By LEANS?

August 21, 2010 7:26 PM | Link to this

LEANS? Ohio LEANS GOP? I’d called it sharply bends. Ohio, like the nation, is fed up with the leftist tactics of the Democrat party. Bring back the Liberals and get rid of the Leftists!

By Observer

August 21, 2010 9:19 AM | Link to this

Just like the orange highway barrels come out in spring, so arrives the Cox Media dirty campaigning posing as journalism as we near an election.

By Reaganite

August 20, 2010 8:18 AM | Link to this

Facts are Strickland never disagrees with Obama and that is not a good thing for us. Trillions spent in bailouts for unions, to many job stimulus bills that have had no effect, and still no relief insight for us. How much more of our tax payer money do you want to spend before you see any type of good results. I say no more, we need someone who will actually work for us, not Obama and the unions.

By Jake

August 19, 2010 1:22 PM | Link to this

Kasich said he will bring 400,000 new jobs to Ohio. All minimum wage with most being filled by illegals. He is going to privatize the State, that is a given. This State better wake up, the republicans are the one’s that got us to where we are today. Gov.Strickland has had nothing short of an uphill battle after the Taft era. If Kasich is elected, there will be tumbleweeds rolling through the State.. RE-ELECT GOV. STRICKLAND

By Joseph, Ireland

August 19, 2010 10:25 AM | Link to this

Are american so stupid? I see some comments here and very scary..do americans really go to school and they just chose to be ignorant!How could anyone compare 8yrs of republicans to just few months the democrats has been in power,there are companies from Ohio relocated to ireland in the last 3yrs..democrats to blame for that? If the people of ohio chos not to vote for strickland,blaming him for their probs,fear play to the poor as they be the one to suffer,how can any sensible person vote republican? Its crazy thought,they want to take their state back to bush era when obama is trying his best..jobs dont come easy,we facing the same problem in europe,not only in ohio,stick with the democrats and let them get you out of your mess,republicanism is for the rich..wake up Americans!!!

By Laura

August 19, 2010 10:24 AM | Link to this

Blue Cross, I have United Health Care as my insurance provider and my premiums have NOT gone up.

By Concerned

August 18, 2010 10:32 PM | Link to this

I applaud John Kasich for stating up front that he will stop this passenger train nonsense. How many of you know that the state has approved outsourcing a contract for nearly $8 Mil to a California company to study a passenger line between Toledo and Pittsburgh?

By leftybstrd

August 18, 2010 9:04 PM | Link to this

Bill Clinton signed NAFTA into law? Really? well, he didn’t. It was in Bush 41’s last month when (Clinton?) signed it into law? NAFTA was a 4 year old Republican project that took effect under Clinton. Also, I heard Kasich today on O’reilly make the outrageous claim that Gov. Strickland has been raising taxes. Compiling all brackets from years 2006-2010 show a .24-3% DECREASE in tax liablity. Corporate and individual. Kasich lied and O’Reilly didn’t correct him.

By Philman

August 18, 2010 8:52 PM | Link to this

I like Ted but he has Failed to bring & keep jobs in Ohio, plus he was dumb enough to bring the worst President in American History to our fine state, thinking it would boost his numbers, WRONG…DID YOU NOTICE NO HEADLINS ARTICLES ABOUT OBAMA IN OHIO, THIS ONE SLIPPED IT IN BARELY. MUST NOT HAVE GONE WELL FOR THE PREZ.

By Strickland

August 18, 2010 8:37 PM | Link to this

Kasich unforunately knows nothing except how to talk. What exactly does he plan to do except bash Strickland for jobs that were leaving before he even took office? I usually lean Republican when voting but not for the Ohio governor. Strickland is the better choice.

By Get Real

August 18, 2010 8:30 PM | Link to this

I get tired of hearing “The last 8 years, remember the last “2” years of the 8 were when the Dems took control of Congress. Argue all you want, the President is just a Congressional Puppet, he can try to make policies but he still needs the Congress to approve. I am voting for a new Congress this year and in 2012. “Incumbents out!!!! from both sides

By Paula

August 18, 2010 6:15 PM | Link to this

The poll makes sense. People want a change and are tired of the lack of leadership that Strickland has provided this state. He has no clue how to solve any problem. If you can’t get the job done, it is time to go - John Kasich is a new fresh perspective for this state.

