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National Politics
“If he was a Republican, we would hear a never-ending drumbeat of news stories about markets voting in favor of the president”
Posted March 10, 2010
Let's repeat this quote again in its full context so that it can sink in:
“We’ve had a phenomenal run in asset classes across the board,” said Dan Greenhaus, chief economic strategist for Miller Tabak & Co. in New York. “If he was a Republican, we would hear a never-ending drumbeat of news stories about markets voting in favor of the president.” Link
This quote comes from an article from Bloomberg.com, which is titled "Obama Defies Pessimists as Rising Economy Converges With Stocks." The article goes on to cite some pretty impressive economic accomplishments that have occurred since President Obama took office. Read More …
Poll: Obama Better Than Bush — On National Security and Terrorism
Posted March 8, 2010
This should be obvious to anyone who has closely followed what President Obama has done since taking office, compared to what Bush/Cheney didn't do for eight years. But the combination of Republicans claiming they are tough on terrorism, the media echoing this assumption, and many Democrats being too afraid to say otherwise are all preventing the good work of the Obama administration and the military over the last year. Fortunately, more people than not are recognizing the positive changes:
When it comes to national security, do you think President Obama is doing better, worse, or about the same as President George W. Bush?
Total better: 39
Total worse: 31
Profile of Democratic House Members That Voted Against Health Care
Posted March 8, 2010
The New York Times put together a very handy chart showing the 39 Democrats in the House who voted against the health care bill in November. It shows the margin they won their last election, which presidential candidate won their district and by how much, and the percentage of non-elderly uninsured in their district. Here is a screen shot of part of that chart, which includes our congressman John Boccieri (OH16):
State & Local Politics
Ohio Republicans Crack Birther Jokes When Introducing Senate Candidate Rob Portman
Posted March 9, 2010
Once again proving Republicans are children, ignorant and simply unfit to govern our country, two Ohio Republicans this past weekend made birther jokes questioning President Obama's citizenship status at a local fundraising dinner starring Senate candidate and former Bush administration official Rob Portman. Read More …
Wayne County Young Republicans' "Childish" Event
Posted March 7, 2010
Since they are the Wayne County Young Republicans, we'll cut them a little bit of slack, but an event they are hosting on March 16, 2010, is childish even for a "young" political group. They are hosting a "Green but not enviro-weenie green" Social.
What this social is about is unclear, but the title of the event is obviously intended to be a sarcastic jab at those who care about the environment. Or in other words, those that actually care about something outside themselves. Read More …
Ohio Leads the Nation in New and Expanded Business Facility Investment
Posted March 6, 2010
Governor Ted Strickland, Lt. Governor Lee Fisher, and Ohio Department of Development Director Lisa Patt-McDaniel today joined members of Ohio's business and economic development communities to announce that the State of Ohio has been awarded Site Selection magazine's fourth consecutive Governor's Cup Award for leading the nation in new and expanded facilities in 2009. Read More …
Boccieri Now Undecided on Health Care Vote
Posted March 4, 2010
Our congressman John Boccieri (D-OH16) is currently undecided on whether he will vote for the Senate health care bill in the House. He previously voted No on the House's health care bill. Here is what Boccieri emailed Greg Sargent of the Plum Line:
“After reviewing the President’s health care proposal and watching portions of his bipartisan health care summit, I’m encouraged the proposal contains important provisions to reduce fraud, waste, and abuse and reduce the deficit. I am hopeful that going forward from last week’s summit with bipartisan ideas, we can finally move toward providing affordable, quality coverage for everyone.” Link
Become a Neighborhood Organizer for Ohio Democratic Party!
Posted Feb. 25, 2010
You can help Knock Out the Republicans for the next 10 years in Ohio, paving the way for a decade of progressive government, in your spare time by building your own network of Democratic supporters in your neighborhood. Learn More …
