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Originally Processed With FOIA(s): FOIA Number: S S FOIA MARKER This is not a textual record. This is used as an administrative marker by the George Bush Presidential Library Staff. Record Group/Collection: George H.W. Bush Presidential Records Collection/Office of Origin: Speechwriting, White House Office of Series: Speech File Backup Files Subseries: Chron File, 1989-1993 OA/ID Number: 13711 Folder ID Number: 13711-007 Folder Title: [George] Voinovich Fundraiser 4/2/90 [OA 6895] Stack: Row: Section: Shelf: Position: G 26 20 4 6 Jenny Camper 614-228-1990 614- 228 1990 Nick Vehr Republican Party Hamilton County, OH 513-381-5454 GEORGE VOINOVICH FUNDRAISER CINCINNATI, OHIO APRIL 2, 1990 5:45 PM THANK YOU, GEORGE, FOR THOSE KIND WORDS. AND THANKS TO ALL OF YOU FOR THIS WARM WELCOME. I'M DELIGHTED TO BE HERE WITH BILL GRADISON AND BOB MCEWEN, TWO DISTINGUISHED MEMBERS OF THE OHIO CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION. 11. AND LET ME RECOGNIZE CINCINNATI'S NEXT CONGRESSMAN -- KEN BLACKWELL. // WE'VE GOT ALL SIX MEMBERS OF THIS STRONG STATE TICKET HERE TODAY. JIM PETRO [PEE-TRO], CANDIDATE FOR STATE AUDITOR. SENATOR PAUL PFEIFFER, OHIO'S NEXT ATTORNEY GENERAL. YOUR NEXT STATE TREASURER, JUDY BRACHMAN [BROCK-MAN]. // BOB TAFT, MY OLD FRIEND, CURRENT HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSIONER -- AND OHIO'S NEXT SECRETARY OF STATE. // AND THE TWO MEN AT THE TOP OF THE TICKET: MIKE DEWINE, ONE OF THE FINEST CONGRESSMEN UP ON CAPITOL HILL // -- WHO'S READY TO COME BACK HOME AS THE NEXT LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR OF THE GREAT STATE OF OHIO. // - 2 - AND OF COURSE, OHIO'S MAN OF THE HOUR: // THE NEXT GOVERNOR OF THE BUCKEYE STATE: GEORGE VOINOVICH. // THIS TOWN HAS SEEN ITS SHARE OF GREAT TEAMS. FROM THE DAYS OF ROBINSON AND ROSE. PEREZ AND CONCEPCION. MORGAN AND BENCH - RIGHT UP TO TODAY'S TEAM OF DAVIS, LARKIN AND BROWNING. [[ SOUNDS LIKE A LAW FIRM, DOESN'T IT? // ]] BUT THIS REPUBLICAN LINE-UP OF VOINOVICH, DE WINE AND TAFT RANKS RIGHT UP THERE WITH THE BEST OF THE GREAT REDS TEAMS EVER TO TAKE THE FIELD - -- OR, GEORGE, THOSE CLEVELAND INDIANS TEAMS AS WELL. // AND COME "GAME DAY" THIS NOVEMBER, IT'S THE DEMOCRATS WHO'LL BE PRAYING FOR RAIN. // IT'S ALWAYS GOOD TO BE BACK IN OHIO -- -- GREAT TO JOIN YOU HERE THIS EVENING, AFTER WHAT MUST BE THE MOST EXPENSIVE HOT DOGS IN THE HISTORY OF OHIO. [[ IF MARGE SCHOTT HEARS ABOUT THIS, YOU CAN BET YOU'VE SEEN THE END OF THE $1 HOT DOG OUT AT RIVERFRONT. ]] - 3 - [[ I KNOW EVERYONE HERE HAS HAD THIS DAY CIRCLED ON THE CALENDAR FOR A LONG TIME. I KNOW HOW THE EXPECTATIONS BUILD. HOW YOU FEEL A SENSE OF EXCITEMENT IN THE AIR. // so LET ME SAY: I KNOW HOW YOU FEEL RIGHT NOW. // I WAS LOOKING FORWARD TO THE REDS' OPENER, TOO. ]] [[ BUT IT'S ALL QUIET AT THE RIVERFRONT. 11 AND IT'S NOT EASY TO TUNE IN THE REDS-RED SOX EXHIBITION GAME FROM PLANT CITY WHEN YOU'RE ON AIR FORCE ONE. ]] BUT THE FACT IS, OPENING DAY -- AND A NEW SEASON -- IS JUST ONE WEEK AWAY. AND IN 1990 -- A NEW YEAR AND A NEW DECADE FOR THIS REPUBLICAN TEAM -- IT'S A WHOLE NEW BALLGAME, TOO. - 4 - THE OHIO REPUBLICAN PARTY HAS NEVER HAD HIGHER HOPES -- NEVER HAD A BETTER SHOT AT PUTTING THIS STATE INTO THE REPUBLICAN WIN COLUMN -- AND KEEPING IT THERE. // MORE AND MORE OHIOANS ARE LOOKING TO THE GOP TO LEAD US INTO THE 90S -- AND ACCORDING TO THE RECENT POLLS I'VE SEEN THE GOP IS NOW THE MAJORITY PARTY FOR OHIOANS UNDER THE AGE OF 25. // THAT'S A REAL ACHIEVEMENT FOR THE OHIO GOP. AND EVERY ONE OF YOU HERE TONIGHT IS A PROUD MEMBER OF THIS TOUGH NEW REPUBLICAN TEAM. //// THIS YEAR'S ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT -- BECAUSE THE IMPACT OF THE 1990 ELECTIONS WILL BE FELT ALL DECADE LONG. // IN THE REAPPORTIONMENT OF CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS THAT WILL TAKE PLACE AFTER THE 1990 CENSUS, OHIO -- IN ALL LIKELIHOOD -- STANDS TO LOSE 2 SEATS. // WE MUST MAKE SURE WHEN THOSE DISTRICTS ARE REDRAWN THAT THE RESULTS ARE FAIR TO REPUBLICANS. - 5 - RIGHT NOW, EVERY STATE-WIDE OFFICIAL IN OHIO IS A DEMOCRAT. THE ELECTION THIS NOVEMBER CAN GUARANTEE THREE MEN HERE TONIGHT -- GEORGE VOINOVICH, ROBERT TAFT AND JIM PETRO A SEAT AT THE TABLE, COME REDISTRICTING TIME. // THE GOP HAS MADE GREAT GAINS IN OHIO -- AND WE DON'T WANT TO SEE THOSE GAINS ERASED -- QUITE LITERALLY -- BY THE MASTERS OF GERRYMANDER. // BUT WE REPUBLICANS HAVE EVERY REASON TO BE CONFIDENT. THE MAN WE'RE HERE TO SEND TO THE STATE HOUSE -- GEORGE VOINOVICH -- IS A TRIPLE CROWN WINNER IN OHIO POLITICS: AN OFFICEHOLDER ON THE CITY, COUNTY AND STATE LEVELS. CUYAHOGA COUNTY AUDITOR -- AND LATER, COUNTY COMMISSIONER. OHIO ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL. STATE REPRESENTATIVE -- AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR. AND FOR THE PAST 10 YEARS, HE'S BEEN A SUPERB MAYOR OF CLEVELAND -- A CITY WHERE DEMOCRATS OUTNUMBER REPUBLICANS 8 TO 1. THE PLAIN TRUTH IS THIS: YOU WON'T FIND ANYONE WHO KNOWS HOW OHIO WORKS BETTER THAN THIS MAN -- AND YOU WON'T FIND ANYONE WHO'S MORE READY THAN GEORGE VOINOVICH TO WORK HARD FOR OHIO. III - 6 - GEORGE, I'M PROUD TO SAY THAT YOU AND I HAVE A LOT IN COMMON. // SAME FIRST NAME. // SAME CHARISMATIC, EMOTIONAL APPROACH TO LIFE. // SAME APPROACH TO POLITICS -- AN APPROACH THAT TELLS US THAT DECENCY AND DEMOCRACY ARE ONE AND THE SAME. // GEORGE VOINOVICH IS A MAN WITH MANY QUALITIES I ADMIRE. 11 HE'S A MAN OF INTEGRITY. 