By George K

August 18, 2010 6:07 PM | Link to this

So sad to see that the partisan bickering here continues at a feverish pace with little to no fact-based discussion. The role of Governor is to manage the its citizens’ safety, security and prosperity. Strickland’s efforts have been hampered by a severe recession, and Kasich’s policies would likely lead to a further of the OH economy (IHMO). Jobs, and families, continue to leave OH, and unless and until that trend is stopped everyone is simply complaining about the deck chairs on the Titanic. Try to stop with the snide, generalized personal attacks — many of us hold both conservative and liberal views on various issues and shouldn’t be pigeon-holed by simplistic labels. The real battle is between the top 2% of this country and ALL THE REST. All the BS issues (e.g., the Ground Zero Mosque that is neither a Mosque nor at Ground Zero) are simply meant to distract us into fighting each other.

By John

August 18, 2010 6:02 PM | Link to this

Loved Tygo’s post. It’s right on the money about the ill informed. The point regarding reading differing views, researching and learning is obviously not being followed judging by the posts I read here daily. Examine the records, do your “homework” before blindly casting a vote based on sound bites that appeal to your emotions rather than common sense (which seems to be lacking in many cases) and what is best for our state and country. Let’s not repeat 2008 and come to regret it later. As for me, I haven’t decided yet. I lean Kasich when I consider Stricklands ties to Obama, his campaigning for Ted will have “strings” attached I’m sure, along with his stance on taxes while I lean Strickland when I look back at both candidates 2nd Amendment voting records.

By Disappointed DDN Writer

August 18, 2010 5:52 PM | Link to this

Dude, Vic said nothing about NAFTA. But since you brought it up. Clinton (D) signed it into law.

By Vic Is Correct

August 18, 2010 4:44 PM | Link to this

Vic is correct. Kasich supported NAFTA and China with his votes. Jack, Leslie, and the rest will, “believe Anything”.

By TYGO

August 18, 2010 4:30 PM | Link to this

What a joke. 90% of these comments have no basis in fact. Interesting, but very sad how un-informed people really are. Here’s a suggestion for Daytonians; READ. Read conservative posts, read liberal posts, and do what you had to do in college or high school. (If you went). RESEARCH. LEARN. DOCUMENT. Then, and only then, make up your mind and post an intellegent arguement one side or the other. And Karon, for Gods sake, get some help with the train fetish.

By Vic believes anything

August 18, 2010 4:29 PM | Link to this

Hello, Victor! The health care bill is NOT paid for! Read the latest CBO report regarding future outlays. Also, you were dupped, big time, by Obama, Pelosi’s and Reed’s health care bill. The initial offset of costs is NOT through health care savings, it’s from Student loans! Effective July 1, 2010 all new student loans must originate from the Dept. of Education. It’s estimated to be $100 Billion/year industry. Your boyz in D.C. are just taking the interest from those loans and saying they’re applying it to medicare/medicaid. I bet you believe that too!

By Leslie

August 18, 2010 4:26 PM | Link to this

Vic, FACT - Healthcare reform is NOT reducing the deficit and it is not paid for! Lehman went bankrupt and did NOT get a bailout. Bailouts were AIG Goldman Maxine Waters Bank Sachs GM Chrysler

By Jack

August 18, 2010 3:43 PM | Link to this

Uh Vic, the reason US companies send jobs overseas is because the US has the 2nd highest corporate tax rate in the world. So Kasich giving them a tax break may actually save jobs here. The other reason they leave is hugely expensive union labor. Obama is in bed with unions and his anti-business legislation is hurting them. Go Kasich!

By Vic

August 18, 2010 3:35 PM | Link to this

A few facts: -Rasmussen is a conservative poll. -Healthcare reform is reducing the deficit and is paid for - Kasich wants to turn SS over to the Wall Street -Kasich got rich with Lehman Brothers (tax-payer bailout Kings) -Kasich supports tax-breaks for companies to send jobs overseas -Kasich supports extending Bush’s tax-cuts for the rich without paying for them. Mostly Federal issues but it shows whose side he’s on and it ain’t working people.

By No To Kasich

August 18, 2010 3:19 PM | Link to this

Kasich is a shill for large corporations and the rich.

By BigD

August 18, 2010 3:02 PM | Link to this

@Karen “Kasich wants to make most programs private. This will mean more expensive way of doing business for the average person!” Sorry Karen but there’s no way government run programs are more efficient or more cost effective than privately run businesses!

By Do the Math, Karon

August 18, 2010 2:33 PM | Link to this

if pb is 460% over budget like they were in boston, according to that article, then ohio’s subsidy will be closer to $80 million/year. of course, you’re fine with that…it’s opm (other people’s money).

