Category Archives: Politicians – Ohio

J.D. Vance – What Did You Say to Your Mother?

Did I see among them, the intelligence and refinement: the true, honest, patriotic heart of America? Here and there, were drops of its blood and life, but they scarcely coloured the stream of desperate adventurers which sets that way for … Continue reading

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Mike DeWine: The Illness and the Cure

Just prior to the pandemic in November 2019, Ohio’s governor Mike DeWine signed a bill that forced upon Ohio gynecologists a non-existent procedure to re-implant ectopic pregnancies. This made international news due to its irrationality: A bill to ban abortion … Continue reading

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Amy Acton Needs a Hug: But Don’t Try to Give Her One

So much chaotic, volatile and shifting energy this year of 2020 with a presidential impeachment (yes, that spanned into this year but I did have to check), a pandemic, physical distancing, an election process all but canceled, protests over race … Continue reading

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Columbus Fight Club: Andrew Ginther

When I told my cat that we were experiencing a political scandal right here in Columbus, she was shocked. “What kind of scandal would happen in Columbus?” she asked. “Political kickbacks,” I responded. “Isn’t that called lobbying?” If you wonder … Continue reading

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In the Matrix or a Dickens Novel?

Since 1999, when we question the reality around us, we ask if we are in “the matrix.” But I wonder if we should be asking, instead, if we are in a Charles Dickens novel. When I heard the new US … Continue reading

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The Ohio-New Jersey Governor Swap

If sports teams can trade players and players can change teams, why can’t states trade politicians? Take LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers basketball team. James played for the Cleveland Cavaliers from 2003-2010 when he became what Wikipedia tells me … Continue reading

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Ohio Political Fight Club: Ohio Attorney General

Ohioans are now well aware that an election is just one week away – our television shows are peppered with political ads. Don’t bother watching your favorite shows next Monday – they will probably be abridged due to the need … Continue reading

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Ohio Political Fight Club: Mandel and Pillich

Since the Ohio governor’s race is such a snooze-fest, it’s time to move on to a more exciting, raucous, energy-fueled political competition – that of Ohio Treasurer. Incumbent Treasurer and Republican Josh Mandel is being challenged by Democrat Connie Pillich. … Continue reading

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Ohio Political Fight Club: Ohio is Crying

For the last three days, Ohioans have been crying. You’ll find them under trees, in parks, stopped at the side of the road – crying. Three days ago Governor John Kasich said he would not hold public debates with Democratic … Continue reading

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Ohio Political Fight Club: Astrologically-Aligned Scandals

As OHA expected, the heat began for Ohio governor contender Ed FitzGerald as Jupiter moved into Leo from Cancer in July. The “FitzGerald Scandals” have begun. If you have children hovering over your shoulder as you read this, please turn … Continue reading

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