11 A FAMILY MAN. FATHER OF THREE FINE KIDS -- WHO'LL BE WITH HIM EVERY STEP OF THE WAY IN THE CAMPAIGN FOR THE STATE HOUSE. ONE OF THEM IS HERE TODAY -- BETSY VOINOVICH. [[ THERE'S ALWAYS BEEN A PLACE FOR POLITICS IN THE VOINOVICH HOUSEHOLD. GEORGE MET HIS WIFE JANET AT A POLITICAL RALLY. // AND GEORGE, I HOPE THE HOT DOGS WEREN'T AS EXPENSIVE BACK THEN AS THEY ARE TODAY. ]] YOU CAN COUNT ON GEORGE VOINOVICH -- GOVERNOR VOINOVICH -- TO KEEP HIS COMMITMENT TO SERVE THE PUBLIC. TO CONDUCT HIMSELF -- AND HIS ADMINISTRATION -- WITH ALL THE HONOR AND INTEGRITY EVERY ELECTED OFFICIAL OWES THE PEOPLE WHO PUT HIM IN OFFICE. - 7 - BUT BEST OF ALL -- FOR ALL OHIOANS -- GEORGE VOINOVICH IS A MAN WHO GETS THINGS DONE -- A PROVEN LEADER IN EVERY POSITION HE'S HELD IN MORE THAN TWO DECADES IN OHIO POLITICS. // AND WHAT HAPPENS HERE IS CRITICAL -- FOR THIS STATE, AND FOR THE NATION. // BECAUSE THE FACT IS, MANY OF THE CHALLENGES WE FACE CANNOT BE MET BY WASHINGTON ALONE. THE ANSWERS -- AND THE ACTION -- WILL COME AT THE STATE AND LOCAL LEVEL. THAT'S TRUE WHETHER THE ISSUE IS ECONOMIC GROWTH -- OR EDUCATION -- OR CRACKING DOWN ON CRIME AND DRUGS. // AND THAT'S THE KEY REASON I'M LOOKING FOR A PARTNER LIKE GEORGE VOINOVICH IN THE OHIO STATE HOUSE. /// TAKE THE ISSUE OF CRIME AND DRUGS. WE'RE WORKING HARD BACK AT THE WHITE HOUSE TO IMPLEMENT OUR NATIONAL DRUG STRATEGY, AND TO PUSH OUR TOUGH, NO-NONSENSE ANTI-CRIME PACKAGE THROUGH THE CONGRESS AND INTO LAW. 11 - 8 - WE'RE DOING ALL WE CAN ON THE FEDERAL LEVEL TO MAKE LIFE TOUGH ON THE CRIMINALS. WE'VE INCREASED FUNDING FOR FEDERAL PRISONS -- 24,000 NEW BEDS THIS YEAR ALONE. // WE'VE CALLED FOR TOUGHER LAWS. STIFFER PENALTIES FOR CRIMES OF VIOLENCE. MORE FEDERAL AGENTS, PROSECUTORS AND JUDGES. MORE CERTAINTY IN SENTENCING. AND FOR DRUG KINGPINS WHO KILL COPS -- THE ULTIMATE PENALTY. THE DEATH PENALTY. III THAT'S WHAT WE'RE DOING IN WASHINGTON. BUT AS A NATION, WE CAN'T BREAK THE DEADLY GRIP OF DRUGS -- WE CAN'T SHOW THE CRIMINALS THAT PREY ON OUR CITIZENS THAT WE MEAN BUSINESS -- UNLESS EACH AND EVERY STATE TAKES THE SAME STRONG STEPS AGAINST CRIME AND DRUGS. - 9 - IT'S THE SAME WHEN THE ISSUE IS EDUCATION. 11 THIS PRESIDENT -- AND EVERY AMERICAN PARENT -- KNOWS HOW MUCH EDUCATION MEANS -- FOR OUR KIDS -- FOR OUR FUTURE. // EARLIER THIS AFTERNOON, I TOURED THE GENERAL ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT ENGINES PLANT -- SAW THE KIND OF HIGH-TECH, PRECISION MANUFACTURING THE WORKERS OF THIS STATE, AND THIS COUNTRY, ARE CAPABLE OF. THAT'S WHERE THEY BUILD THE ENGINE FOR AIR FORCE ONE -- AND IT'S WHERE THEY'RE BUILDING ENGINES IN GREAT DEMAND IN THE INTERNATIONAL AIRCRAFT INDUSTRY. AND I CAN TELL YOU, IF AMERICAN INDUSTRY IS GOING TO KEEP ITS COMPETITIVE EDGE IN THE FUTURE, AMERICA'S SCHOOLS HAVE GOT TO BE FIRST-CLASS. EDUCATION IS KEY, // AND THE STATES ARE CENTRAL TO REAL EDUCATION REFORM. THAT'S THE REASON BEHIND LAST YEAR'S EDUCATION SUMMIT WITH THE NATION'S GOVERNORS -- AND IT'S THE GUIDING FORCE BEHIND THE GOALS THE GOVERNORS AND I HAVE AGREED ON -- THE EDUCATION GOALS WE WANT EVERY STUDENT, AND EVERY SCHOOL TO MEET. - 10 - WE ALL KNOW THOSE SIX GOALS. AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FIRST IN THE WORLD IN MATH AND SCIENCE ACHIEVEMENT BY THE YEAR 2000. RAISING THE GRADUATION RATE, TO 90% OR BETTER. AND IN ORDER TO MAKE SURE THOSE DIPLOMAS MEAN SOMETHING, WE MUST ASSESS OUR KIDS' PROGRESS AT THE CRUCIAL 4TH-, 8TH- AND 12TH-GRADE LEVELS. AND OF COURSE, EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION MEANS EVERY AMERICAN CHILD READY TO LEARN THE DAY THEY WALK INTO THAT CLASSROOM. EVERY AMERICAN ADULT LITERATE. EVERY AMERICAN SCHOOL DRUG-FREE. // AND I KNOW I CAN COUNT ON GOVERNOR VOINOVICH TO JOIN ME IN LEADING A CRUSADE FOR EXCELLENCE IN OUR SCHOOLS -- TO PREPARE EVERY CHILD IN OHIO -- EVERY KID ACROSS THIS NATION -- TO TAKE HIS PLACE IN THE WORKFORCE OF THE 21ST CENTURY. // - 11 - WHATEVER THE ISSUE: WHETHER IT'S KEEPING OUR STREETS SAFE -- OR GOVERNMENT SOUND. PREPARING OUR KIDS OR PROMOTING ECONOMIC GROWTH: I NEED FRIENDS AND ALLIES TO WORK WITH ME -- -- ALLIES LIKE GEORGE VOINOVICH, AND THE OTHER FINE MEMBERS OF THIS OHIO REPUBLICAN TEAM. /// TONIGHT, I JOIN GEORGE IN THANKING YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT. AND I ASK EACH ONE OF YOU TO WORK HARD FOR HIM -- AND FOR THIS TOP-NOTCH TEAM -- TO MAKE 1990 A WINNING SEASON - AND THE 1990S A REPUBLICAN DECADE. 11 ONCE AGAIN, LET ME THANK ALL OF YOU FOR THIS WARM WELCOME -- AND GOD BLESS THE GREAT STATE OF OHIO. # # # THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON March 29, 1990 MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT THROUGH: CHRISS WINSTON CW FROM: DAN MCGROARTY Duer SUBJECT: GEORGE VOINOVICH FUNDRAISER I. SUMMARY On Monday, April 2, at 5:45 p.m. you will address a fundraiser for George Voinovich at the Westin Hotel in Cincinnati, Ohio. About 500 people will attend. The event has a baseball theme, and the guests will be eating hot dogs and other "ballpark food." II. DISCUSSION The remarks (12 min./teleprompter) discuss the proven leadership of George Voinovich and the importance of a strong Republican showing in the election this November. Issues highlighted as significant for teamwork between the states and the White House include education, crime and drugs. # # # McGroarty/Dooley March 29, 1990 6:30 pm [VOIN] PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: GEORGE VOINOVICH FUNDRAISER CINCINNATI, OHIO APRIL 2, 1990 5:45 PM Thank you, George, for those kind words. And thanks to all of you for this warm welcome. I'm delighted to be here with Bill Gradison and Bob McEwen, two distinguished Members of the Ohio Congressional delegation. // And let me recognize Cincinnati's next Congressman -- Ken Blackwell. // We've got all six members of this