State of Ohio Archives: on Principles & Values

JD Vance: Leaders conspire to make life harder for normal Americans

JD Vance: Known as the "Trump Whisperer" for explaining his support

"Trump was just talking about real issues," said Vance. "And whether you agreed or disagreed with the president I think most people recognized that he actually identified something real in our country, which is that a lot of the communities feel like they've been left behind, because they have been left behind."

JD Vance: Willing to wade through a little crap to save this country

JD Vance: Critical of Trump in 2016, enthusiastic supporter in 2020

JD Vance: 2016: Trump makes people I care about afraid

JD Vance: Wokeness will make everything boring and ugly

"Wokeness will make everything boring and ugly," he wrote.

JD Vance: 2016: Trump reprehensible; 2020: evolved to support Trump

CNN uncovered old tweets in which Vance had called Trump "reprehensible" in relation to his policies on "immigrants, Muslims etc." In another tweet from 2016, Vance said he would vote for an independent candidate, Evan McMullin, rather than Trump or Hillary Clinton. In early 2016, Vance wrote in USA Today that "Trump's actual policy proposals, such as they are, range from immoral to absurd."

Vance gave a penitent interview [this week]: "I ask folks not to judge me based on what I said in 2016, because I've been very open that I did say those critical things and I regret them, and I regret being wrong about the guy," Vance said.

Tim Ryan: Incorporated yoga into his presidential run

Bernie Moreno: Stop socialism, cancel culture, & corruption

America is incredible--don't blow it. If you listen to the most powerful, loud forces in this country, they'd have you believe that America is fundamentally flawed. They want to extinguish what has been the beacon of freedom and liberty around the world, and they'll do anything to make it happen. It's terrifying, and we have to fight back.

Josh Mandel: 2011: Refused to return donation from Nazi reenactor

Josh Mandel: Pulverize the "uni-party," no desire to be part of that club

Mike Gibbons: Running to help people achieve their American Dreams

Mike Gibbons: We need to stand up to cancel culture

Josh Mandel: We exercise freedom of religion, not freedom from religion

Josh Mandel: It's time we remind everyone of God's importance

Nan Whaley: Focus on economy, no compromise on core progressive values

Jane Timken: Second Trump impeachment was unconstitutional and a sham

Timken: I did disagree with Anthony Gonzalez's vote and have said that repeatedly. The second impeachment was unconstitutional and a sham, and I have called out Anthony Gonzalez on that issue, so I want to make that very clear.

Jane Timken: I denounce QAnon, I don't agree with them

Timken: Look, I denounce QAnon. I don't agree with them. But, you know, Marjorie Taylor Greene was elected duly, and she has the right to voice her opinions and represent her constituents.

Jane Timken: Advance the Trump agenda without fear or hesitation

Josh Mandel: Supports President Trump's America first Agenda

Josh Mandel: 2011: Refused to return donation from Nazi reenactor

Josh Mandel: Stand up for the Trump America first agenda

"Let me be very clear: I am going to Washington to pulverize what I call the uni-party," he said. "The uni-party is this group of Democrats and Republicans who sound the same and stand for nothing, and they're more interested in getting invited to cocktail parties than they are in standing up for the Constitution and standing up for the American people, and I have no desire to be part of that club. I'm going to Washington to take on the system. Whether that means taking on Republican leaders, Democrat leaders, I don't care."

Tim Ryan: Respects footballer Baker Mayfield for his grit & resiliency

A: I don't know if he's my hero or not, but I have a ton of respect for Baker Mayfield. He is someone who had to walk on twice to make college football teams, and continue to overcome adversity and prove his critics wrong time and time again. I think he's a pretty good example and role model for our kids to learn how to develop that type of grit and resiliency.

Mike DeWine: Protests against me protected by First Amendment

Mike Gibbons: Keep God in the public sphere

A: Strongly support

John Kasich: Respect for secular humanists

Josh Mandel: OpEd: Attacked ADL for report on extremists hate groups

Or side with white nationalists, Nazi sympathizers, avowed racists and other hate groups.

For anyone with a shred of decency, this was an easy call. Mandel sided with hate. On July 20, Mandel ripped the ADL's decision to publish a report identifying key members of extremist hate groups. The ADL, he tweeted, has "become a partisan witchhunt group targeting people for political beliefs."

Josh Mandel: Attacked ADL for report on extremists hate groups

For anyone with a shred of decency, this was an easy call. Mandel sided with hate. On July 20, Mandel ripped the ADL's decision to publish a report identifying key members of extremist hate groups. The ADL, he tweeted, has "become a partisan witchhunt group targeting people for political beliefs."

Connie Pillich: Announced candidacy on route of Cincinnati Women's March

As Governor, Connie will take the lessons she learned as a Captain in the U.S. Air Force to provide the progressive and unflinching leadership Ohioans need to improve our schools, rebuild our infrastructure, and bring back the industry and jobs that can support a family.

The youngest of five, Connie grew up in a working-class neighborhood in the shadow of a steel mill, which closed. Connie put herself through college with an ROTC scholarship, student loans, and part-time work.

Mary Taylor: Served as Director of Insurance, while Lt. Governor

She took a big pay cut upon resigning. As a cabinet director, Taylor earned $150,405 a year rather than the lieutenant governor's salary of $78,021.

Gov. Kasich, who will be forced from office by term limits in January 2019, has said he supports his No. 2 amid the field of gubernatorial candidates. "I am grateful for her work and will continue to rely on her advice and counsel as lieutenant governor," Kasich said in a statement.

