Will the in Ohio hurt the GOP's chances in this year's presidential election?
More than half of the Republican insiders surveyed by Patch say it's too soon to tell or that they didn't know.
But 14 out of 50 of those surveyed think the Senate Bill 5 / Issue 2 effort, led by Republican Gov. John Kasich, will hurt the GOP's chances in Ohio.
Only four of 50 responders believe the fight will help the Republicans.
Issue 2's effect is also seen in what Ohioans our Republican insiders . Only one said they wanted Kasich, by the Issue 2 ballot defeat, to be vice president.
"I think that killed the governor," said one Republican who took the survey. "I supported the governor, saw him and voted for him. I’ve never seen people so angry about anything before."
EDITOR'S NOTE: Patch will be conducting Red Northeast Ohio and Blue Northeast Ohio surveys throughout the election eason in hopes of determining the true sentiment of Republicans and Democrats on the ground in Ohio.
Our surveys are not a scientific random sample of any larger population but rather an effort to listen to a swath of influential local Republicans and Democrats. All of these individuals have agreed to participate in the surveys, although not all responded to this week's questions. Surveys were conducted between July 10 and July 16, 2012.
If you are an activist, party leader or elected official and would like to take part in a weekly surveys that lasts just a few minutes, please email Senior Regional Editor Jean Dubail at jean.dubail@patch.com
It *HAS* hurt them. I won't be voting republican again. Probably for a very long time.
A few facts about the national debt: $5.7 trillion - January 2001 $10.7 trillion - December 2008 $15.9 trillion - today, July, 2012
There is a difference in annual surplus and national debt. There was an ANNUAL surplus in 2000 under Clinton, but there was still trillions in national debt. Also, the roots of the housing crisis (which led to the economic problems in 2008) are traced to under Clinton, when the thinking began that everyone should be able to own a home. Thank you Barney!
no one else does either.
The Ohio Republicans -- including Roegner (who didn't like a big business/corporation she didn't like, the right-wing corp-whore she is) -- are, once again, siding with big business and playing "taxes will drive them away" card (which is a bunch of crap, which is usual with the current crop of Republicans). Instead of standing up for OHIOANS, they're defending big business to come in here, making $$ hand-over-fist and not have to pay a fair % of taxes (which are still lower than neighboring states) -- even though they'll STILL make $$ hand-over-fist. I would primarily use that against them -- big time -- because Republicans today love to talk about cutting/lowering taxes. Well, here is their chance and they've continued to REFUSE to do so-- all because of big business and to protect their huge contributors from oil/gas companies.
I see you are stalking me again this morning - how about stopping?
You mentioned one important thing - Clinton had the ability to adjust and work with the Republicans. There were many things I liked about Clinton and both Bush men. But I can't say the same about Obama.
You said: " If Ohioans were 'smart' they would elect more Independents and VOTE OUT career politicians" But, look what Mayor Jackson and Gov. Kasich were able to do together - a reform plan for Cleveland schools. It can be done if people would be willing to work together.