strong state ticket here today. Jim Petro [PEE-tro], candidate for State Auditor. Senator Paul Pfeiffer, Ohio's next Attorney General. Your next State Treasurer, Judy Brachman [BROCK-man]. // Bob Taft, current Hamilton County Commissioner -- and Ohio's next Secretary of State. // And the two men at the top of the ticket: Mike DeWine, one of the finest Congressmen up on Capitol Hill // -- who's ready to come back home as the next Lieutenant Governor of the great state of Ohio. // And of course, Ohio's man of the hour: // the next Governor of the Buckeye state: George Voinovich. // 2 This town has seen its share of great teams. From the days of Robinson and Rose. Perez and Concepcion. Morgan and Bench -- right up to today's team of Davis, Larkin and Browning. [[ Sounds like a law firm, doesn't it? // ]] But this Republican line-up of Voinovich, De Wine and Taft ranks right up there with the best of the great Reds teams ever to take the field. // And come "Game Day" this November, it's the Democrats who'll be praying for rain. // It's always good to be back in Ohio -- great to join you here this evening, after what must be the most expensive hot dogs in the history of Ohio. [[ If Marge Schott hears about this, you can bet you've seen the end of the $1 hot dog out at Riverfront. ]] [[ I know everyone here has had this day circled on the calendar for a long time. I know how the expectations build. How you feel a sense of excitement in the air. // So let me say: I know how you feel right now. // I was looking forward to the Reds' opener, too. ]] [[ But it's all quiet at the Riverfront. // And it's not easy to tune in the Reds-Red Sox exhibition game from Plant City when you're on Air Force One. ]] But the fact is, Opening Day -- and a new season -- is just one week away. And in 1990 -- a new year and a new decade for this Republican team -- it's a whole new ballgame, too. 3 The Ohio Republican Party has never had higher hopes -- never had a better shot at putting this state into the Republican win column -- and keeping it there. // More and more Ohioans are looking to the GOP to lead us into the 90s -- and according to the recent polls I've seen the GOP is now the majority Party for Ohioans under the age of 25. // That's a real achievement for the Ohio GOP. And every one of you here tonight is a proud member of this tough new Republican team. 1111 This year's especially important -- because the impact of the 1990 elections will be felt all decade long. // In the reapportionment of Congressional districts that will take place after the 1990 census, Ohio -- in all likelihood -- stands to lose 2 seats. // We must make sure when those districts are redrawn that the results are fair to Republicans. Right now, every state-wide official in Ohio is a Democrat. The election this November can guarantee three men here tonight - - George Voinovich, Robert Taft and Jim Petro -- a seat at the table, come redistricting time. // The GOP has made great gains in Ohio -- and we don't want to see those gains erased -- quite literally -- by the masters of gerrymander. // But we Republicans have every reason to be confident. The man we're here to send to the State House -- George Voinovich -- is a Triple Crown winner in Ohio politics: An officeholder on the city, county and state levels. Cuyahoga County Auditor -- 4 and later, County Commissioner. Ohio Assistant Attorney General. State Representative -- and Lieutenant Governor. And for the past 10 years, he's been a superb Mayor of Cleveland -- a city where Democrats outnumber Republicans 8 to 1. The plain truth is this: you won't find anyone who knows how Ohio works better than this man -- and you won't find anyone who's more ready than George Voinovich to work hard for Ohio. /// George, I'm proud to say that you and I have a lot in common. // Same first name. // Same excitable, emotional approach to life. // [[ Guess we're just a couple of Republican Party animals. ]] Same approach to politics -- an approach that tells us that decency and democracy are one and the same. // George Voinovich is a man with many qualities I admire. // He's a man of integrity. // A family man. Father of three fine kids -- who'll be with him every step of the way in the campaign for the State House. [[ There's always been a place for politics in the Voinovich household. George met his wife Janet at a political rally. // And George, I hope the hot dogs weren't as expensive back then as they are today. ]] You can count on George Voinovich -- Governor Voinovich -- to keep his commitment to serve the public. To conduct himself - - and his administration -- with all the honor and integrity every elected official owes the people who put him in office. 5 action -- will come at the state and local level. That's true whether the issue is economic growth -- or education -- or cracking down on crime and drugs. // And that's the key reason I'm looking for a partner like George Voinovich in the Ohio State House. /// Take the issue of crime and drugs. We're working hard back at the White House to implement our National Drug Strategy, and to push our tough, no-nonsense anti-crime package through the Congress and into law. // We're doing all we can on the federal level to make life tough on the criminals. We've increased funding for federal prisons -- 24,000 new beds this year alone. // We've called for tougher laws. Stiffer penalties for crimes of violence. More federal agents, prosecutors and judges. More certainty in sentencing. And for drug kingpins who kill cops -- the ultimate penalty. The death penalty. /// That's what we're doing in Washington. But as a Nation, we can't