http://www.politickeroh.com en http://www.politickeroh.com/daviddewitt/brown-and-voinovich-express-disappointment-failure-senate-pass-auto-aid-legislation U.S. Sens. Sherrod Brown (D-Lorain) and George Voinovich (R-Cleveland) expressed disappointment late Thursday following the failure to break the Republican filibuster of legislation to provide bridge loans to the U.S. auto industry. "It's unfathomable to me that Senate Republicans would turn their backs on millions of American families," Brown said. "During the recent campaign we heard a lot from Republicans about the people that make up the real America and even the Carhartts they wear. I guess that was then." Voinovich said that Congress had failed to do its job and provide bridge loans to the industry. "There are millions of hard-working Americans tonight who are worried about their jobs and providing for their families," Voinovich said. "And tonight, Congress failed them." http://www.politickeroh.com/daviddewitt/brown-and-voinovich-express-disappointment-failure-senate-pass-auto-aid-legislation#comments US Senate 2008 auto aid auto bailout auto industry bailout Chrysler disappointment Ford George Voinovich GM lame duck Ohio politics Senate Republicans Sherrod Brown statement TARP U.S. Congress Local Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:48:00 -0500 David DeWitt 2387 at http://politicker.com http://www.politickeroh.com/daviddewitt/redfern-hits-ohio-gop-reps-who-voted-against-auto-aid-legislation Ohio Democratic Party chairman Chris Redfern slammed various Ohio Republican U.S. Representatives Thursday for voting against legislation to provide bridge loans to the U.S. auto industry. Ohio Republicans voting against the measure included U.S. Reps. Steve Chabot (R-Cincinnati), Mike Turner (R-Centerville), Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green), Pat Tiberi (R-Westerville), Jean Schmidt (R-Loveland), Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) and House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-West Chester) as well as retiring U.S. Rep. David Hobson (R-Springfield). http://www.politickeroh.com/daviddewitt/redfern-hits-ohio-gop-reps-who-voted-against-auto-aid-legislation#comments 2008 auto aid auto industry Bob Latta Chris Redfern Chrysler David Hobson Ford GM House Jean Schmidt Jim Jordan John Boehner lame-duck Mike Turner Ohio Ohio Democratic Party Pat Tiberi politics Ralph Regula Steve Chabot Steve LaTourette Local Thu, 11 Dec 2008 17:10:00 -0500 David DeWitt 2386 at http://politicker.com http://www.politickeroh.com/justinmiller/borntrager-picked-kilroys-chief-staff Randy Borntrager will be Mary Jo Kilroy's chief of staff once she is sworn into the U.S. Congress. Kilroy's campaign announced that its campaign manager, Borntrager, would follow Kilroy (D-Columbus) to Washington, D.C. next month. House Mary Jo Kilroy randy borntrager Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:55:00 -0500 Justin Miller 2385 at http://politicker.com http://www.politickeroh.com/daviddewitt/strickland-touts-component-parts-manufacturing-wind-energy-conference Ohio Democratic Gov. Ted Strickland has put a focus on alternative energy manufacturing in Ohio, both during the campaign season, and in statements supporting federal assistance to the auto industry.  This week Strickland spoke at the American Wind Energy Association Wind Power Supply Chain Workshop in Cleveland, where he advocated Ohio's role in the development of wind power technology. Strickland spoke to over 800 individuals attending the workshop from more than 30 states. Strickland said that he was pleased such a conference was taking place in Cleveland. 2008 Election alternative energy Barack Obama component parts manufacturing Ohio Ohio Department of Develop politics Power solar Ted Strickland the American Wind Energy Association Utilities wind Wind Energy Wind Power Supply Chain Workshop Governor Local Thu, 11 Dec 2008 14:24:00 -0500 David DeWitt 2383 at http://politicker.com http://www.politickeroh.com/daviddewitt/latta-and-schmidt-explain-reasons-voting-against-auto-bailout U.S. Reps. Jean Schmidt (R-Loveland) and Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) gave their reasons for voting against legislation passed in the U.S. House Wednesday that seeks to give $14 billion in bridge loans to companies of the American auto industry.  "The auto industry is a critical segment of our nation's economy, especially in Ohio," Latta said. "During the testimony from the ‘Detroit 3' and the drafting of this legislation, important questions remain unanswered that put the American taxpayer at serious risk." Latta said Congress was putting one person in charge of an entire area of the economy and that he could not in good faith give one person management power over the car companies. 2008 auto bailout auto industry Bob Latta Chrysler Ford George Voinovich GM House House of Representatives Jean Schmidt John Boehner Ohio politics Sherrod Brown U.S. Congress Local Thu, 11 Dec 2008 13:08:00 -0500 David DeWitt 2382 at http://politicker.com http://www.politickeroh.com/daviddewitt/harris-says-she-hopes-win-trust-opponents-supporters-after-victory Marian Harris (D-Columbus) is thanking supporters and saying she hopes she can win the trust of those who didn't vote for her after she has now won her race for state representative of Ohio's 19th House district.  "Now that the election is finally over and the results are in, I would like to thank all those that voted for me," Harris said in a release. "For those that did not vote for me, I hope I can win your trust and represent you in a way that best serves the community." Harris said that she would be sure to listen to opinions that didn't necessarily match her own. 19th District 2008 Election Brad Lewis coroner Franklin County Howard Metzenbaum Marian Harris Ohio Ohio Democratic Party Ohio House Ohio House of Represenatives politics Richard Celeste victory Local Thu, 11 Dec 2008 12:52:00 -0500 David DeWitt 2381 at http://politicker.com http://www.politickeroh.com/justinmiller/space-only-ohioan-house-energy-commerce-cmte U.S. Reps. Zack Space (D-Dover) and Betty Sutton (D-Copley) have won seats on the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee and are the first Ohioans to sit on the committee in two years. The last Ohio U.S. representatives to serve on the committee were Ted Strickland and Sherrod Brown who left in 2007. Betty Sutton economy energy House House Energy and Commerce Committee U.S. House Zack Space Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:18:00 -0500 Justin Miller 2379 at http://politicker.com http://www.politickeroh.com/justinmiller/poll-economy-trumps-education-govt-priority The economy is Ohio’s most important problem, voters say in a new poll, with Gov. Ted Strickland’s campaign promise to reform education a distant second. Seventy-seven percent of voters say the economy is the state’s biggest problem according to a survey from Quinnipiac University’s Polling Institute released Thursday. Only five percent of respondents said education was the most important issue facing the state. 2010 Election Education polls State House State Senate Ted Strickland Governor Local Thu, 11 Dec 2008 10:00:00 -0500 Justin Miller 2378 at http://politicker.com http://www.politickeroh.com/justinmiller/two-republican-us-reps-defect-auto-bailout-vote Corrected - All but three of Ohio’s Republican U.S. representatives voted against giving General Motors and Chrysler $14 billion in loans so they do not run out of money. U.S. Reps. Steve LaTourette (R-Bainbridge Twp.) and Ralph Regula (R-Navarre) voted in favor of the loans. Regula is retiring and will be replaced by John Boccieri (D-Alliance). U.S. Rep. Deborah Pryce (R-Columbus) didn’t vote at all. Pryce is retiring and will be replaced by Mary Jo Kilroy (D-Columbus). 2010 Election bailout Bob Latta Congress David Hobson Deborah Pryce economy House Jean Schmidt Jim Jordan John Boccieri John Boehner Mary Jo Kilroy Mike Turner Pat Tiberi Ralph Regula Steve Austria Thu, 11 Dec 2008 09:13:00 -0500 Justin Miller 2377 at http://politicker.com http://www.politickeroh.com/justinmiller/voters-budget-fix-cut-spending-dont-raise-taxes Ohio voters want to cut spending and keep taxes at the same rate to balance the state's budget, according to a new poll released by the Quinnipiac University's Polling Institute on Thursday. The state's budget faces a $640 million deficit for 2009 and at least $4 billion for the biennial budget covering 2010 and 2011. 