Great to take the long view, Governor

"After a separate public appearance in St. Clairsville yesterday, Kasich rejected the notion that Stewart's departure is related to Senate Bill 5. He also said he hadn't entertained the possibility that the bill might cause Republican political casualties.
'That's the first time anyone's ever said that to me. I'll just have to think about it,' Kasich said."

Really Governor Kasich? You never entertained the possibility that pushing through this vindictive train-wreck of a bill that devalues firefighters, policemen, and teachers might cost Republicans seats? You really have no idea what you're doing to the future of the Republican party in Ohio, do you?


http://www.dispatchpolitics.com/live/content/local_news/stories/2011/05/27/senator-denies-sb-5-backlash-prompting-resignation.html?sid=101&adsec=politics

Senate Speeches SB 5 Debate - Senator Tim Grendell - ProgressOhio

Senate Speeches SB 5 Debate - Senator Tim Grendell - ProgressOhio

Thank you Senator Grendell. Another Republican who gets it.  

Some Republicans Get It

Seitz has some good advice for the governor in this article. Also of note, he claims that Senate Republican leaders "behaved in a petty and vindictive way" in removing his chairmanship from him.I agree, Senator. It's the same vindictiveness that drives 85% of SB5, at least in relation to teachers.

"Gov. John Kasich should become more of a consensus-builder as he guides Ohio through one of the most challenging periods in its history, state Sen. Bill Seitz said Friday..."


http://news.cincinnati.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=%2FAB%2F20110429%2FNEWS0108%2F104300336%2F