break the deadly grip of drugs -- we can't show the criminals that prey on our citizens that we mean business -- unless each and every state takes the same strong steps against crime and drugs. It's the same when the issue is education. // This President -- and every American parent -- knows how much inte education means -- for our kids -- for our future. // Just vary EARLIER THIS AFTERNOON before I came here, I toured the General Electric Aircraft Engines Plant -- saw the kind of high-tech, precision Air Marines export information 6 manufacturing the workers of this state, and this country, are capable of. And I can tell you, if American industry is going to keep its competitive edge in the future, America's schools have got to be first-class. Education is key. // And the states are central to real education reform. That's the reason behind last year's Education Summit with the Nation's governors -- and it's the guiding force behind the goals the Governors and I have agreed on -- the Education Goals we want every student, and every school to meet. We all know those six goals. American high school students first in the world in math and science achievement by the year 2000. Raising the graduation rate, to 90% or better. And in order to make sure those diplomas mean something, we must assess our kids' progress at the crucial 4th-, 8th- and 12th-grade levels. And of course, excellence in education means every American child ready to learn the day they walk into that classroom. Every American adult literate. Every American school drug-free. // And I know I can count on Governor Voinovich to join me in leading a crusade for excellence in our schools -- to prepare every child in Ohio -- every kid across this nation -- to take his place in the workforce of the 21st Century. // Whatever the issue: Whether it's keeping our streets safe - - or government sound. Preparing our kids -- or promoting economic growth: I need friends and allies to work with me -- 7 allies like George Voinovich, and the other fine members of this Ohio Republican team. /// Tonight, I join George in thanking you for your support. And I ask each one of you to work hard for him -- and for this top-notch team -- to make 1990 a winning season -- and the 1990s a Republican decade. // Once again, let me thank all of you for this warm welcome - - and God bless the great state of Ohio. # # # January 1990 DAYTON DAILY NEWS page July FXI For ohiospeech for Republicans gaining ground on 2/8/90 Young Ohioans shift THE OHIO POLL KG to GOP, poll shows Changing parties Democrate PARTY AFFILIATION IN OHIO BY AGE. 1983 AND 1988 Republicans COMPARED. FIGURES ARE PERCENTAGES. By Sandy Theis Independents COLUMBUS BUREAU AN registered voters Born after 1964 Born between 1930/1945 60 just COLUMBUS - The percentage of 50 Ohioans who consider themselves 50 59.2 53 came 44.7 Republican is on the rise, and if the across trend continues, Democrats could 40 become the state's minority party, the Ohio Poll indicates. 41.9 30 34.8 28.8 thisin The findings, based on 29 surveys 35 conducted from 1981 to 1989, show 20 30.4 the the greatest shift away from the Democratic Party is occurring 10 18.5 13.2 13.4 12 16.3 16.3 CLIPS 0 THE 83 se 03 83 as OHIO we basically have parity with the et-splitters today. That is the norm." POLL Democrats as we start the cam- During the 1980s, a majority of paign," Tilling said. "In the last 20 Ohioans supported Reagan for presi- years, we've gone into every election dent but twice elected an entire slate knowing that even if we got all of our of Democrats to statewide offices, vpters out, we could still lose" be- among the youngest voters: Ruvolo pointed out. cause Democrats had more voters. In the 1983 survey, 51.1 percent of Both Tilling and Tuchfarber also Although party identification re- those born after 1964 identified mains important, Ruvolo said candi- stressed the long-term implications themselves as Democrats. In 1989, dates and issues are gaining more of the increase in Republican Party that dropped to 28.8 percent. During importance as the role of political identification among young voters. the same six-year span, the percent- parties diminishes. Whichever party is successful in age of young voters considering Younger voters tend to be conser- appealing to young people generally themselves Republican nearly dou- vative on economic matters but liber- enjoys that support long term," Till- al on social matters, Ruvolo said, and ing said: Democrats need to find candidates bled, going from 30.4 percent in 1983 Party affiliation becomes especial- H' important in lesser races, Tilling and issues that appeal to young vot- to 59.2 percent in 1989. ers. Democrats still enjoy a slim lead sdid, when voters often have so little Democrats still enjoy strong sup- over Republicans statewide, with information about candidates that port among older voters in Ohio. Democratic support greatest among they rely solely on party identifica- In 1989, 48.7 percent of those be- tign to make their choices. older Ohioans. tween 45 and 60 considered them- "Barring shifts in current trends, Tuchfarber attributed the shift of selves Democrats, a slight drop from Democrats may soon find them- young voters to the Republican Party the 51.7 percent recorded in 1981, selves the minority party in Ohio for to several factors, most notably, the poll results show. In comparison, 35 the first time since the New Deal," Reagan presidency. percent considered themselves to be said Alfred Tuchfarber, Ohio Poll di- Young voters remember two presi- Republicans in 1989, compared to rector. dents, he said: Jimmy Carter and 34.9 