By Blue Cross

August 18, 2010 2:15 PM | Link to this

@Laura—most health care premiums have yet to be put in place for next year. The majority of ones that have been announced for 2011 are up—some as much as 50%.

By Laura

August 18, 2010 1:41 PM | Link to this

Paul, I have to disagree with you because my health insurance premiums haven’t increased as you claim. The Republican party is running on repeal and replace all of the Democratic policies. I have read time and time again that the Republican party wants to keep in place the tax cuts for the rich while the rest of us financially suffer.

By karon

August 18, 2010 1:37 PM | Link to this

Trains are NOT a waste of money! It is these highways to nowhere and the BILLIONS they cost a year to maintain them. Kasich says no to trains , and that money Ohio was given 400 million will have to be returned, and another state will use to create jobs for there state!

By Waste of Money

August 18, 2010 1:21 PM | Link to this

Here’s a train article for Karon. These people don’t have good track records. No pun intended. http://www.examiner.com/business-commentary-in-dayton/ohio-s-proposed-passenger-rail-and-your-money

By The Newt

August 18, 2010 1:07 PM | Link to this

Kick out the Democrats. Vote Republican, time to get rid of all these failed social programs. Welfare, SS, Unemployment, Work comp and Minimum Wage all job killing.

By Greg

August 18, 2010 1:02 PM | Link to this

I’ve gotta believe the upswing in the polls for Kasich can be directly attributed to Barack Hussein Obama’s failed and flawed policies. Kasich should also get a nice bump with B.O. visiting Ohio today.

By karon

August 18, 2010 1:00 PM | Link to this

Jack, Kasich claims he wants to bring jobs to Ohio. Well passenger trains would mean NEW jobs for OHIO! Kasich is against these trains and Kasich believes gas prices will stay cheap, what a laugh!

By Jack

August 18, 2010 12:49 PM | Link to this

Go Kasich! I’m glad he does not support trains. Dems want to use money we don’t have for a project that will not work. JMP, I hate to tell you buddy, but several credible sources have said Obamacare will increase premiums. The CBO is one of them. It is a sham forced on us against the will of the majority. I hope Kasich is for repeal of Obamacare!

By rick

August 18, 2010 12:32 PM | Link to this

The only thing worse than a democrat is a liberal… or wait… is that the other way around? Doesn’t matter… they are both fighting for the bottom of the cesspool!

By Squirrellygirl

August 18, 2010 12:24 PM | Link to this

Strickland stood behind Brunner when she refused to investigate the 200,000 fraudulent vote claims in OH. I think he’s crooked and can’t wait until he is kicked out of office. If he is elected back into office, it will be a sad day for Ohio.

By 1 and Done for B.O.

August 18, 2010 11:57 AM | Link to this

This country could do itself a huge service by stopping all the “free” benefits to those who don’t pull their load. They should also stop all benefits to illegal immigrants immediatley. Hospital care and all. These costs reach into the billions of wasted tax dollars each year. If you are honest with yourself, you know darn well, we would not be treated the same way in Mexico or any other Central American country that illegals are here.

By karon

August 18, 2010 11:52 AM | Link to this

This is disturbing news about Kasich lead in the poll! Kasich is against the passenger train they want to do for Ohio. Kasich wants to make most programs private. This will mean more expensive way of doing business for the average person!

By FE

August 18, 2010 11:46 AM | Link to this

Uncle Ted must be desperate to have President B.O. come to Columbus to drum up support. Uncle Ted can’t dismiss the dismal economic facts of Ohio’s unemployment and high taxes an no B.O. will change that!

By JMP

August 18, 2010 11:34 AM | Link to this

PAUL: you seem to have forgotten the last 8 years. rePs ar in the vote-buying or vote-shredding business. You don’t even know the facts on our new healthcare bill. The premiums have been increasing for years, fool,way before Obama became president. Keep on spouting those FOX facts.

By Leslie

August 18, 2010 11:20 AM | Link to this

DDN has been working so hard to get Strickland re-elected that this must be very disappointing for them.

By paul

August 18, 2010 10:21 AM | Link to this

Obama’s “nanny state” policies is turning us into Greece - bankrupt. Our economic stability is vital to our national security. Obamacare is already increasing our health insurance premiums, which will bankrupt individuals and businesses. We need to get back to fiscal responsibility. Democrats are proving to be irresponsible with taxpayer dollars… They use our money to buy votes.