Steve Stivers, Republican candidate, has worked hard as a bank lobbyist. He makes no apologies for his continuing support for the rights of banks, big insurance, and big oil. Here is another little tidbit about Stivers from Politicker:
State Sen. Steve Stivers (R-Columbus) is being criticized for giving $7 million in "taxypayer giveaways" and loans to a payday lender by the Franklin County Democratic Party.
The party said this handout to Buckeye Check Cashing was one of Stivers' first acts as a member of the State Controlling Board. The party cites an AP story saying the company had already been given millions in state incentives to cut its federal tax burden. "Stivers now states he is against the industry," the party's press release said.....
If you like the way things are in central Ohio, then you'll support Stivers. If you think we can do better, you'll vote for Kilroy.