percent in 1981. "But because younger voters are Ronald Reagan. Early in the 1980s, Democrats held the least likely to turn out and actual- "Carter finished his presidency in a 10- to 12-point lead over Republi- ly vote, we have not seen - nor will January 1981 and that was a time of cans among Ohioans registered to we see until well into the 1990s - slow economic growth. And then there were the Iran hostages," Tuch- vote. according to poll results. any dramatic turnaround in the for- farber said. The margin gradually narrowed. tunes of the Democratic Party," he During Reagan's first term, "We giving Democrats just a 2.8 percent said. came roaring back out of the reces- edge in 1989. The Ohio numbers re- Still, the trend bodes well for Re- sion. It was a time of peace and flect a national trend, Tuchfarber publicans as they prepare for the prosperity and that left an impres- said, that indicates a near dead heat 1990 statewide and legislative elec- sion." in party affiliation between Demo- tions, said Republican James Tilling, Ohio Democratic Party Chairman crats and Republicans. chief executive officer of the Ohio James Ruvolo acknowledged that the The 1989 Ohio Poll was conducted Senate and a former political science Reagan presidency hurt his party in September 1989 by the Institute professor. among young voters but disputed for Policy Research at the University "What this means is, as we go into contentions that those voters are of Cincinnati. It is jointly sponsored the 1990 election, we're in a much likely to remain in the GOP fold. by the Dayton Daily News. Cincin- better position strategically than we "The days when people blindly nati Post and the University of have been in recent memory because vote for one party or another are Cincinnati. gone," Ruvolo said. "People are tick- DAN H. Staden, B.C. May 89 Ference Duggan letter? McGroarty/Dooley March 28, 1990 12:30 am [VOIN] PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: GEORGE VOINOVICH FUNDRAISER CINCINNATI, OHIO APRIL 2, 1990 5:45 PM Thank you, George, for those kind words. And thanks to all of you for this warm welcome. They I'm delighted to be here with the distinguished Members of the Ohio Congressional delegation. [Introductory acknowledgements. ] Robert Taft, Hamilton County Commissioner -- will and Ohio's next Secretary of State. // Mike DeWine, one of the finest Congressmen up on Capitol Hill // -- who's ready to come back home as the next Lieutenant Governor of the great state of Ohio. // And of course, Ohio's man of the hour: // the next Governor of the Buckeye state: George Voinovich. // This town has seen its share of great teams. From the days of Robinson and Rose. Perez and Concepcion. Morgan and Bench - - right up to today's team of Davis, Larkin and Browning. [[ Sounds like a law firm, doesn't it? // I remember the days when baseball took place on a field -- not in a court. ]] But this Republican line-up of Voinovich, De Wine and Taft ranks right up there with the best of the great Reds teams ever Nick GOP Vehr to take the field. // And come "Game Day" this November, it's Novle the Democrats who'll be praying for rain. // $55 to 3/5 513/601-1555 513/621- Jim 2 It's always good to be back in Ohio -- great to join you here this evening, after what must be the most expensive hot dogs erfront in the history of Ohio. [[ If Marge Schott hears about this, loncession Jim you can bet you've seen the end of the $1 hot dog out at Riverfront. ]] [[ I know everyone here has had this day circled on the calendar for a long time. I know how the expectations build. How you feel a sense of excitement in the air. // So let me say: I know how you feel right now. // I was looking forward to the Reds' opener, too. ]] [[ But it's all quiet at the Riverfront. // And it's not Riverfront Admin 5/3/30 easy to tune in the Reds-Red Sox exhibition game from Plant City 5400 when you're on Air Force One. ]] But the fact is, Opening Day -- and a new season -- is just Reds Schot one week away. And in 1990 -- a new year and a new decade for Marge this Republican team -- it's a whole new ballgame, too. 513/381-682 The Ohio Republican Party has never had higher hopes -- never had a better shot at putting this state into the Republican win column -- and keeping it there. // More and more Ohioans are looking to the GOP to lead us into the 90s -- and according Dayton ton Daily Ohio Gap to the recent polls I've seen the GOP is now the majority Party News 1/15/90, for Ohioans under the age of 25. // That's a real achievement for the Ohio GOP. And every one of you here tonight is a proud by poll Inst,Rear conducte for member of this tough new Republican team. //// Policy on This year's especially important -- because the impact of the 1990 elections will be felt all decade long. // In the coffee statements nowneld Rem see of st for Gessbuy hy 3 reapportionment of Congressional districts that will take place pick GOP Vehr {two years from now}, Ohio -- in all likelihood -- stands to lose 5/3/381-545 2 seats. // We must make sure when those districts are redrawn that the results are fair to Republicans. The election this November can guarantee two men here NickVehr tonight -- George Voinovich and Robert Taft -- a seat at the 513/381-5454 table, come redistricting time. // The GOP has made great gains in Ohio -- and we don't want to see those gains erased -- quite literally -- by the masters of gerrymander. // But we Republicans have every reason to be confident. The man we're here to send to the State House -- George Voinovich -- is a Triple Crown winner in Ohio politics: An officeholder on Voinovich the city, county and state