How did the state of Ohio manage to elect a person devoid of common sense?

[LynneSin]

Really?

You've got counties devestated by the recent tornados and you'd rather reject federal aid even if it means that some of your citizens have lost everything and might take longer than normal to get back on your feet.

I feel bad for the folks in Ohio. Can the counties apply for the federal aid directly and just skip going thru Kasish?

http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2012/03/04/ohio-governor-kasich-turns-down-federal-disaster-aid/

Ohio Governor Kasich turns down federal disaster aid

Ohio Governor John Kasich on Saturday rejected an offer of federal aid for his tornado-stricken state that could have amounted to millions of dollars in payments and loans. Neighboring Kentucky and Indiana have already expressed their gratitude for the aid and have welcomed the arrival of FEMA teams for an initial evaluation of damage.

“I believe that we can handle this,” Kasich told Clermont County storm victims who had taken shelter in a local high school.

Clermont County officials did not share Kasich’s confidence. County Commissioner Bob Proud suggested that the state could probably handle the cleanup but that federal aid might be needed to provide temporary housing for residents who have lost their homes.


County Democratic Party Chairman Dave Lane was considerably blunter, suggesting that the Republican governor was simply trying to score political points. “I question his judgment,” Lane stated. “It would appear at first blush that he’s probably playing politics

[atreides1]

1. How you ask

Racism, bigotry, and the biggest one utter stupidity!

That's 3 I can think of....anyone else?

[Motown_Johnny]

2. Poor (D) turnout in 2010

same as the rest of the country

[Raven]

3. Here's the real deal:

as someone who has been on the front line in a few natural disasters I can tell you this:

Most people have home insurance that will cover the damage to their homes and property. The real problems come with infrastructure...clearing the roads of downed trees, finding ways to shelter people, getting kids bussed to other schools. All this costs $ and insurance is not there for that. So Kasich will spend state money and localities will spend local money and it will all end up in the tax rate individuals have to pay. Just so much ideological bullshit, again.

[LynneSin]

4. Thanks for the clarification with how the money is used

[doc03]

5. We can't even get a pot hole patched by ODOT how the hell this state going to do

Desaster relief?

[LynneSin]

7. elect a new governor

Shame you folks have to wait until next election.

[doc03]

8. In 2008 we had the most popular governor in the USA then the tea party

and Democrats setting out the election gave us the moron.

[RC]

6. Smaller government at any cost.

When will people wise up and stop voting for Republicans and DINO's

[mikekohr]

9. The Nation Elected George W.Bush,.......once

40% of this country is nuts. And the nuts show up at the polls. CONSISTANTLY. We don't.

[HopeHoops]

10. You ask this with the GOP clown car still inching along?