Below is an article that appears on the Dayton Daily News website 10/30. www.daytondailynews.com
Gov. Strickland’s Ohio approval rating drops to 48 percent; Obama at 52 percent
By William Hershey | Friday, October 30, 2009, 09:03 AM
Gov. Ted Strickland’s approval rating among Ohio adults has dropped to 48 percent in an Ohio Poll released on Friday, Oct. 30, the first time it had been below 50 percent in five Ohio Polls dating back to May 2007.
Gov. Ted StricklandIn the same poll, the approval rating for Strickland’s fellow Democrat, President Barack Obama, dropped to 52 percent, down from 63 percent in an April 2009 Ohio Poll, sponsored by the University of Cincinnati.
The poll also showed a glimmer of optimism about better times to come. Thirty three percent said economic conditions in Ohio were getting better, up from 20 percent in April and more than double the 12 percent in May who said things were getting better.
University of Cincinnati poll showing approval ratings for Gov. Strickland since May 2007.The drops in approval ratings has more immediate significance for Strickland, who’s up for re-election next year, than for Obama, just finishing the first year of a four-year term.
Eric Rademacher, Ohio Poll co-director, noted in an e-mail that more Ohioans - 48 percent - approve of Strickland’s job performance than disapprove - 37 percent.
“However, his approval has dropped 20 points since May of 07, which is almost identical to his increase in disapproval since,” Rademacher said. “So, that is a trend Strickland will want to reverse as we go into 2010.”
Other key poll findings:
*More Ohioans - 49 percent - disapprove of Strickland’s handling of the Ohio economy than approve - 41 percent.
*A majority of Democrats - 52 percent - approve of Strickland’s handling of the economy while a majority of Republicans - 58 percent - and independents - 59 percent - disapprove of how the governor’s handled the economy.
*Fifty percent of Ohioans approve of Obama’s handling of foreign affairs overall, down from 62 percent in April.
*Forty five percent of Ohioans now approve of Obama’s handling of the economy, down from 56 percent in April.
*Most Ohioans rate U.S. economic conditions as either fair - 45 percent - or poor- 47 percent, about the same as April.
*Also, most Ohioans also rate Ohio economic conditions as either fair - 39 percent - or poor - 52 percent -, again about the same as April.
The poll was taken from Oct. 14-Oct. 20 with 808 adults across the state and had a margin of error of plus or minus 3.4 percent.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Monday, October 26, 2009
School board intimidation? You decide....
Below is a strand of e-mail that has been passed to me a few times today. Now, I'm not throwing this up to pursuade anybody one way or the other. I'm putting this up to start a conversation and hear what some folks have to say. I'm curious to know because I've gotten this on more than one occasion today. Is it really a School Board member trying to intimidate an organization, or is it a candidate trying to win an election? You tell me your thoughts. Remember, please keep it clean and respectful.
-If you read the bottom e-mail first and move up the post it makes a bit more sense... (I believe "Tim" is a director/chair/president of a local football organization)
*To my knowledge the below e-mail strands are legitimate. The GCYR does not endorse either candidate. While Rob Dotson has addressed the GCYR at a monthly meeting, there is always a standing invitation to all candidates, and elected officials in Greene County. Email addresses have been removed from the strand.*
The intimidating methods used by certain Members of the Board of Education, please review. Understand a Board Member has no authority or power outside of the Public Meetings unless voted on by the Board for certain responsibilities. If anything a sitting member of the Board of Education has to be very careful not allow a perception of Abuse of Power or Conflict of Interests. Please read below and decide for yourself.
Rob Dotson
Candidate for Beavercreek Board of Education
Peg:
Let me clarify my involvement with the Football Parents Club. I met (name removed) a few times at football games I attended. After the Centerville game...which my wife and I attended...I introduced myself to Tim (last name removed), President of the Football Parents Club. I asked Tim if I could address the Football Parents Club. Mr. (last name removed) made it clear that they could not endorse a candidate or get involved in the election. He did not have a problem with me attending, since I was a Beavercreek School Parent with children that will be playing Eager Beavers next year and eventually participate in Beavercreek Football Team. During the meeting, Mr. (last name removed) clarified to the parents attending that my presence was not an endorsement.
