Although the administration of Gov. John Kasich might deny that he was against saving the American auto industry, here are a few reminders------
From this blog (1/16/13):
Ohioans cannot forget Kasich's lack of support for the auto industry, although now he thinks we have amnesia about that detail.
WashingtonMonthly:
...Kay at Balloon Juice explained, “I’m pleased that GM is hiring. But, it is deeply offensive to me that former FOX News personality and auto bailout opponent Ohio Governor John Kasich is busy scooping up the political reward for a risk he and the entire lock-step conservative chorus decided it was politically expedient not to take. They bet against the bailout. Now that it’s showing signs of success, they’re showing up to take credit. No risk, all reward.”
Exactly. Kasich, like other Ohio Republicans, including House Speaker John Boehner, decried Obama’s rescue of the American automotive industry. The president said it would work, Kasich said it would not. Obama was right; Kasich was wrong.
Or put another way, GM’s Toledo Powertrain Plant almost certainly wouldn’t exist is Kasich had his way.....
While Kasich goes and begs for jobs, he hopes that the auto industry executives forget that he did not believe in their future and ability to turn things around.
ThinkProgress (12/1/11):
....When first asked about financial aid for the auto industry in 2008, Kasich dismissed the idea, saying, “If they’re not going to be viable, we shouldn’t throw good money after bad.” Asked for his feelings now that the rescue is showing success, Kasich said he is “very pleased” that the Americans have the jobs he originally opposed saving...
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- How will Kasich handle the latest layoffs in Akron? The Akron Beacon Journal reports that major layoffs are in the future at First Energy, 70 in Akron alone.
Check out Plunderbund's latest on Kasich's numbers in the job creation department.