OH-16: John Boccieri "Word From The Road"

I just caught a piece from Hotline On Call, written by TIM SAHD, who is live-blogging out in Denver at the DNC. He caught up with John Boccieri(D-Alliance) while he was spending time with the Delegates from Ohio's 16th District.

It seems to Kirk Schuring that this is some kind of "mortal sin". He couldn't be more wrong! Most of the OH-16 Delagation is comprised of influential voters who represent all corner's of the district.

Schuring said:

"This is just another example of how close Senator Boccieri is to Washington insiders. These are the same people who are out of touch with the people of the 16th District.

John doesn't understand that it is not important who you know in Washington. What is important is what you can get done in Washington by being a voice for the people back home."

"I was surprised to hear that during the week of the Stark County Fair my opponent decided to make a trip to Denver. I was extended an invitation to attend the Republican National Convention next week, but opted to remain closer to home and meet with voters in Stark, Wayne, Medina and Ashland counties."

Well, guess what Kirk! You may have made another huge "mis-statement"! Insulting influential voters from the district just doesn't seem like smart politics.

Boccieri countered:

"I'm here because I want to make sure our party's platform is weighted heavily towards veterans. And if my opponent wants to beat me up for standing up for veterans, then he smacks one veteran he smacks them all."

That is dead-on assessment! Schuring's only plan for our Veterans is to keep them in harms way. You know the old axiom of the Bush/Cheney War Plan..."Stay the course."

Word from the street says, "The Fair isn't over until Monday night!"