2010 Election budget polls State House State Senate Ted Strickland Local Thu, 11 Dec 2008 08:46:00 -0500 Justin Miller 2376 at http://politicker.com http://www.politickeroh.com/justinmiller/strickland-auto-bailout-or-depression Gov. Ted Strickland said if the U.S. auto industry fails the country will slip into a depression. Appearing on MSNBC's "Morning Joe" on Thursday, Strickland debated giving loans to General Motors and Chrysler with Gov. Mark Sanford (R-S.C.). Strickland said the failure of the Detroit Three would collapse auto suppliers as well. bailout economy Mark Sanford Ted Strickland Governor Thu, 11 Dec 2008 08:39:00 -0500 Justin Miller 2375 at http://politicker.com http://www.politickeroh.com/daviddewitt/boehner-argues-house-republican-alternative-auto-industry-legislation Minority Leader U.S. Rep. John Boehner (R-West Chester) wrote in support of the American Automotive Reorganization and Recovery Plan that House Republicans introduced as its preferred legislation to assist the U.S. auto industry in his eBulletin Wednesday. Boehner said that Washington should address the challenges facing the auto industry, but should not do it through what he called "taxpayer-funded bailouts that prolong workers' pain and put your tax dollars at risk." Boehner instead called for "fixing problems and removing barriers that make it harder for families to prosper."  Boehner said that the House Republicans' American Automotive Reorganization and Recovery Plan "will protect taxpayers and help working families by allowing the auto companies to become competitive again without nationalizing an industry that needs real reform or forcing taxpayers to pay for a bailout." auto bailout auto industry bridge loans Chrysler Ford GM GOP House House Republicans John Boehner Minority Leader Ohio politics U.S. Congress Local Wed, 10 Dec 2008 15:20:00 -0500 David DeWitt 2371 at http://politicker.com http://www.politickeroh.com/daviddewitt/strickland-says-he-d-veto-veterans-bonus-legislation-stands Ohio Democratic Gov. Ted Strickland said in a statement that he would veto legislation in its current form that would pay Ohio veterans a bonus using rainy-day funds. "I strongly support honoring Ohio veterans with a bonus paid for by selling bonds, just as our state has done in the past and just as the Ohio Senate has voted to do," Strickland said. "However, considering the historic budget challenges before us, I do not believe it is fiscally responsible to pay for this worthy priority with rainy-day funds that are designed to be used for budget emergencies.  Therefore, if the bill remains in its current form I would veto it." http://www.politickeroh.com/daviddewitt/strickland-says-he-d-veto-veterans-bonus-legislation-stands#comments Bill Harris bonuses Christmas Christmas bonus Jon Husted lame-duck Ohio Ohio legislature politics rainy day statehouse Ted Strickland Veterans Governor Local Wed, 10 Dec 2008 13:16:00 -0500 David DeWitt 2370 at http://politicker.com http://www.politickeroh.com/daviddewitt/voinovich-satisfied-finalized-auto-industry-aid-bill U.S. Senator George V. Voinovich (R-Cleveland) released a statement Wednesday upon word that the Senate has finalized a bill to bring bridge loans to the American auto industry. "My understanding is that we're one step closer to giving a lifeline to millions of hard-working Americans who are worried about their jobs and providing for their families," Voinovich said. "While I am still studying the legislation, it appears that my Senate colleagues agree with my concerns regarding crippling environmental standards as well as providing strong protections for taxpayers and have moved to address those concerns."  Voinovich serves as co-chair of the Senate Auto Caucus and said that the relief is in the form of bridge loans that have to be paid back. US Senate 2008 auto industry bailout Carl Levin Chrysler Ford George Voinovich GM Ohio politics Sherrod Brown statement Local Wed, 10 Dec 2008 12:58:00 -0500 David DeWitt 2369 at http://politicker.com http://www.politickeroh.com/justinmiller/looking-stivers-kilroy-s-futures-2010 It hasn’t been a week since the race for the 15th Congressional District ended, but a competitive rematch could be in the making.U.S. Representative-elect Mary Jo Kilroy (D-Columbus) defeated Steve Stivers (R-Columbus) by 2,311 votes, as tabulated last Sunday. This narrow victory for Kilroy comes after a narrow loss of about 1,000 votes to U.S. Rep. Deborah Pryce (R-Columbus) in 2006. These twin close elections may