‘Politics’ Archives
Kasich on FOX Toledo
Shaun Hegarty of FOX Toledo has a interview with Gov. Kasich. As usual, the Governor said some interesting things. Gov. Kasich isn't somebody who pulls punches. "We have to think differently than we have been thinking. We have become slow and unimaginative," he said. Take for example his thoughts on Ohio schools and getting unions [...]
You strike, you get punished: Kasich plan
More information is coming out about a plan Gov. Kasich has that goes beyond the current bill that's been the source of some debate locally and across the state. Kasich: You strike, you get punished from The Columbus Dispatch: Gov. John Kasich said he is working on an even-tougher version, one that would punish workers who go on strike. If [...]
Open Thread Thursday Feb. 10
Tis that time again, this week went fast with some of the research and audio to transcribe, it's your turn to lead the topic on recent political events we've not covered on the Jungle this week. Will it be health care, education, gun control, death penalty? All have been in the news here in Ohio and in the nation. No matter what topic you end [...]
Collective Bargaining targeted by Ohio GOP Senators
One of those 'must read' articles is in the Dispatch -- Ohio Senate Republicans move to wipe out collective bargaining for all state workers. Part of the recommended piece: Arguing that state and local governments need the ability to adjust to the new economic paradigm, Senate Republicans today unveiled details of the most sweeping attempt in [...]
Provisionals Review shows insufficient questionable ballots
Report I worked on for Toledo Free Press has been put online tonight - Review shows Sarantou lacked enough questionable ballot envelopes to change election outcome. I reviewed the provisional ballot affirmation identification envelopes from the Nov. 2 election, then talked with Stephen Hartman the attorney who represented Carol Contrada during [...]
Open Thread Thursday Feb. 3
Sorry no political cartoon this morning, however, you still have the opportunity to raise political topics that interest you that have not been covered on the blog this past week. As always the standard rules apply -- Happy Debating. :-)
“I don’t need your people”
Governor Kasich is in the media hot seat again - this time from a comment he made to State Sen. Nina Turner on Thursday: State Sen. Nina Turner said Kasich told her "I don't need your people" when she complained about the lack of diversity in his administration. That prompted the Cleveland Democrat to unleash this scathing attack. "Through [...]
Open Thread Thursday Jan. 27
It's the last Thursday in January and it is Open Thread time, your chance to broach topics with fellow readers of the Jungle that have not been covered this past week -- either local or national in scope. As always you can write about what you'd like to discuss and others may join in or they may suggest their own topic. Have fun and happy [...]
Quick notes on State of the Union
Typed while the President gave the State of the Union - as many quotes and the essence of what was said - LINK to full speech as written. I noted the applause for those who count that sort of thing. What comes of this is up to us - doesn't matter where we sit tonight but can we work together tomorrow. We will move forward together or not [...]
State of the Union
If you want to discuss before, during and after President Obama's State of the Union address, this would be the place. The Washington Post's Chris Cillizza has a list of "the best State of the Unions" -- LINK: * George W. Bush (2002): This is the most famous address of the Bush years thanks in large part to his use of the phrase "axis of [...]