Ohio Democratic Party releases “Soul Brothers” video aimed at Kasich
This in via e-mail from the Ohio Democratic Party:
WEB VIDEO: As Kasich Trots Around with GOP Presidential Hopefuls, Ohio Democratic Party Releases Flashback Footage of Kasich’s 2000 “Soul Brother” Endorsement of George W. Bush
Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels Comes to Ohio Tomorrow for Kasich; Pawlenty, Gingrich, Romney Already Visited
COLUMBUS – Today, The Ohio Democratic Party released a new web video that unearths footage of Congressman John Kasich endorsing then-candidate George W. Bush in 2000, after Kasich dropped his own bid for the White House. In the web ad, Kasich, in his own words, aligns himself with President Bush on economic policies that failed Ohio and stated that Bush is his “Soul Brother” who “sees the future of America the same way I do.”
Congressman Kasich has spent much time during this campaign with 2012 GOP presidential hopefuls. Tomorrow, Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels – a likely 2012 contender – will come to Cleveland to campaign for Kasich. Other 2012 GOP presidential prospects who have campaigned for Kasich include Tim Pawlenty, Newt Gingrich, Mike Huckabee and Mitt Romney. Additionally, Kasich invited George W. Bush’s brother Jeb Bush to campaign for him, although the “Soul Brother” himself has not yet made it.
The web video, “Soul Brothers,” can be seen here.
TRANSCRIPT:
KASICH: Many times when I’d watch the Governor [George Bush] delivering a speech or an interview on television. I swear I could have turned the sound on and put my own voice in there, and so I feel as though I have a soul brother, somebody that, that sees this – a future for our country – the same way that I have… So Governor, I’m very proud to join your team today. I, I can’t find any issues that I have problems with him on. I believe in the way he communicates.
BUSH: Also I’m a firm and fierce advocate of free trade, unfettered free trade.
KASICH: And George Bush’s term of “compassionate conservative” really kind of defines exactly what John Kasich is all about.
REPORTER: What are his chances for getting the vice presidential?
BUSH: They just increased.
KASICH: [Laughs] Oh, man… Like I say, I think we’re soul brothers.
BACKGROUND:
Mitch Daniels To Campaign With Kasich Tomorrow. The Dayton Daily News reported that Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels and Congressman Kasich are scheduled to “team up on Thursday, July 22, at 3:30 p.m. for an interactive webcast from the Cleveland area… Daniels also will attend a Cleveland-area fundraiser on Kasich’s behalf on Thursday.” [Dayton Daily News, 7/15/10]
Newt Gingrich Campaigned With Kasich. The Dayton Daily News reported that former House speaker Newt Gingrich was at Sinclair Community College campaigning with John Kasich. When asked about his bid for the 2012 presidential run, Gingrich said, “We’re not focusing on that right now. The goal is to elect Kasich, GOP U.S. Senate candidate Rob Portman and other Republicans in 2010. Nobody should worry about 2012 until we are finished getting the job done in 2010.” [Dayton Daily News, 7/19/10]
Mitt Romney Campaigned for Kasich. The Mansfield News Journal reported that former Masssachusetts governor Mitt Romney made a fundraising and campaign stop in Mansfield for John Kasich. Kasich said, “We’re here to raise money and spread the word.” [Mansfield News Journal, 6/26/10]
Jeb Bush Campaigned With Kasich. The Associated Press reported that former Florida governor and George W. Bush’s brother Jeb Bush campaigned with Kasich on three stops January 12, writing that “Kasich spokesman Rob Nichols says Bush and Kasich will lead an economic development forum in Mason on Tuesday (3/12). Bush also will headline an earlier Republican governors fundraising breakfast in Cincinnati and an evening fund raiser for Kasich.” [Associated Press, 1/11/10]
Mike Huckabee Campaigned With Kasich. HuckPac, former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee’s Political Action Committee reported that Mike Huckabee joined John Kasich on Ohio State’s campus in October. [HuckPac, 10/16/09]
Pawlenty Campaigned For Kasich, GOP. Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty was keynote speaker at the Ohio Republican Party’s “2009 Leading Ohio Dinner,” a “major GOP fundraiser” according to the Associated Press. Congressmen John Kasich and Rob Portman, candidate for Senate, were also in attendance. [Associated Press, 9/18/09; Columbus Dispatch, 9/20/09]
Go Kasich! Pretty sad when even governors are blaming Bush rather than having dignity and accepting responsibility for the problems in their states. Good to see Newt getting behind Kasich. They did amazing work in the 90’s.
