Link to this

A committee vacancy vacancy was created after long-time Appropriations Committee Chairman Sen. Robert C. Byrd, W. Va., died away last month. Who edits these stories? Second typo today. Vacancy is written twice.

By Skeptic

July 22, 2010 4:19 PM | Link to this

I see from the comments that intellectual discussion is still anathema on the Ohio Politics blog. But my oh my, how we love to sling incoherent and irrational barbs. Keep up the good work commenters!!

By bill

July 22, 2010 4:11 PM | Link to this

If you counted to 1.6 trillion (our current deficit in dollars) it would take over 31000 years. That’s 1.6 trillion dollars. In one year.

By Anti-Obama Democrat

July 22, 2010 3:49 PM | Link to this

Sherrod (Slippery) Brown is dangerous with our tax money in his hands. He’s a class A sycophant for Pelosi, Reid, Dodd, Frank, Schumer, and of course the biggest grifter our country has ever known, Obama.