Sunday, February 21, 2010

Republicans Looking for Jobs

Here in Ohio, Republicans love to use political office to move from one office to another, once they've reached their term limits. For example, Republican member of the Ohio House of Representatives, Kevin Bacon 21st district, will now run for state senator. Mike Duffey, a Republican from Worthington, will campaign for Bacon's seat in the 21st. All this moving from one seat to another does not help Ohioans, but it does give Republicans a salary with benefits.

Mike Duffey was described as a 'maverick' by a small local newspaper, according to his Facebook page. I will never vote for anyone described as a 'maverick' for any office. The term 'maverick' has a very negative connotation in my book.

On the other hand, Bacon, has an interesting record. According to Vote Smart, Republican Kevin Bacon, voted against
-a moratorium on foreclosures in the state
- a bill to protect tenants during a foreclosure of their rental
- the transportation budget
- the state government budget
- HB 260 Campaign Finance and Election Issues (to improve voter access).

Republican Kevin Bacon seems more interested in following the Republican mantra instead of improving the lives of Ohioans.

Bacon and Duffey will not get my vote, no matter what. They are too far to the right and seem to be more interested in getting an extra paycheck from the state than fixing the state's economy, schools, and transportation.