Bush, DeWine Economic Priorities Out of Touch with Ohio Families

AMHERST -- This week, President George W. Bush presented an economic scorecard strongly praised by Republicans. Democrats said the report underscores the depths to which the administration is out of touch with middle class families.

Bush, who DeWine has said is doing a "great job," reminded the American people he and the Republicans have turned record surpluses into a nearly $300 billion deficit. In 2001, Bush and the GOP Congress inherited a projected 10-year surplus of $5.6 trillion.

"Ohio families need someone in the Senate who is fighting for them, which includes working for the right priorities for our economy," said Congressman Sherrod Brown (D-OH). "Senator DeWine has supported nearly all the Bush economic policies that hurt middle class families, including a special tax break only for the very richest Americans. It's time for Ohio's senators to represent Ohio's priorities."

In May/June, Ohio Republican Senator George Voinovich voted against the $70 billion tax giveaway, supported by DeWine, calling it "immoral."

DeWine has been as advocated strongly for legislation benefiting his top donors, including voting for legislation that provides $7 billion in tax breaks for oil companies; higher profits for drug companies at the expense of seniors; and special tax breaks that only the richest can take advantage of.

At the same time, the budgets of Ohio families have suffered as the state lost more than 200,000 jobs, health care costs rise, and energy costs rise.

"The pay-to-play culture embraced by Mike DeWine has hurt Ohio seniors, hit Ohio families hard at the pump, and cost Ohio jobs," Brown said. "It is time for change. It is time for leadership that stands up for Ohio family values."

07/12/2006 / Permalink / Economy, (all tags)