Miscellaneous

The Conservative Case for Rail

Posted on January 28, 2010
With today's announcement of stimulus funding for the first phase of Ohio passenger rail, I thought it would be interesting to revisit the conservative arguments for train travel.  The person profiled in this article, William Lind, grew up in Cleveland, Ohio...

18th District Congressional Candidate Fred Dailey Getting Fleeced

Posted on January 27, 2010
I don't know anyone who doesn't like Fred Dailey.  Sure, sometimes folks might disagree with him on an issue or two, but that aside, he is one of the friendliest, hardworking, and kindest individuals that I know.  That's why its upsetting to see his generous nature being taken advantage of in his ill-fated second run for Congress in the 18th Congressional District...

Congressman Jim Jordan on the State of the Union

Posted on January 27, 2010

Tea Partiers, At Least the Ohio Versions, Are All Hat and No Cattle

Posted on January 26, 2010
Here's exhibit number one as to why Dave Yost made the right decision to abandon the race for Attorney General and run for Auditor of State with the Ohio Republican Party's blessing.  He just filed his 2009 annual campaign finance report:$47,621...

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I Feel Sorry For GOP Chairman Kevin DeWine Today

Posted on January 25, 2010
No seriously, I really and truly do.Today, Ohio GOP Chairman Kevin DeWine will take a lot of crap from my colleagues on the right for engineering a candidate switch that will give his second cousin, Mike DeWine, a free pass through the primary for Attorney General...

Here's Some Higher Quality Video from Dave Yost for Auditor of State Announcement

Posted on January 25, 2010

Video from Dave Yost Presser

Posted on January 25, 2010
Courtesy of our friends over at the Capital Blog.Part 1 Part 2 

Dave Yost Building Serious Grassroots Momentum

Posted on January 21, 2010
Dave Yost's insurgent campaign to be the Ohio Republican candidate for Attorney General has racked up its fifth major local party endorsement.  Do ya think grassroots Republicans are trying to send a message or something?  From my email inbox: Subject: CLERMONT COUNTY BECOMES FIFTH TO ENDORSE DAVE YOST FOR AG   January 20, 2010   The Clermont County Republican Party tonight endorsed Delaware County Prosecutor Dave Yost for Ohio Attorney General, becoming the fifth county organization to do so...

Jon Husted Simply Running Away with Secretary of State Race

Posted on January 20, 2010
Ohio Republican Secretary of State candidate Jon Husted announced today that he has banked over $2 million in cash for his race.  WOW.At this time exactly four years ago, Jennifer Brunner, who went on to win the race, reported just a little over $184,000 on hand...

State Senate Candidate Thom Collier Pats Himself on Back for Collecting 50 Signatures

Posted on January 15, 2010
You gotta love those campaign consultants.  They never run out of ways of getting candidates to spend their money, on them of course.  Here's the latest from my email inbox.  Check bouncin Thom Collier sent out an email patting himself on the back for collecting 50 signatures to run for the Ohio Senate...

Ken Blackwell for State Auditor 2010?

Posted on January 14, 2010
Since everyone else is floating names for State Auditor, I'm going to float one too.  J. Kenneth Blackwell for Auditor of State.  Yeh, I said it.  Why the hell not?  Ken ran and won statewide in 1994, 1998, 2002, and the 2006 primary...

An Open Invitation to the Ohio Republican Party

Posted on January 12, 2010
The executive director of the Ohio Republican Party just posted this Facebook update "thinks you can find more truth in a grocery store tabloid than you can on certain Ohio political "blogs." OK, I'll bite.Please tell me which, if any, of my recent posts are not truthful...

Help Wanted: Ohio Republican Candidate for State Auditor

Posted on January 12, 2010
Candidate must be male and white, with the ability to write a large personal check or raise substantial sums of money ($4-5 million) in a very short period of time.  No help from state party will be provided.  Candidate must be moderate to liberal and willing to take orders from Kevin DeWine...

Endorsed Incumbent Mary Taylor Being Forced Out by Ohio Republican Party

Posted on January 12, 2010
In 1997 incumbent Republican State Auditor Jim Petro, who was facing re-election in 1998, raised a whopping $250,000.  $118,000 of that was a direct contribution from the Ohio Republican Party.  So in the year before his re-election, at a time when Republicans held every statewide office in Ohio, Jim Petro could only raise $132,000 on his own for this vital apportionment board seat...

With Apologies to Kevin DeWine, Kasich Appears to Be Sole Architect of Taylor Switch

Posted on January 12, 2010
Let me be upfront and honest about something just like my friend Kyle Sisk was earlier, personally I don't like John Kasich very well.  He's arrogant, rude, and has engaged in behavior towards individuals that is utterly despicable.  This is based upon what I have personally observed and in one case what a friend personally experienced and related to me...

UPDATED - John Kasich Brewing Up an Electoral Disaster

Posted on January 11, 2010
FIRST UPDATE:  BASED UPON WHAT I'M BEING TOLD OFF THE RECORD BY SOURCES CLOSE TO THE CANDIDATE, MY CASH ON HAND NUMBERS FOR THE KASICH CAMPAIGN ARE WAY OFF.  IF THAT IS THE CASE, THEN THAT'S CERTAINLY GREAT NEWS FOR THEM.  HOWEVER, UNTIL I GET A CONFIRMATION THAT I CAN PRINT, OR REVIEW THE FILING DUE ON JANUARY 31ST WE WON'T KNOW FOR SURE...