levels. Cuyahoga County Auditor -- and later, County Commissioner. Ohio Assistant Attorney General campaign State Representative -- and Lieutenant Governor. And for the last 614/stainer past 10 years, he's been Mayor of Cleveland -- a city where Democrats outnumber Republicans 6 to 1. - 870 The plain truth is this: you won't find anyone who knows how Ohio works better than this man -- and you won't find anyone who's more ready than George Voinovich to work hard for Ohio. /// George, I'm proud to say that you and I have a lot in common. // Same first name. // Same excitable, emotional approach to life. // [[ Guess we're just a couple of Republican Party animals. ]] Same approach to politics -- an approach that tells us that decency and democracy are one and the same. // 4 George Voinovich is a man with many qualities I admire. // He's a man of integrity. // A family man. Father of three fine (urt luteiner kids -- who'll be with him every step of the way in the campaign 614/238-199 for the State House. [[ There's always been a place for V campaign politics in the Voinovich household. George met his wife Janet at a political rally. // And George, I hope the hot dogs weren't as expensive back then as they are today. ]] You can count on George Voinovich -- Governor Voinovich -- to keep his commitment to serve the public. To conduct himself - - and his administration -- with all the honor and integrity every elected official owes the people who put him in office. But best of all -- for all Ohioans -- George Voinovich is a man who gets things done -- a proven leader in every position he's held in more than two decades in Ohio politics. // And what happens here is critical -- for this state, and for the nation. // Because the fact is, many of the challenges we face cannot be met by Washington alone. The answers -- and the action -- will come at the state and local level. That's true whether the issue is economic growth -- or education -- or cracking down on crime and drugs. // And that's the key reason I'm looking for a partner like George Voinovich in the Ohio State House. /// Take the issue of crime and drugs. We're working hard back at the White House to implement our National Drug Strategy, and Rar/me. to push our tough, no-nonsense anti-crime package through the Congress and into law. // 5 We're doing all we can on the federal level to make life tough on the criminals. We've increased funding for federal prisons -- 24,000 new beds this year alone thirates We've called for tougher laws. Stiffer penalties for crimes of violence. An end instruct's states in the States. to easy parole More certainty in sentencing. And for criminals ifed RRdrug who kill cops -- the ultimate penalty. The death penalty. /// IIIa That's what we're doing in Washingtom But as a Nation, we can't break the deadly grip of drugs -- we can't show the criminals that prey on our citizens that we mean business -- Footer unless each and every state takes the same strong steps against crime and drugs. It's the same when the issue is education. // This President -- and every American parent -- knows how much education means -- for our kids -- for our future. // And the states are central to real education reform. That's the reason behind last year's Education Summit with the Nation's governors - - and its the guiding force behind the goals the Governors and I have agreed on -- the Education Goals we want every student, and every school to meet. We all know those six goals. American high school students first in the world in math and science achievement by the year 2000. Raising the graduation rate, to 90% or better. And in Pater order to make sure those diplomas mean something, we must assess our kids' progress at the crucial 4th-, 8th- and 12th-grade levels. 6 And of course, excellence in education means every American child ready to learn the day they walk into that classroom. Every American adult literate. Every American school drug-free. // And I know I can count on Governor Voinovich to join me in leading a crusade for excellence in our schools -- to prepare every child in Ohio -- every kid across this nation -- to take his place in the workforce of the 21st Century. // Whatever the issue: Whether it's keeping our streets safe - - or government sound. Preparing our kids -- or promoting economic growth: I need friends and allies to work with me -- allies like George Voinovich, and the other fine members of this Ohio Republican team. /// Tonight, I join George in thanking you for your support. And I ask each one of you to work hard for him -- and for this top-notch team -- to make 1990 a winning season -- and the 1990s a Republican decade. // Once again, let me thank all of you for this warm welcome - - and God bless the great state of Ohio. # # # State Bill Gradison Jim Petro #6 Auditor BobMiE Sen. Paul Pfeitter AG Judy Bushman Brachman 4.7reagurer Jim Petro (Pee - tro] State Auditor Sen. Paul Pfeifer AG Judy Brachman [Brock-man]4.Treasuner Services of Mead Data Central PAGE 2 1ST DOCUMENT of Level 1 printed in FULL format. Public Papers of the Presidents Remarks to Members of the Law Enforcement Community in Kansas City, Missouri 25 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 84 January 23, 1990 LENGTH: 2357 words Thank you, Mayor Berkley. Thank you very, very much, all of you. Thank you very much. But how did you know that our dog, Millie, was the most popular person in the Bush family? [Laughter] I'm delighted to be introduced by my friend, Dick Berkley, and thank you for that warm introduction. As he confessed, we go back a long, long time, and I'm qrateful to him for his friendship