To paraphrase Shakespeare, "We thinks the Senator doth protest too much." According to the facts, Coughlin has been a central player in the movement to bring casino gambling to Ohio.
From http://www.ohiogaminglaw.com/news/2005/04.html
Once a hypocrite, always a hypocrite. Does Kevin shoot crap for relaxation? He sure spouts enough....Proponents of Expanding Gambling in Ohio Meet in Columbus
April 20, 2005
Gambling proponents from across the state recently met for the first ever state gambling summit in Columbus. Kegler Brown attorneys attended the meeting. The meeting was a three hour, closed door session, which included proponents from all aspects of the gambling industry. There were approximately sixty participants in the meeting, including representatives of municipalities, horse tracks, Indian tribes, and vending machines. In addition there were members of the Ohio General Assembly in attendance. Representative Bill Seitz (R-Cincinnati) organized the meeting, and was joined by fellow legislators Senator Kevin Coughlin ( R-Cuyahoga Falls); Senate Minority Leader, Senator CJ Prentiss (D-Cleveland); and House Minority Leader, Representative Chris Redfern ( D-Catawba Island).
The attendees at the summit vowed to stick together as proponents of expanding gambling in Ohio. The next step is to conduct opinion polls of Ohio voters regarding casino gambling in Ohio. Participants in the gaming summit agreed to contribute towards the poll, which it is estimated will cost $80,000 to $100,000. Senator Coughlin commented that it is tiring to watch money funnel out of Ohio to bordering states which have casino gambling. Ohioans are gambling, yet Ohio’s not getting any of the profit, Coughlin commented. Cleveland Mayor Jane Campbell, who was in attendance, is advocating for a home rule approach, where the citizens in each community could decide if casino gambling is right for them. Representative Seitz commented that he would like to see a plan put before Ohio voters which gives the greatest chance for economic development, and which keeps the money from flowing out of Ohio to neighboring states.(Emphasis added.)
3 comments:
Isn't Terry Casey a frequent Coughlin houseguest and friend? Talk about hypocrisy.
I have read this blog and the new Summit County Republican site. As someone who is new to this debate and Summit County politics...what gives? Why the fight? I will say that of the other counties I have gotten involved with, the Summit County GOP has been the most difficult to break into.
Anon. Have you called SCRP HQ or just gone down to make phone calls. There are hundreds of people who volunteer.
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