I was told by a former PTO president that you had attended and spoke at PTO meetings while running for the Board of Education. I don't see my request to participate in the Football Club meeting any different from your appearances and participation in PTO meetings during past election cycles, PTO's are also 501(c)3 organizations. In my opinion, other candidates have equal opportunities to pursue organizations and fellowship with their members within the School System. Board Members really should be attending these organizations on a regular basis.
My discussion with the Club covered my High School Football background, including my All-Conference and Alabama Academic All-State status, as well as, receiving the Bryant-Jordan Scholar Athlete award. I discussed how football builds character and will influence these young people throughout their lives. I did ask about parent's concerns, as should all candidates. I shared my position that all programs representing Beavercreek City Schools should strive for excellence. The Beavercreek Band is a wonderful example of how dedicated students, parents, staff, and administrators can develop a program that rises to the very top of National recognition. Issues that the parent's conveyed to me about the Band and support of the Band, I directed back to the principal, athletic director and superintendent. Board members in no way have any authority or power, influence, or represent the Board outside of public Board meetings without a vote of the Board. I am sure you are aware of this. I don't see Mr. Absher's opinion of what we discussed at the meeting as an endorsement.
Peg , I will say how deeply disturbed I am with your e-mail to Mr. Absher, a dedicated parent volunteer. In my opinion, this type of intimidation and threatening communication is inappropriate for a sitting Board Member. I respect and appreciate your work for Beavercreek City Schools, especially your efforts with Mr. Morrison to secure improvements to the Football Stadium...which does support other activities outside of football. It is also my opinion that your e-mail brings credence to the innuendo and rumor about your intimidation methods and the use of your position to improperly influence administrators and organizations.
With respect and admiration,
Rob Dotson
Candidate Beavercreek Board of Education
Tim:
I am very deeply disturbed to read this message. First, the football
club, I believe, operates as a 501(3)(c) nonprofit in support of the
school district. I believe you have just put that nonprofit status at
risk. You are not a Political Action Committee and I believe if you
check with your attorney you are going to find that you have gone beyond
your charter.
Inviting a political candidate to attend a school related function for
the purposes of giving his pitch for election is a foul. The candidate
should know better, as well.
In addition, your support of this candidate to entities in the business
community is a representation of the school district. You simply have
no authority to do this. It appears that the district is backing your
endorsement.
I am referring this to the district authorities who deal with these type
of issues for their action. Meanwhile, since I really don't want to see
any harm come to the Football Club (who do you think was half of the
team that got your field, anyway?) I would make some suggestions:
You owe the other five candidates and audience with the same people, and
it cannot be on school grounds.
You, and the candidate, owe the other five people an apology as well. I
think you better send and email to all the people this one has been sent
to telling them where the meeting you are scheduling will be.
This is a very serious matter. I suggest you get on it. Any one of the
candidates, or the district can file a complaint that will definitely be
supported. You have nicely documented it for us.
Peg Arnold
*****Update*****
This is the article that appeared on the Dayton Daily News website 10/28. Just some more details to ponder...
By Christopher Magan, Staff Writer
10:30 PM Tuesday, October 27, 2009
BEAVERCREEK — A school board candidate’s visit to a football booster club meeting and subsequent e-mail from the club president offering information about his platform has upset other candidates.
Robert Dotson, one of five candidates for three school board seats, visited a Beavercreek Football Club meeting at the high school earlier this month to “talk about what concerns parents had.”
After the meeting, the group’s president, Tim Absher, sent an e-mail to some club members offering information about Dotson while acknowledging the club couldn’t officially back a candidate.
Generally, Ohio law prohibits nonprofit organizations from getting involved in campaigns. There are exceptions for public forums and other events when equal time is offered to all candidates.
Dotson’s visit and Absher’s e-mail raised a red flag with two sitting board members, Peg Arnold and Joyce Carter, who feared the move could put the group’s nonprofit status in jeopardy.
“I’m very concerned about making sure we play by the rules,” said Arnold, who sent a message to the club warning about the conflict. Arnold denied rumors she has campaigned at parent teacher organizations in past races.
Allowing only one candidate to speak to the group is unfair, Carter said.
Kim Grant, another candidate, said if Dotson broke the rules she didn’t think he did so maliciously. Candidate Donna Dempsey declined comment.
