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L to R:
Congressman Steve Austria (R-OH7), small business owner Dori
Howdieshell,
Governor Tim Pawlenty,
and Ohio Federation of Republican Women
Vice-president
Lyn Bliss shortly before Pawlenty is to speak at the
“We DID build it!”
press
conference in Dayton. –Scott
Jennings
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Governor
Tim Pawlenty visits Dayton
By Lyn
Bliss, Assistant Editor “It’s
true in Ohio, and it’s true all across this country... we need to make
sure for Ohio and for the country we have a President and a Congress
that are making the load lighter and not heavier for those who want to
provide jobs in this country,” said Governor Tim Pawlenty, “You can’t
be pro-jobs and wildly anti-business. That’s like being pro-egg and
anti-chicken.”
Pawlenty, past governor of Minnesota, was addressing a group of small
business owners from the Miami Valley at a Romney Campaign, “We DID
build it!” press conference held at Dayton’s Dublin Pub. Other
officials in attendance were Congressmen Steve Austria (R-OH7) and Mike
Turner (R-OH3). Montgomery County GOP Chairman Rob Scott and Chairlady
Kate Burch were also among the assembled group.
Along with the press, various small business owners from the area were
invited to attend. Doris Howdieshell, owner of Tropical Isle Tanning in
Greenville, was one of the invitees. “I have always been proud of my
country, but this is the first time in my life I am frightened about
what is going to happen to America,” Howdieshell told members of the
Romney campaign.
Pawlenty spoke regarding the current President’s achievement record
versus what was promised during the past campaign -- less debt, more
cooperation, transparency in government and a better jobs picture – all
of which have not been delivered. Pawlenty asked the assembled group
how successful they thought the owners of the Dublin Pub would have
been if they promised cold, brand name beer and instead served warm
foam. Pawlenty said that to be a success, promises must be kept.
Owners of the Dublin Pub hosted the event. George Houser, one of those
owners, welcomed the group and talked about the experiences he has had
in building both his tanning and pub businesses… all of which were
impacted negatively, rather than aided, by the government. The
escalating paperwork requirements and skyrocketing tax structure, over
the years during which he has been operating his businesses, were two
of the items identified as impediments to success rather that supports.
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