Travis Irvine is running for the 12th District as a Libertarian. I encourage you to follow the link and do a little reading about what the party stands for. In short, Libertarians support the rights of the individual.
Irvine grew up in Bexley, and has ties to many areas in the Central Ohio region. A graduate from Bexley High School and Ohio University, Irvine has cemented his Ohio roots. However, Irvine has also lived and worked around the country and the world, as a journalist, film professional, and film editing instructor with the New York Film Academy. He has also spent time on Capitol Hill, working in the press office of Senator Charles Schumer. Irvine ran for Mayor of Bexley in 2007. Other political experience include volunteering with the Ohio Democrats, the Gore and Kerry Presidential campaigns, and as a member of the Libertarian Party.
On the campaign website, Irvine lays out a pretty clear platform. He's against the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts. He believes in health care reform that keeps government as far away from direct involvement as possible. Federal spending should be cut dramatically. He supports increased transparency in government, as well as stopping the backslide in civil liberties in the name of fighting terrorism. As for the economy, Irvine would support small businesses and self employment as a primary means to improving the economic situation. As for the environment, the first point Irvine lists is eliminating subsidies to the petroleum industries and allowing free market economics to take their course. Finally, on immigration he supports immigrants, but does not approve of amnesty for illegal aliens.
Irvine has filled out Project Vote Smart's Political Courage Test, and it has some interesting points to help you get a feel for his views.
Read more about Travis Irvine on his campaign page and Vote Smart!
Sunday
US House of Representatives Race, 12th District: Pat Tiberi
Sitting Congressman Pat Tiberi is standing for reelection this year. A Republican from Columbus, Tiberi graduated from OSU in 1985. He's been a realtor, a Congressional aid for John Kasich, a member of the Ohio House of Representatives from 1992-2000, and also the House Majority Leader while serving in that office. He's been in the US Congress since 2001. Tiberi is married, with four young daughters. You can read more at Project Vote Smart and Tiberi's campaign site.
As with many career politicians, Tiberi refused to answer Project Vote Smart's issue survey, leaving the staff and volunteers to compile a list of inferred positions on hot-button issues such as abortion and gun control. Tiberi's voting record can be found here, also courtesy of Vote Smart. Browsing through, it appears Tiberi has opposed spending money, supported defense, been pro-life and anti-gay.
Tiberi hasn't posted his opinions on many issues, but emphasizes his work for older Americans and his lack of budget earmarks in the last three years in his biography.
Tiberi has acquired several endorsements, including Ohio and National Right to Life, the NRA, United Transportation Union, and the Ohio Society of CPAs.
Read more about Tiberi at his website and at Project Vote Smart.
As with many career politicians, Tiberi refused to answer Project Vote Smart's issue survey, leaving the staff and volunteers to compile a list of inferred positions on hot-button issues such as abortion and gun control. Tiberi's voting record can be found here, also courtesy of Vote Smart. Browsing through, it appears Tiberi has opposed spending money, supported defense, been pro-life and anti-gay.
Tiberi hasn't posted his opinions on many issues, but emphasizes his work for older Americans and his lack of budget earmarks in the last three years in his biography.
Tiberi has acquired several endorsements, including Ohio and National Right to Life, the NRA, United Transportation Union, and the Ohio Society of CPAs.
Read more about Tiberi at his website and at Project Vote Smart.
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