Perennial mainstream media darling and establishment dreamboat Governor John Kasich revealed his latest betrayals to Ohio conservatives on Monday- and they’re both whoppers of the highest order.
Speaking to reporters at the Ohio Statehouse, Kasich confirmed that he would use his veto powers to override not one, but two major conservative policy victories, both of which are set to be passed by both chambers of the Ohio Legislature.
The first piece of legislation Kasich is poised to stop is a pro-life ‘Heartbeat Bill,’ that would prohibit abortions performed on babies with a medically discernible heartbeat in the state of Ohio. Although Kasich has (apparently falsely) billed himself as ‘pro-life,’ this would be the second time that’s he’s nuked legislation that could save “upwards of 10,000 lives a year,” according to Ohio Citizens for Community Values President Aaron Baer. Kasich earlier vetoed Heartbeat Legislation in 2016, explaining that he was simply unwilling to fight a battle on behalf of the pro-life cause against a corrupt judiciary.
Unfortunately, pro-lifers don’t seem to be the only conservatives Kasich is content to take for a ride as he pivots from his final months as Ohio governor to a potential 2020 Republican Presidential campaign challenging President Donald Trump.
Kasich also plans to veto a self-defense ‘Stand Your Ground’ bill, that would give Ohio residents to right to defend themselves appropriately if confronted with a realistic and serious threat to themselves. The legislation would remove language from Ohio’s laws mandating a “duty to retreat” in life-threatening situations.
However, Kasich’s obstruction may not be enough to permanently block these two bills from becoming law. Both passed the Ohio House of Representatives with veto-proof support, and Ohio Republicans have a 24-9 majority in the State Senate. Incoming Ohio Governor Mike DeWine also has signaled support for both policies, making Kasich’s vetoes seem like little more than a temporary irrelevance.
Perhaps Kasich’s focus has never been on permanently stopping conservative policy victories from being enshrined. The Ohio moderate could be looking beyond the end of his gubernatorial tenure, hoping to receive thirty pieces of silver from New Hampshire primary voters.
Poster Comment:
#1: Justified To: hondo68 (#0)
Justified posted on 2018-11-21 23:16:40 Reply Private Reply
#2: Hondo68 To: Justified (#1)
Millions of loyal Republitards voted for John McCain for President.
So Kasich must have at good shot at the White House in 2020!
The D&R party is constantly in search of worse candidates than the last bunch. It's their secret to success, there's no way you can win if you vote D&R party.
The sheeple just keep coming back for more.
Hondo68 posted on 2018-11-21 23:28:37 Reply Private Reply
#3: GrandIsland To: hondo68 (#2)
GrandIsland posted on 2018-11-21 23:40:58 Reply Private Reply
#4: Stoner To: hondo68 (#0)
The " Ohio conservatives " should hang their heads in shame, after they hang that SOB, then take turns pissing on his rotten corpse !!!
Stoner posted on 2018-11-22 07:42:10 Reply Private Reply
#5: CZ82 To: Stoner (#4)
I'm kinda surprised Jameson isn't here celebrating/gloating over what his hero is going to do??
CZ82 posted on 2018-11-22 08:33:50 Reply Private Reply
#6: misterwhite To: hondo68 (#2)
As what? A Democrat? He didn't do so well in 2016 as a Republican.
misterwhite posted on 2018-11-22 10:49:47 Reply Private Reply
#7: IbJensen To: hondo68 (#0)
IbJensen posted on 2018-11-22 11:13:42 Reply Private Reply
#8: Stoner To: Justified (#1)
Yeah, he is a shitbird from Ohio.
Stoner posted on 2018-11-22 14:07:55 Reply Private Reply
#9: Justified To: hondo68 (#2)
Hated that POS!
Justified posted on 2018-11-22 18:50:26 Reply Private Reply
#10: Hondo68 To: Justified (#9)
Ralph Nader is better than either McCain or Obama.
I voted for Chuck Baldwin.
Hondo68 posted on 2018-11-22 20:17:58 Reply Private Reply
#11: sneakypete To: hondo68 (#0)
This is probably biased bullbush by the "life begins at erection" crowd.
Life is about more than a heartbeat. Suppose the baby is severely deformed and brain dead,and giving birth to the baby would put the mother's life in danger?
This is such an emotional question that the only sign a suggested law related to abortion would be fair and rational is if both sides that do all the fighting about it are pissed off.
sneakypete posted on 2018-11-23 13:25:20 Reply Private Reply