Kasich: Holding grudges on taxpayer time..

[one_voice]

Apparently a loss for LeBron James is a win for Ohio Gov. John Kasich.

Following the Dallas Mavericks’s triumph over the Miami Heat in the NBA finals on Sunday, the governor issued a resolution honoring the Texas team. According to a press release, he “declared members of the team and their fans to be ‘Honorary Ohioans.’ Gov. Kasich praised the Mavericks for the loyalty, integrity and teamwork they demonstrated throughout the season.”

James used to play for the Kasich’s home team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, but he left to join the Miami Heat last summer.

In the resolution, the governor not so subtly dissed James for his departure by highlighting a player who made the opposite decision. Kasich praised the finals MVP Dirk Nowitzki for passing up free agency last year and “remaining loyal to the team, city and fans for whom he played his entire career.”

During his 2010 gubernatorial campaign, Kasich said he wouldn’t beg James to stay in Cleveland. Opponents said the comment would cost him votes, but he went on to win the race nonetheless.

http://www.politico.com/blogs/click/0611/Ohio_gov_is_happy_LeBron_lost.html

[WCGreen]

1. I think it silly that any elected official behave this way...

But there are enough democrats out there who stoop this low when they are in office...

[FSogol]

2. Politicians in Dallas and/or Miami can act this way following the win, but Ohio?

Anther aspect of GOP politics: Being a sore loser and being a poor winner.