Dotson said he went to the booster meeting because he was interested in the club and was not campaigning.
“It just came down to talking about football and (club members) concerns,” he said.
Dotson added that he felt Arnold’s letter to club president Absher was “intimidating and threatening.”
Absher said Tuesday if there was an appearance of conflict it was an “innocent mistake on my part.”
-If you read the bottom e-mail first and move up the post it makes a bit more sense... (I believe "Tim" is a director/chair/president of a local football organization)
*To my knowledge the below e-mail strands are legitimate. The GCYR does not endorse either candidate. While Rob Dotson has addressed the GCYR at a monthly meeting, there is always a standing invitation to all candidates, and elected officials in Greene County. Email addresses have been removed from the strand.*
The intimidating methods used by certain Members of the Board of Education, please review. Understand a Board Member has no authority or power outside of the Public Meetings unless voted on by the Board for certain responsibilities. If anything a sitting member of the Board of Education has to be very careful not allow a perception of Abuse of Power or Conflict of Interests. Please read below and decide for yourself.
Rob Dotson
Candidate for Beavercreek Board of Education
Peg:
Let me clarify my involvement with the Football Parents Club. I met (name removed) a few times at football games I attended. After the Centerville game...which my wife and I attended...I introduced myself to Tim (last name removed), President of the Football Parents Club. I asked Tim if I could address the Football Parents Club. Mr. (last name removed) made it clear that they could not endorse a candidate or get involved in the election. He did not have a problem with me attending, since I was a Beavercreek School Parent with children that will be playing Eager Beavers next year and eventually participate in Beavercreek Football Team. During the meeting, Mr. (last name removed) clarified to the parents attending that my presence was not an endorsement.
I was told by a former PTO president that you had attended and spoke at PTO meetings while running for the Board of Education. I don't see my request to participate in the Football Club meeting any different from your appearances and participation in PTO meetings during past election cycles, PTO's are also 501(c)3 organizations. In my opinion, other candidates have equal opportunities to pursue organizations and fellowship with their members within the School System. Board Members really should be attending these organizations on a regular basis.
My discussion with the Club covered my High School Football background, including my All-Conference and Alabama Academic All-State status, as well as, receiving the Bryant-Jordan Scholar Athlete award. I discussed how football builds character and will influence these young people throughout their lives. I did ask about parent's concerns, as should all candidates. I shared my position that all programs representing Beavercreek City Schools should strive for excellence. The Beavercreek Band is a wonderful example of how dedicated students, parents, staff, and administrators can develop a program that rises to the very top of National recognition. Issues that the parent's conveyed to me about the Band and support of the Band, I directed back to the principal, athletic director and superintendent. Board members in no way have any authority or power, influence, or represent the Board outside of public Board meetings without a vote of the Board. I am sure you are aware of this. I don't see Mr. Absher's opinion of what we discussed at the meeting as an endorsement.
Peg , I will say how deeply disturbed I am with your e-mail to Mr. Absher, a dedicated parent volunteer. In my opinion, this type of intimidation and threatening communication is inappropriate for a sitting Board Member. I respect and appreciate your work for Beavercreek City Schools, especially your efforts with Mr. Morrison to secure improvements to the Football Stadium...which does support other activities outside of football. It is also my opinion that your e-mail brings credence to the innuendo and rumor about your intimidation methods and the use of your position to improperly influence administrators and organizations.
With respect and admiration,
Rob Dotson
Candidate Beavercreek Board of Education
Tim:
I am very deeply disturbed to read this message. First, the football
club, I believe, operates as a 501(3)(c) nonprofit in support of the
school district. I believe you have just put that nonprofit status at
risk. You are not a Political Action Committee and I believe if you
check with your attorney you are going to find that you have gone beyond
your charter.
Inviting a political candidate to attend a school related function for
the purposes of giving his pitch for election is a foul. The candidate
should know better, as well.
In addition, your support of this candidate to entities in the business
community is a representation of the school district. You simply have
no authority to do this. It appears that the district is backing your
endorsement.
I am referring this to the district authorities who deal with these type
of issues for their action. Meanwhile, since I really don't want to see
any harm come to the Football Club (who do you think was half of the
team that got your field, anyway?) I would make some suggestions:
You owe the other five candidates and audience with the same people, and
it cannot be on school grounds.
