Two Democratic congressmen from Ohio told reporters today that the 17 Republican candidates for a debate tonight are all alike. The Democrats say the GOP hopefuls are looking to serve the top 1%. Ideastream’s Mark Urycki reports
Republicans aren’t the only politicians in town for tonight’s GOP primary debate. Former Cleveland State Representative Nina Turner called criticized the RNC for a Tweet today honoring the 50 th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act.
“If they really really really want to honor the sacrifices of those who gave of their blood, their sweat, their tears, and their livelihood when it comes to access to the ballot box, they would push the new and improved Voting Rights Act that is in Congress right now and stop suppressing the vote throughout this country. And right here in the great state of Ohio that has happened as well.”
Youngstown Congressman Tim Ryan said the candidates aren’t debating, they’re merely auditioning for billionaires.
“They’re going to be auditioning for Sheldon Adelson, they’re going to be auditioning to the Koch brothers: Are we worthy of your money in the upcoming election.”
Marcy Kaptur of Toledo says Ohio’s own candidate John Kasich is no different and his policies in the Buckeye state prove it.
“Governor Kasich signed into law tax cuts which benefit - guess what- the top 5% of earners, as he cut millions of dollars to local governments including this one.”
Kaptur and Ryan say Democratic policies, like the auto bailout, have been more friendly to the manufacturing industry in Ohio.