July 22nd, 2010 at 7:52 amI wish Gingrich had stayed home. I don’t think he understands how not popular he is. I have this sinking feeling that ole Newt is indeed going to run for Prez next time, and that somehow the establishment Republicans are going to maneuver to get him nominated in 2012.
And Patrick – they will be blaming Bush for the next 40 years. But I don’t think it’s going to work this year. Too many people are out of work and desperate. What was the Clinton’s slogan years ago??? It’s the economy stupid.
July 22nd, 2010 at 1:04 pmYou are right about Bush. I just hope that republicans don’t look as pathetic and blame Obama for eternity if they do take back over. I know that Newt is divisive, but I like him. His books are amazing and he is full of great ideas. However, his infidelity in the 90’s was really bad. Public Policy Polling recently showed Gingrich 46, Obama 45 in a potential 2012 matchup. I think Strickland looks desperate. He can only do ads like this because he has no major accomplishments to tout.
July 22nd, 2010 at 1:11 pmMany of these “Bush” policies can be blamed on the democrats that won congress in 2006. It’s congress that passes legislation and the President signs legislation into law. So if the democrats had a majority since 2007 and Harry Reid, Chris Dodd, BARACK OBAMA, Nancy Pelosi, Barney Frank, Charlie Rangle, et al… were all part of this body passing laws that have put our country in the mess it’s in now; how can President Bush be the only one blamed???? Chris Dodd and Barney Frank are the ones that made the Fannie and Freddie mess. They are all part of the culture of corruption. It’s they, the elites (in their own minds) that are to blame. What John Kasich needs to do is release an ad where Nancy Pelosi upon taking over congress in 2007 said the democrats would have the most ethical congress ever and show Marcy Kaptur and her turning for profit companies that donate to her into non-profit companies and Charlie Rangle (who made tax laws for you and me)and his attitude of I don’t have to pay no sticking taxes who are you to question me. That guy is a tax cheat and a criminal.
http://www.politicsdaily.com/2010/07/22/charlie-rangel-will-face-house-hearing-on-possible-ethics-violat/
Here’s a good one:
http://dailyradar.com/beltwayblips/video/porker-of-the-month-july-2010-rep-marcy-kaptur/
When you live in glass houses, it’s not wise to walk around naked.
July 23rd, 2010 at 10:51 amNot only all that Pam. But the recession actually started in 2000 at the end of Clinton’s 2nd term. There was this big political argument during the 2000 presidential campaign about the “r” word. Republicans and many economists said we were in a recession (and many already losing their jobs back then agreed) – and the Clinton administration, of course, claimed we were not. I remember the press doing at least a few discussions about: were we in a recession or not, at the time.
I can recall discussing with friends here in almost-always-economically-depressed Toledo, who all thought we were definitely in a national recession in 2000. It did ramp up by 2002 under Bush, but a lot of that was inevitable, due to the way Greenspan and Clinton had manipulated things financially. Al Martin did a great piece on what was done during Clinton’s admin to make things appear more prosperous than they actually were.
July 23rd, 2010 at 11:36 amGood point Truth.
I would also like to add the head of the Ohio Democratic Party, Chris Redfern, is married to a lobbyist for the gaming industry. Um, first Governor Strickland was against casino gambling in Ohio and spoke out against it very publicly. Well the last time the issue was on the ballot, Governor Strickland was all for it. Why??? Were favors exchanged between the governor and the Redferns. I bet the Redferns made a lot of money from the casino gambling passage. I believe this doesn’t pass the smell test.
http://www.rightohio.com/tag/kim-redfern/
Hey, let’s use campaign cash to pay our future wife “rent” for living with her.
http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/local_news/stories/2007/07/31/RedfernRent.ART_ART_07-31-07_A1_KF7EORS.html
July 23rd, 2010 at 11:55 am