and his leadership. I also want to thank and pay my respects to two that flew out here with me on Air Force One: our distinquished Attorney General, Dick Thornburgh; and our Drug Policy Czar -- why we use the word in the United States, I do not know -- but our able Drug Policy Director, Bill Bennett. Both here with me today, and both doing a superb job for our country. It's always good to see the Governors, and be with them, of these two great States, both friends - John Ashcroft, from Missouri, and of course my friend, Mike Hayden, from just across the line - I think it's just across the line -- but both of them, side by side with us, recognizing that the States must have considerable influence, must take a lot of action, if we're going to solve the problems that I wanted to talk to you about today. And of course, we also had some other travelers with me, friends of good standing flying out, your two able Missouri Senators, Jack Danforth and Kit Bond. Both whoops, they're here - here's one. Where's Kit? Over here. And of course, Congressman Ike Skelton, my friend, and also Tom Coleman. And let me just say abou this group of Representatives, Senate and House: All of them, all four, are taking leadership roles in this fight against crime. And I know that your Congressman from the district I just visited, Alan Wheat, wanted to be here. He is attending to duties in Washington. I hope he's doing the right thing back there, as Congress just reconvened. And of course, so many law enforcement and community leaders --- the police chief has been at my side, and the respect with which he's held by people in the communities is very clear and obvious - Commissioner Ray Price. And of course, I had a wonderful meeting with the Ad Hope Group. I've known the leader of the group because he is serving on one of our most prestiqious antinarcotics task forces in Washington, Presidentially appointed, working closely with Bill Bennett and me. Al, we're just delighted that you are willing to not only do what you are doing here but take the take to be a part of that. Al Brooks an outstanding leader for this community. Then I had a list, not to read off, necessarily, but I would be remiss if I didn't say how pleased I was with the briefinq I received out here --- the Ad Hac Group. Inspiring presentations -- and I won't mention them all, but Dr. Stacey Daniels, Dr. Mark Mitchell, one a Ph.D., psychologist, the other an M.D.; Cliff Sarqeon, who just hitchhiked a ride with us somewhere along the line -- I don't know where he is out there -- And of course, Ron Finley and Vic, Majeeda, LEXIS® NEXIS® LEXIS® NEXIS R Services of Mead Data Central PAGE 3 25 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 84 Aasim 50 many others that just made this whole program come alive. And now, before I get to my words, let me also salute the Army and thank the band from Fort Riley for that wonderful music. Outstanding, as always. And I can tell you -- and mean it -- that it is great to be in the heartland, great to be back in Kansas City. And you know, Kansas City has so much of which to be proud. You've heard the tally: grassier than Ireland; built on more hills than ancient Rome; more water, more fountains than Paris. But you also know what really sets Kansas City apart. It is not your parks. It's your people. They call it the Kansas City Spirit - restless, idealistic, determined. It's the kind of spirit that pushed back frontiers and brought the railroads west, rebuilt a burned-down convention hall in 90 days, and survived three floods this century. And, yes, it's a community spirit, a spirit that emphasizes the value of collective well-being. Norman Rockwell captured in a painting called just that, the "Kansas City Spirit." It pictures a brawny, sun-burned man, feet firmly planted on the ground, eyes on the distant horizon. And one hand clutches a blueprint, and the other's rolling up his sleeves. And thank God, it's a spirit that is very much alive today, because in recent years, it's not the convention hall that's caught fire but the streets themselves, burning with a new form of pain called crack and crackling with a burst of qunfire not heard in Kansas City since the outlaw days of the Old West. But people in this town refused to surrender to the drug plague. You took back what's yours: took back your kids, and took back your streets. It beqan like the spirit of Kansas City, when one man rolled up his sleeves and stepped forward with a blueprint, a blueprint that's become a model for our cities, an aspiration to people everywhere. I had the pleasure of meeting with him, as I alluded to earlier, and with his group this morning; and I know that many more than I mentioned are here with us this afternoon. They're a group of homegrown Kansas City heroes called the Ad Hoc Group Against Crime, and the man's name, you know him, Alvin to some, Al to me, Al Brooks. Ad Hoc recognized early on that the war on drugs meant unconventional warfare, a battle to be fought day by day, house by house, family by family, child by child, because each kid saved is a victory won. Working closely with police, Ad Hoc members gather in force, gather by the dozen, using bullhorns, wooden coffins, street rallies to warn druq dealers to get off the street. They're not subtle. I just saw them in action out there. But they are determined, and they are united, and they are clearly making a difference. I spent a part of the morning here in the downtown inner-city area. I can't remember a more inspiring experience since I've been President. Went to 33d and Park. Saw what they used to call the Druq Tree, an ancient, curb-side