There's no doubt times are tough in Ohio. The state has lost 200,000 manufacturing jobs since 2000, home foreclosures are soaring, and real family income is lower now than in 2000. Meanwhile, the Texas economy has boomed since 2004, with nearly twice the rate of new job creation as the rest of the nation.

Ohio now ranks 47th out of 50 in economic competitiveness...Ohio politicians deplore plant closings even as they impose the third highest corporate income tax in the country (10.5%) and the sixth highest personal income tax (8.87%)...By contrast, Texas has no income tax, a huge competitive advantage.

Ohio Governor Ted Strickland, a Democrat who supports Mrs. Clinton, blames his state's problems on President Bush.

Haha...typical.

Rustee, That is interesting. Tennessee is experiencing tremendous growht as well. Many generally Conservative states are expanding enormously. Ohio, incidently has one of the highest corporate taxes in the Country. Losing jobs? go figure. In my State we do not have a state income tax. Growth has been tremedous. I love to hear the Libs whine after they cause themselves theior own problems.

Michigan anyone? If you still live their and are broke, then it is your own problem. Move away.