THE ECONOMY IS STRONG AND THAT'S BAD NEWS FOR LIBERALS.

[glowbelly]

the economy is a huge issue for states like ohio and i guarantee that it will be a factor in the upcoming election.

we pay some of the highest income and sales taxes in the country and we can't keep jobs in the area, keep cops on the street or keep our schools from closing. i understand that most of those factors are local issues, but still...with gas prices going up and some of our major companies (sbc) outsourcing, you can't help but believe that some of the blame has to shift to a greater power.

it's really, really bad here. we're considering a move to a different state if it keeps up. in the past 6 months we have laid off 250 police officers, 618 teachers and sbc is about to go on strike. gas is near $2 a gallon and the mayor and the chief of police are both calling for another quarter percent income tax increase.