Buckeye Institute Likes Strickland’s Tax Cut for Seniors
For the past few weeks, Governor Strickland has been traveling around the state on a publicity tour- for his budget.
Specifically, his tax cut for Ohio’s seniors.
And everyone seems to love the idea- even the Buckeye Institute!
According to the toledo blade:
The Buckeye Institute - a think tank where failed Republican gubernatorial candidate Ken Blackwell holds a fellowship - has minimal objections.
“I begrudge no one their tax cuts,” said David Hansen, Buckeye Institute president. “It’s a smart political move, but not really smart policywise if you’re thinking about Ohio’s long-term future.”
The only person who hasn’t expressed an opinion is Ohio House Speaker Jon Husted (R., Kettering)- not because he doesn’t like the idea- but because he wishes he thought of it first.
According to his spokesperson, Husted will “arrive at a formal position this week after consulting with the Republican caucus.”
In other words: Husted likes the budget but knows that supporting it will give the new Governor credibility (God Forbid!) and hurt the party’s chances of beating Strickland in 2010.
