Josh Mandel, Republican candidate for Ohio Treasurer, was for gay rights before he was against it? Why the flip-flop, Joshie? There are grave concerns about Josh Mandel's inexperience, especially in the area of keeping track of the state's money. Without real knowledge or experience on such a large playing field, can we really risk having someone like Mandel with so little experience to take care of our state's treasury?
When we compare Mandel's legislative record with one of his colleagues who was elected the same time he was, we only have more questions about Mandel's experience. Jay P. Goyal (District 73), a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, was elected to office the same year as Mandel. Compare Mandel and Goyal and what they've done:(From info page on members of Ohio House: Mandel and Goyal.)
......LEGISLATION
Mandel: sponsored 2 bills, cosponsored 41 bills
Goyal: sponsored 9 bills, cosponsored 79 bills
.......RESOLUTIONS
Mandel: sponsored 1 resolution, cosponsored 6 resolutions
Goyal: sponsored 2 resolutions, cosponsored 7 resolutions
.....MEMBERSHIP/AFFILIATIONS
Mandel: 0
Goyal: United Way of Richland County, North Center State University Foundation Board, Rehabilitation Center of North Central Ohio, Richland County University and College Access Network, Mansfield/Richland Chamber of Commerce, Nation Federation of Independent Businesses, Richland County Farm Bureau
........HONORS/AWARDS
Mandel: 0
Goyal: Bowhay Institute of Legislative Leadership Development Fellow (2007); Ohio Civil Rights Commission "Eagle Award" recipient
Mandel was also a cosponsor of the completely stupid, Kasich-fueled HB 400, which would phase out the Ohio income tax over 10 years. (This incredibly idiotic bill would wipe out 40% of the funds that the state needs to function.)
Republican Mandel, is facing the current Ohio Treasurer Kevin Boyce. Boyce has been acting state treasurer and has been doing a great job. In order to save some important programs for the state, Boyce even cut his own salary- twice. Boyce is definitely the better candidate for the Ohio Treasurer.