You, and the candidate, owe the other five people an apology as well. I
think you better send and email to all the people this one has been sent
to telling them where the meeting you are scheduling will be.
This is a very serious matter. I suggest you get on it. Any one of the
candidates, or the district can file a complaint that will definitely be
supported. You have nicely documented it for us.
Peg Arnold
*****Update*****
This is the article that appeared on the Dayton Daily News website 10/28. Just some more details to ponder...
By Christopher Magan, Staff Writer
10:30 PM Tuesday, October 27, 2009
BEAVERCREEK — A school board candidate’s visit to a football booster club meeting and subsequent e-mail from the club president offering information about his platform has upset other candidates.
Robert Dotson, one of five candidates for three school board seats, visited a Beavercreek Football Club meeting at the high school earlier this month to “talk about what concerns parents had.”
After the meeting, the group’s president, Tim Absher, sent an e-mail to some club members offering information about Dotson while acknowledging the club couldn’t officially back a candidate.
Generally, Ohio law prohibits nonprofit organizations from getting involved in campaigns. There are exceptions for public forums and other events when equal time is offered to all candidates.
Dotson’s visit and Absher’s e-mail raised a red flag with two sitting board members, Peg Arnold and Joyce Carter, who feared the move could put the group’s nonprofit status in jeopardy.
“I’m very concerned about making sure we play by the rules,” said Arnold, who sent a message to the club warning about the conflict. Arnold denied rumors she has campaigned at parent teacher organizations in past races.
Allowing only one candidate to speak to the group is unfair, Carter said.
Kim Grant, another candidate, said if Dotson broke the rules she didn’t think he did so maliciously. Candidate Donna Dempsey declined comment.
Dotson said he went to the booster meeting because he was interested in the club and was not campaigning.
“It just came down to talking about football and (club members) concerns,” he said.
Dotson added that he felt Arnold’s letter to club president Absher was “intimidating and threatening.”
Absher said Tuesday if there was an appearance of conflict it was an “innocent mistake on my part.”
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Ohio Young Republicans Announcement
Ohio Young Republicans Announces
Ohio Young Republicans State Convention and Election of New Officers
Toledo, Ohio - September 26, 2009 - Young Republicans from all across the state of Ohio convened upon Toledo, Ohio to hold the annual Ohio Young Republican State Convention. During the course of this exciting weekend, attendees were treated to a variety of great speakers and events. The election of new state officers was conducted, and Ryan Johnson was chosen as the new Ohio Young Republican State Chairman. Having more than 30 counties chartered in the State of Ohio, the Ohio Young Republicans are one of the largest federated clubs with the Young Republican National Federation.
As the oldest political youth organization in the United States, the Young Republicans (YRs) have long been an instrumental part to the growth and success of the Republican Party. Through networking and education, YRs are garnering a better understanding of the issues of the day and impacting elections across the country. The organization is comprised of Republicans between the ages of 18 and 40.
With the upcoming election in 2010, the Young Republicans will be vital to the success of the Republican candidates across the state of Ohio. Utilizing a variety of outlets, including Facebook and Twitter, the Ohio Young Republicans will make its strategy and vision known. Under Chairman Johnson's leadership, the OYRs are looking forward to producing many victories in 2010 and years to come.
Ryan Johnson, Chairman (Lake Co., OH)
Ryan Johnson is a lifelong resident of Lake County and graduate of Mentor High School. He attended John Carroll University and Lakeland Community College.
He is employed as the Sales Manager for Royal Oak Recycling in Cleveland.
For the past five years he has served as Vice President of the Lake-Geauga Young Republicans.
Since 2007 he has also been the National Committeeman for the Ohio Young Republicans.
He is the former 2nd Vice Chairman of the Lake County Republican Party and sits on their Central Committee.
Ryan currently resides in Concord Township.
The Ohio Young Republicans
State Board
Elected Officers
Chairman - Ryan Johnson, Lake Geauga Cos.
Co-Chairman - Katy Hill, Montgomery Co.
Treasurer - Stacey Disterhof, Greater Cleveland
Secretary - Sarah Spence, Cap City
National Committeeman - Andy Ballard, Belmont Co.