From My Email Inbox: Estate Planning in Uncertain Times - The Impact of the Repeal of the Estate Tax and What You Need to Consider

Posted on January 08, 2010
Just got a cool little report from a big law firm that was passed on from some colleagues in our local bar association.  Good info concerning the estate tax.  Report can be viewed here.

Knox County Ohio Commissioners Continue to Live Up to Jackass Award

Posted on January 05, 2010
Yesterday I awarded my very own Knox County Ohio Commissioners my very first Ohio Government Jackass Award for their failure to clear the sidewalks and the steps in front of the County Services Building and the County Courthouse of ice, snow, and slush...

The First Ohio Government Jackass Award from The Pullins Report

Posted on January 04, 2010
It's a New Year and with a New Year we introduce a new feature here at The Pullins Report, the Ohio Government Jackass Award.  The award will be presented on this blog, as I think is needed,  to an unlucky Ohio government official, agency, or group of officials that wanders onto my radar screen...

From My Email Inbox: Is There a Fear Shortage?

Posted on January 04, 2010
Here at The Pullins Report we read a lot of good blogs.  And today's blog post from Seth Godin was good enough for me to repost.  To subscribe to Seth's blog go here.Is There a Fear Shortage?If so, I'm not seeing it.When something is scarce, it's valuable and smart people try to make more of it...

My Contributions to a New, and Free E-Book

Posted on January 04, 2010
I participated as a contributor to a new, and best of all free e-book from my friends over at the FDH Lounge.  The book is entitled Dissecting the Decades - The FDH Lounge Looks Back and Ahead at the First 20 Years of the New Millennium.  It was a fun project and a copy can be downloaded here...

2009 Best and Worst Dressed List

Posted on January 04, 2010
Since the passing of Richard Blackwell, our old friend Roger Stone has taken up the mantle of compiling an annual Best and Worst Dressed List of the year.  Love him or hate him, and The Pullins Report loves Roger Stone, his annual list and his blog are must reading...

My Rant About the TSA and my Misplaced Luggage in Orlando

Posted on December 29, 2009
My family and I were originally scheduled to make a two day drive from Howard, Ohio to Orlando, Florida leaving early on December 18th.  Then we fell victim to the hype of the snowstorm and instead of leaving as scheduled, we waited until the 19th and caught a last minute, but very reasonably priced flight on Southwest...

Some Beautiful Words from my Young Catholic Friend

Posted on December 27, 2009
When it seems like: 'Nobody really loves you'God says: I love you (John 3:16 & John 3:34 )When it seems like: 'You can't go on' God says: My grace is sufficient (II Corinthians 12:9 & Psalm 91:15)When it seems like: 'You can't figure things out'God says: I will direct your steps (Proverbs 3:5-6)When it seems like: 'You can't do it' God says: You can do all things (Philippians 4:13)When it seems like: 'You're not able' God says: I am able (II Corinthians 9:8)When it seems like: 'It's not worth it' God says: It will be worth it (Roman 8:28 )When it seems like: 'You can't forgive yourself'God says: I forgive you (I John 1:9 & Romans 8:1)When it seems like: 'You can't manage' God says: I will supply all your needs (Philippians 4:19)When it seems like: 'You're afraid' God says: I have not given you a spirit of fear (II Timothy 1:7)When it seems like: 'You're always worried and frustrated'God says: Cast all your cares on Me (I Peter 5:7)When it seems like: 'You're not smart enough'God says: I give you wisdom (I Corinthians 1:30; James 1:5)When it seems like: 'You feel all alone' God says: I will never leave you or forsake you (Hebrews 13:5)Special thanks to Dr...

Little Downside to Senate GOP Income Tax Hike

Posted on December 17, 2009
It appears that Ohio Senate Republicans, who control their chamber, will add 5 votes to the votes of the 12 Democrats and raise Ohio's income taxes .  But really, why should the Senate GOP not do this?  After all, there is absolutely no political downside and certainly some distinct political advantages to casting this vote...

Roy Disney - RIP

Posted on December 16, 2009
Roy Disney, the nephew of Walt Disney, who turned corporate raider and revived Disney's legendary animation unit died today.  Read the story here.Man, I really liked that guy.  In Pace Requiscat.

A Free E-Book from Seth Godin - What Matters Now

Posted on December 14, 2009
I read Seth Godin every day.  He writes short, witty, and informative marketing, business and life tips that can be applied easily.This week he is giving away a free e-book written in the same format from many of the best writers of today.  Grab a free copy of it here now...

Governor Strickland Handles Health Questions Effectively With Humor

Posted on December 11, 2009
It's hard not to have a good chuckle after seeing this tongue in cheek interview from Governor Ted Strickland concerning his health.  His message to bloggers that have questioned whether he is ill or not is to challenge them to a cage match.  Hilarious, effective and well played indeed...

Justice League of Ohio Says that Doors of Justice Were Closed Today in Knox County

Posted on December 09, 2009
The Justice League of Ohio said minutes ago that "the doors of justice were closed today in Knox County."  Read the article from the Mount Vernon News here.

SECOND UPDATE- Knox County Judge Otho Eyster Says Child Rape Victim's Affidavit Lacks Merit

Posted on December 09, 2009
Knox County Common Pleas Judge Otho Eyster has ruled that a 15 page affidavit, which includes 26 exhibits filed by an apparent victim of repeated child rape was not filed in good faith and lacks merit.  He referred the information back to the Knox County Prosecutor who, according to the victim, does not want to prosecute after the Knox County Grand Jury declined to indict...

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