Posted on 01/17/2006 2:38:26 PM PST by oxcart
How could this Taft character trash everything his sainted grandfather - Sen. Robert A. Taft - stood for? Has anybody asked him? It's truly shameful. Why doesn't he change his last name to "Roosevelt" or "Truman"? He's acting more like them, than like his grandfather who stood up to them.
The trifecta! And wouldn't that be intereating. I wonder how the media will spin it on election night if all three should win.
The natural party for hard-working, god-fearing, family-oriented African-Americans is the Republican party.
Glad to see some people carrying the message.
Dewey?
You're right. He certainly is a disgrace to teh family name. I'mn sure his sainted grandfather is turning over in his grave.
Now, there is a man who should have been President!
"Blackwell got an invitation to visit Reagan in the White House, where the president told Blackwell the story of his own political conversion. I walked out of there knowing that I was going to join the party myself. It was clear to me that I stood a better chance of following my principles as a Republican, says Blackwell."
Reagan was truly "The Great Communicator". I miss that man.
I don't know how he could have.
He practically had the governorship handed to him by Voinovich in 1998. He had everything on a silver platter, but Bubba Bob, as I have come to call him, has found ways to screw EVERYTHING up.
And Ohio is still strong despite the lack of leadership that eminates from Columbus sometimes. Things aren't nearly as bad as they could be, but they aren't as good as they should be.
Blackwell is the type of leader that will right this ship so that Ohio can continue to prosper and grow.
High praise. Hope Blackwell wins.
The media has already started.
Saying they chose their political party over their race, and also knocking them for being ungreatfull to the democratic party who (in the eyes of the media) gave them the oppurtinity to be where they are today.
Well, down at the statehouse, Ohio politics have been pay to play for some time now. Governor goofy has simply played the good soldier and has done what he was told.
Unfortunately, he has been to devoid of the conviction and balls necessary to fight back.
Let's also not forget that most of the gop dominated legislate have also chosen to do the bidding of the party elite in exchange for party support and "perks."
While Blackwell offers some hope, the state gop has already thrown their weight behind petro, who is a taft clone, (except not quite so goofy).
Throw into the mix the upcoming scandal over the looting of the WC fund that will be front and center all summer, and we have the makings for a very interesting Ohio election.
I agree with you, Blackwell will not be the puppet for the Ohio elite that taft has been.
The only thing that worries me is that Blackwell could be too influenced by DC politics, which is arguably worse that our state problems.
I heard him interviewed by Roger Hedgecock on San Diego radio sometime last year. Really sharp guy. Go Ken Go!
Our nation was truly bless by having a giant like Reagan as President. After more than two decades after his election, his legacy is still being felt.
On the other hand, people get the government they deserve. I hope Ohio deserves Blackwell. I know I will support him, and I live in Illinois!
Our nation was truly bless by having a giant like Reagan as President. After more than two decades after his election, his legacy is still being felt.
On the other hand, people get the government they deserve. I hope Ohio deserves Blackwell. I know I will support him, and I live in Illinois!
Our nation was truly bless by having a giant like Reagan as President. After more than two decades after his election, his legacy is still being felt.
On the other hand, people get the government they deserve. I hope Ohio deserves Blackwell. I know I will support him, and I live in Illinois!
We have a man like him here in Texas: Michael Williams:
Why isn't he getting any press coverage?
See his web site, and read Blackwell's position. Wow!
http://www.kenblackwell.com/
Unlike a certain ex-prez, Mr. Blackwell is married to a woman of accomplishment.
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