indicate a tight 2010 race, especially if Stivers runs again. Stivers’ narrow loss to Kilroy hasn’t taken the shine off him for Republicans or Democrats. Franklin County Republican Party Chairman Doug Preisse said he talked to Stivers the day after his defeat and said he has an “unlimited” future. “It’s a little early to be talking about specifics, but generally speaking I can say this is a guy with a great future, whether it’s in public service or back in business. His military career, serving his country, continues,” Preisse said. “He had the opportunity to introduce himself to a wider audience, indeed a national audience too. http://www.politickeroh.com/justinmiller/looking-stivers-kilroy-s-futures-2010#comments Barack Obama Dale Butland Doug Preisse House Mary-Jo Kilroy Michael Hartley OH-15 Ralph Regula Steve Chabot Steve Stivers Wed, 10 Dec 2008 12:46:00 -0500 Justin Miller 2368 at http://politicker.com http://www.politickeroh.com/justinmiller/poll-brunner-has-weak-approval-husted-unknown Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner (D) has weak approval ratings but potential challenge Jon Husted is mostly unknown to Ohioans. Brunner's job approval rating stands at 39 percent, according to a poll from the Quinnipiac Polling Institute. Thirty-three percent said they didn't know and 28 percent have an unfavorable opinion. http://www.politickeroh.com/justinmiller/poll-brunner-has-weak-approval-husted-unknown#comments 2010 Election Jennifer Brunner Jon Husted polls Local Wed, 10 Dec 2008 07:38:00 -0500 Justin Miller 2366 at http://politicker.com http://www.politickeroh.com/justinmiller/poll-voinovich-faces-stiff-challenge-2010 U.S. Sen. George Voinovich (R-Cleveland) has a healthy approval rating but has other weaknesses in a new poll released Wednesday. Voinovich's approval rating stands at 51 percent, according a poll from the Quinnipiac Polling Institute. This and his August approval rating (51 percent) are the highest since March 2007. US Senate 2010 Election George Voinovich Lee Fisher polls Wed, 10 Dec 2008 07:27:00 -0500 Justin Miller 2365 at http://politicker.com http://www.politickeroh.com/justinmiller/poll-strickland-approval-rating-slipping-dewine-best-known-among-10-challengers Gov. Ted Strickland's approval rating has fallen but he still has a majority of support from voters, according to a poll released by the Quinnipiac Polling Institute. Strickland has a 54 percent approval rating, down from ratings in the high 50s and 60s earlier this year. 2010 Election John Kasich Mike DeWine polls Rob Portman Ted Strickland Governor Wed, 10 Dec 2008 07:14:00 -0500 Justin Miller 2364 at http://politicker.com http://www.politickeroh.com/justinmiller/elections-bill-passes-dems-say-too-soon COLUMBUS – Democrats spoke out against the passage of a bill to end same-day voting and registration, saying it’s being rushed through the lame-duck session without giving enough time to fully debate a measure that impacts peoples’ voting rights. Senate Bill 380 passed the state Senate on Tuesday by a vote of 19 to 11. However, three Senate Democrats took the floor before its passage to speak out against how fast the bill was being pushed toward a vote by the Republican leadership. Bill Seitz Golden Week John Boccieri State Senate Teresa Fedor Tom Roberts Local Tue, 09 Dec 2008 16:09:00 -0500 Justin Miller 2362 at http://politicker.com http://www.politickeroh.com/daviddewitt/brown-says-aid-auto-industry-investment-middle-class As Congress continued to discuss providing bridge loans to the auto industry, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Lorain) released a statement Tuesday conveying his support for the measures. "Aid for the auto industry is an investment in our nation's middle class and I'm glad the White House is now at the table," Brown said. "Millions of American jobs are at stake. The auto industry has agreed to strict oversight measures and has provided plans on how they'll use taxpayer funds."   Brown said it was time to pass a bill that "invests in our nation's workers and manufacturing base."   "Every day of inaction increases the risks to Ohio jobs," Brown said. US Senate 2008 auto industry bailout Carl Levin Chrysler Ford George Voinovich GM Ohio politics Sherrod Brown statement Local Tue, 09 Dec 2008 14:51:00 -0500 David DeWitt 2360 at http://politicker.com