National Committeewoman - Monique Cox-Moore, Stark Co.
Executive Regional Vice-Chair - Zach Upton, Greene Co.
Northwest Regional Vice-Chair - Jeff Simpson, Toledo Area
Northeast Regional Vice-Chair - Roak Zeller, Trumbull/Portage Co.
Central Regional Vice-Chair - Sara Molski, Cap City
Southwest Regional Vice-Chair - David Barger, Darke Co.
Southeast Regional Vice-Chair - Sara Marie Brenner, Delaware Co.
Appointed Staff
Executive Director - Chase Francis, Hancock Co.
Communications Director - Mary Jo Kubicki, Warren Co.
Parliamentarian - Dan Tierney, Cap City
Legal Counsel - Dan Barham, Cap City
Assistant Treasurer - Candice Miller, Greater Cleveland
County Chairman
Ashtabula County - Jason Strong
Belmont County - Andy Ballard
Blue Chip (Greater Cincinnati) - Charlie Norman
Butler County - Michael Oster
Cap City (Franklin Co.) - Dan Barham
Champaign County - Greg Harvey
Darke County - David Barger
Delaware County - Sara Marie Brenner
Fairfield County - Brad Lutz
Greater Cleveland - Joe Amschlinger
Greene County - Zach Upton
Hancock County - Chase Francis
Hardin County - Brad Heckathorne
Harding Area (Crawford, Wyandot, & Marion Counties) - Brian Osborne
Huron County - Alan Furey
Knox County - Tyler Fehrman
Lake Geauga Counties - Don Trivisonno
Lawrence County - Lisa Brown
Licking County - Mike Frazier
Mercer County - Greg Homan
Montgomery County - Rhonda Borgerding
Morrow County - Jeremiah Wagner
Muskingum County - Kristen Hardcastle
Ottawa County - Jennifer Widmer
Perry County - Justin Johnson
Portage/Trumbull Counties - Roak Zeller
Putnam County - Justin Barnhart
Stark County - Monique Cox Moore
Summit County - Matt Timbrook
Toledo Mavericks (Lucas Co.) - Jeff Simpson
Warren County - Desiree Batsche
Wayne County - Matthew Long
Union County - Betty Lassiter
Committee Chairs
Bylaws - Dan Tierney, Cap City
Campaign - George Brown, Greater Cleveland
Credentials - Mary Jo Kubicki, Warren Co.
Finance - Amy Sabeth, Lake-Geauga Co.
Public Relations - Mary Jo Kubicki, Warren Co.
Resolutions - Nick Wahoff, Cap City
Site Selection - Chase Francis, Hancock Co.
###
Ohio Young Republicans State Convention and Election of New Officers
Toledo, Ohio - September 26, 2009 - Young Republicans from all across the state of Ohio convened upon Toledo, Ohio to hold the annual Ohio Young Republican State Convention. During the course of this exciting weekend, attendees were treated to a variety of great speakers and events. The election of new state officers was conducted, and Ryan Johnson was chosen as the new Ohio Young Republican State Chairman. Having more than 30 counties chartered in the State of Ohio, the Ohio Young Republicans are one of the largest federated clubs with the Young Republican National Federation.
As the oldest political youth organization in the United States, the Young Republicans (YRs) have long been an instrumental part to the growth and success of the Republican Party. Through networking and education, YRs are garnering a better understanding of the issues of the day and impacting elections across the country. The organization is comprised of Republicans between the ages of 18 and 40.
With the upcoming election in 2010, the Young Republicans will be vital to the success of the Republican candidates across the state of Ohio. Utilizing a variety of outlets, including Facebook and Twitter, the Ohio Young Republicans will make its strategy and vision known. Under Chairman Johnson's leadership, the OYRs are looking forward to producing many victories in 2010 and years to come.
Ryan Johnson, Chairman (Lake Co., OH)
Ryan Johnson is a lifelong resident of Lake County and graduate of Mentor High School. He attended John Carroll University and Lakeland Community College.
He is employed as the Sales Manager for Royal Oak Recycling in Cleveland.
For the past five years he has served as Vice President of the Lake-Geauga Young Republicans.
Since 2007 he has also been the National Committeeman for the Ohio Young Republicans.
