No matter how much they boast, Ohio's Republicans have done little to help the regular people of the state. Elected GOP members have enjoyed golf outings and ski trips to resorts with lobbyists, while Ohioans struggle to put food on the table and find/keep jobs. From their rose-colored glasses, Ohio's Republicans will tell you that they've done a lot to help the state, but their statements are not even close to reality. Need examples?
1. Republican Rep. Deborah Pryce did her best to vote repeatedly (7 times) against raising the minimum wage. She only voted for raising it when it was tied to tax cuts for businesses and the wealthy. You can always count on Pryce to vote for her wealthy business campaign contributors. (Those people who voted for Pryce will regret it very soon when they see how powerless she is in the next congress.)
2. The Ohio legislature, which is controlled by Republicans, has yet to fix funding for Ohio's public schools, even though the state supreme court ordered them to do so years ago.
3. Even though Ohio voters supported and passed raising the minimum wage, Ohio Speaker Jon A. Husted and the Republicans in the state legislature, have set up roadblocks to prevent it from happening. Mr. Husted and his party in the state legislature will face a revolt from Ohio citizens if they continue to fight against the will of the people (besides the fact that what they did is unconstitutional).
4. Ohio's growth has been slowed to a snail's pace. We can thank Republican Gov. Bob Taft and the rest of the Republican controlled state government. The corruption, sleaze factor, and inept government, kept many companies from moving to Ohio.
In the spirit of the season, when you see member of the Ohio GOP, smile and say, "Thanks for nothing!"