Also, John Kasichhas all but officially announced that he is running for Governor. People may want to take note that whenever I mention John Kasich in my newsletters, I get very strong negative responses from the people that care most about gun rights. Mr. Kasich has a lot of work to do to repair that chasm. If he fails to do so, and he wins the Primary Election, the gun groups have made it very clear to me that they will be supporting Ted Strictland for re-election. That would be very disheartening to lose such an important and powerful (traditionally) Republican constituency. That being said, I like John Kasich. He has a lot of very good ideas for Ohio. I am especially excited about him wanting to abolish the Ohio income tax. That is my primary economic issue for Ohio.
Note to Mr. Kasich: As a freedom loving American, I was very disappointed by your vote in favor of the failed Clinton gun ban in 1994. I, and many others, are passionate about protecting the 2nd Amendment. Please tell me that you were caught up in the theater of the moment and made a mistake. Additionally, I want to know that you would take back your vote if you could. I will accept your apology (if offered) and tell you that all is forgiven. Please help me to help you win the gun vote.
This source is a real mover and shaker in the Ohio Republican Party and is well connected. This does not bode well for Mr. Kasich or the ORP if he is nominated. Mr. Kasich had best skip some of the party events in favor of attending a few gun shows and perhaps some Firearms Association meetings. This type of thing could allow a Coughlin to come in under the radar; or even worse, it could be an easy reelection bid for T-Shirt Ted, he of the pimp my vote for stimulus money that never comes.
Some other interesting things....
Chief Justice Thomas Moyer will be retiring. Former Attorney General, Jim Petro, will run for that seat. Jim was a great AG. He is very smart and would be a great Chief Justice. Additionally, Justice Maureen O'Conner wants to run for Chief Justice. She has also served Ohio well. It is important to note that Justice O'Connor would have to resign and Ted Strictland would appoint a Democrat.
These are some interesting observations by my source as well. I am not sure if Petro would be a good Chief Justice. He has seemed a little bit too much of a squish for me. However, I will look into some of his work as AG, where many people did laud him for his efforts. I think Justice O'Connor would be a fantastic CJ, but I don't want Teddy Boy touching the Supreme Court with his disgustingly diseased hands.
One final note, regarding Mary Taylor. My source seems to think that all the talk of her running for Guv or Senator next time is just that....talk:
Mary Taylor will run for re-election. It is very important that we support her and retain this Apportionment Board seat. Mary is a great lady and has been doing a fabulous job for Ohio.
This is great news.....Mary Taylor has done a fabulous job as auditor, and her political future is bright. However, right now, the state needs her where she is, but will be looking forward to what she has to offer in the future.