He is the former 2nd Vice Chairman of the Lake County Republican Party and sits on their Central Committee.
Ryan currently resides in Concord Township.
The Ohio Young Republicans
State Board
Elected Officers
Chairman - Ryan Johnson, Lake Geauga Cos.
Co-Chairman - Katy Hill, Montgomery Co.
Treasurer - Stacey Disterhof, Greater Cleveland
Secretary - Sarah Spence, Cap City
National Committeeman - Andy Ballard, Belmont Co.
National Committeewoman - Monique Cox-Moore, Stark Co.
Executive Regional Vice-Chair - Zach Upton, Greene Co.
Northwest Regional Vice-Chair - Jeff Simpson, Toledo Area
Northeast Regional Vice-Chair - Roak Zeller, Trumbull/Portage Co.
Central Regional Vice-Chair - Sara Molski, Cap City
Southwest Regional Vice-Chair - David Barger, Darke Co.
Southeast Regional Vice-Chair - Sara Marie Brenner, Delaware Co.
Appointed Staff
Executive Director - Chase Francis, Hancock Co.
Communications Director - Mary Jo Kubicki, Warren Co.
Parliamentarian - Dan Tierney, Cap City
Legal Counsel - Dan Barham, Cap City
Assistant Treasurer - Candice Miller, Greater Cleveland
County Chairman
Ashtabula County - Jason Strong
Belmont County - Andy Ballard
Blue Chip (Greater Cincinnati) - Charlie Norman
Butler County - Michael Oster
Cap City (Franklin Co.) - Dan Barham
Champaign County - Greg Harvey
Darke County - David Barger
Delaware County - Sara Marie Brenner
Fairfield County - Brad Lutz
Greater Cleveland - Joe Amschlinger
Greene County - Zach Upton
Hancock County - Chase Francis
Hardin County - Brad Heckathorne
Harding Area (Crawford, Wyandot, & Marion Counties) - Brian Osborne
Huron County - Alan Furey
Knox County - Tyler Fehrman
Lake Geauga Counties - Don Trivisonno
Lawrence County - Lisa Brown
Licking County - Mike Frazier
Mercer County - Greg Homan
Montgomery County - Rhonda Borgerding
Morrow County - Jeremiah Wagner
Muskingum County - Kristen Hardcastle
Ottawa County - Jennifer Widmer
Perry County - Justin Johnson
Portage/Trumbull Counties - Roak Zeller
Putnam County - Justin Barnhart
Stark County - Monique Cox Moore
Summit County - Matt Timbrook
Toledo Mavericks (Lucas Co.) - Jeff Simpson
Warren County - Desiree Batsche
Wayne County - Matthew Long
Union County - Betty Lassiter
Committee Chairs
Bylaws - Dan Tierney, Cap City
Campaign - George Brown, Greater Cleveland
Credentials - Mary Jo Kubicki, Warren Co.
Finance - Amy Sabeth, Lake-Geauga Co.
Public Relations - Mary Jo Kubicki, Warren Co.
Resolutions - Nick Wahoff, Cap City
Site Selection - Chase Francis, Hancock Co.
###
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
When Bush spoke to school children...
Just in case anyone has forgotten when President Bush spoke to school children and the uproar it caused....
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/blogs/beltway-confidential/When-Bush-spoke-to-students-Democrats-investigated-held-hearings-57694347.html
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/blogs/beltway-confidential/When-Bush-spoke-to-students-Democrats-investigated-held-hearings-57694347.html
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Petro not going to run....
thanks to friends at www.rightohio.com for passing this info along...
I have word from credible sources that former Attorney General Jim Petro will not be running for Chief Justice of the Ohio Supreme Court. Petro is simply too busy making piles of money with Stan Chesley, and has even allowed his domain name, JimPetro.com, to expire.
http://www.rightohio.com/2009/07/19/jim-petro-is-not-running-for-chief-justice/
I have word from credible sources that former Attorney General Jim Petro will not be running for Chief Justice of the Ohio Supreme Court. Petro is simply too busy making piles of money with Stan Chesley, and has even allowed his domain name, JimPetro.com, to expire.
http://www.rightohio.com/2009/07/19/jim-petro-is-not-running-for-chief-justice/
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