Jim Renacci: OhioFirst: the day of the career politicians needs to change

Renacci, who strongly backed Republican Donald Trump for president last year, is serving his fourth term in Congress. Before entering politics, though, he owned nursing homes and other business ventures over three decades. "I was a business guy for 30 years, someone who created jobs and employed people. I want to use that background and experience. I do believe Donald Trump said the same thing. I supported Donald Trump because I believe the day of the career politicians, especially in D.C. but also here in Ohio, needs to change," Renacci said.

Warren Davidson: Political left has maintained a progressive attack on faith

Davidson: I committed to following Christ to the best of my ability at 3:34 am on 19 August 1987. To succinctly describe my doctrine, Ephesians 2:1-10. How do I translate that into my values? I strive to live a fully integrated life. My first ministry focus is my family. Before the fall, God gave Adam work to do. I strive to honor God in my work, in how I treat others, in shaping our cultures, and in being excellent at the work itself. I sometimes fail, but I always strive. I grow with others via regular church and small groups. In public policy, the political left has maintained a progressive attack on faith that is well contrasted by the differences between the persuasive language of Uncle Tom's Cabin and the debates of today. We need leaders who can protect religious liberty for all by ensuring that government is limited to its Constitutionally enumerated powers.

Sherrod Brown: AdWatch: nepotistic hiring practices at the state treasury

Mandel's campaign says Brown went negative to distract from his record. Brown's campaign says outside groups have already spent $5 million on Mandel's behalf attacking Brown, who is a former state secretary and congressman.

Josh Mandel: OpEd: Missed 14 monthly meetings as Ohio Treasurer

John Kasich: Kasich rhymes with Basic

The son of a mailman, John grew up in a blue collar neighborhood in McKee's Rocks, Pennsylvania, just outside of Pittsburgh. Like many Americans his values were shaped by a childhood rooted in faith, family, community and common sense.

John Kasich: Host of weekly news show, "Heartland with John Kasich"

Jon Husted: Public prayer in Legislature is free speech

After questions about the policy arose, Husted stood strong on the principles of free speech and religious tolerance by protecting the important tradition of reflection and guidance through prayer.

Lee Fisher: I'm just as angry at Washington insiders as you are

Portman said, "One thing we need to do is to not promote policies in Washington that he's promoting that makes it harder to get ahead in Ohio."

"In this election, you have a very, very clear choice," Fisher told debate viewers. "You can choose someone who has been on the ground in every corner of this state working to save jobs in the middle of this national recession and is just as angry as you are at the Washington insiders who caused this recession. Or you can choose my opponent, Congressman Portman, who the Washington Post calls Mr. Washington."

Portman said, "If you like the way things are going, think we're headed in the right direction, you should probably support my opponent. If you're ready for a change, if you believe there's a better way, I hope you'll join our cause."

Rob Portman: If you like the way things are going, support my opponent

Portman said, "One thing we need to do is to not promote policies in Washington that he's promoting that makes it harder to get ahead in Ohio."

"In this election, you have a very, very clear choice," Fisher told debate viewers. "You can choose someone who has been on the ground in every corner of this state working to save jobs in the middle of this national recession and is just as angry as you are at the Washington insiders who caused this recession. Or you can choose my opponent, Congressman Portman, who the Washington Post calls Mr. Washington."

Portman said, "If you like the way things are going, think we're headed in the right direction, you should probably support my opponent. If you're ready for a change, if you believe there's a better way, I hope you'll join our cause."

Lee Fisher: Ohio voters are mad as hell over Republican policies

Portman, a top adviser to President George W. Bush, stuck to his main campaign theme: Fisher and the Democrats are to blame for Ohio's nearly 400,000 job losses.

Both candidates argued that other was of more of a career politician and insider, which injected energy into the debate. Fisher referred to Portman--a former corporate lawyer--as a lobbyist, Mr. Washington, a rubber stamp and the chief architect of Bush policies.

Asked by a debate panelist to reconcile such claims with his own long career as a political insider, Fisher said, "The bottom line is not so much whether you serve, it's who you serve. I think he's serving the lobbyists and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the insurance industry and Wall Street," Fisher said.

Rob Portman: A top adviser to President George W. Bush

Portman, a top adviser to President George W. Bush, stuck to his main campaign theme: Fisher and the Democrats are to blame for Ohio's nearly 400,000 job losses.

Both candidates argued that other was of more of a career politician and insider, which injected energy into the debate. Fisher referred to Portman--a former corporate lawyer--as a lobbyist, Mr. Washington, a rubber stamp and the chief architect of Bush policies.

Asked by a debate panelist to reconcile such claims with his own long career as a political insider, Fisher said, "The bottom line is not so much whether you serve, it's who you serve. I think he's serving the lobbyists and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the insurance industry and Wall Street," Fisher said.

Mike DeWine: Worked in a bi-partisan manner to get things done

Mike DeWine: Brown does not represent the mainstream of Ohio

Sherrod Brown: Endorsed by conservative group that cares about tax fairness

Paul Hackett: Ohio Democrats need an 88-county strategy to win elections

All over this state I meet people who feel forgotten by their party. that the red pigment their town or county represents on a map serves as a stop sign to their party when resources are being handed out. If we fail to compete in every region of this state, we will continue to fail in election after election. This party needs an eighty-eight county strategy for growing our party and building a farm team of candidates. If we ever want to win an election, we must compete in every county, city, town and precinct.