oak where the drug dealers put up a basketball board to lure young children and cover up their own deadly operations. And it's still a rough area, still not free of crime. But a lot of crack houses are gone, and a lot of pride's come back. And block after block, house after house carries the sign of victory, Ad Hoc's six-word warning to the cowards of the night: "This neighborhood fights back against drugs." Part of the solution to the drug menace lies in effective, community-based initiatives like the Ad Hoc Group here. Also, cooperation between local and Federal law enforcement is essential, as we saw last Friday when Kansas City LEXIS® NEXIS® LEXIS® NEXIS® Services of Mead Data Central PAGE 4 25 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 84 police combined with Federal agents to bust what may be the biggest crack ring in town. Another part, an essential part, lies in the demand side: stopping drug use before it starts, and helping those who want to stop. And our National Drug Strategy calls for record levels of new funding for both education and treatment. But demand-side solutions alone, important as they are, will never be enough. These are people out there intent on doing evil - cowardly, amoral. And when they spot someone vulnerable, the school kid who has to cross a druq-infested corner to qet home, they see their fellow man the way a pack of jackals sees a wounded fawn. A 4-year-old boy shot dead in a suspected crack house; an 11-year-old kid qunned down outside another druq den, allegedly at the hands of a 14-year-old quard; in a downtown bar, a mother sells her back for crack; and a fire bombing leaves three generations dead, including a qrandmother and three little kids - the headlines are horrifying, sickening, outraqeous. And though they come from Kansas City, they are tragically familiar in cities across America. Strong families are an important element in a healthy, respectful society. Many of life's most important lessons are learned within the walls of our own homes, and we must do everything we can do to strengthen our families and help them cultivate character in our children. But let us also be clear about the role of personal accountability, of the responsibility of the criminal for his actions. The fact of the matter is, the criminal chooses his way of life, his companions, the kind of crimes he commits. He's not the victim; he is the victimizer. And you who have struggled, worked hard for safe streets know this. It's time we protect the rights of our elderly, our kids, and our crime victims everywhere. The law-abiding community that you represent has a duty to punish wronqdoers. Punishment is not, as some may see it, as unseemly indulgence in revenge. Just punishment is a moral, civilized response to wrong. Punishment is necessary not only as a deterrent to future crimes but for its own sake, which is to say, for the sake of justice. This tradition of justice speaks not of a society that disparages human life but, rather, one that treasures innocent human life as precious, as unique. In Larry McMurtry's -- you remember it -- classic Western novel, "Lonesome Dove," two Rangers finally put an end to a brutal qanq's deadly rampaqe, and one of the outlaws turns out to be Jake Spoon, the Rangers' old partner. "It's a bad situation,' says Captain Call, moments before arresting his old friend. "But there he is. He put himself in it." McMurtry's saqa, like the lives of the real-life pioneers who inspired it, reveals some simple truths. Most Americans believe each of us faces the innate temptation to succumb to evil and yet always has the freedom instead to choose to do good. Today too many law-abiding Americans are prisoners in their own homes, and we really have to change that. We have got to change it. The wrong people are behind bars. Go to the community I came from. Talk to the lady and her husband in a Christian home, a cross and the Bible inside, locked in for fear of what's on the outside. The first line of defense will always be our local law enforcement. But as in the days of legendary U.S. Marshals like Bat Masterson and Wild Bill LEXIS® NEXIS® LEXIS NEXIS R Services of Mead Data Central PAGE 5 25 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 84 Hickok, places like Kansas City aqain need the support of topnotch Federal lawmen. Congress deserves our thanks for providing the new Federal troops that we asked for -- new agents, new prosecutors, new prisons to catch, convict, and contain those who prey on our cities. But it's time for Congress, reconvening this very day, to finish the job, because it does on good to send the troops into battle wearing handcuffs. Shortly after taking office, I sent a comprehensive package to Congress to combat violent crime, to back up our new lawmen with new laws -- laws that are fair, fast and final. Fair -- an exclusionary rule designed to protect the truth and punish the quilty and not good cops who have acted in faith. Fast --- habeas corpus reforms to stop the frivolous appeals that are choking our courts. And finally - fair, constitutionally sound death penalty provisions - because for any drug dealer who kills a cop, no penalty, in my view, is too tough. Major portions of our crime bill still await congressional action. But today there's another bill, a Trojan Horse, standing at the qates of Congress. It's called S. 1970. It looks like a real crime bill. It sounds like a real crime bill. But look at it. Take a look at it. Go to the library and get it. In actuality it will be tougher on law enforcement than on criminals. And its so-called reforms of the exclusionary rule, habeas corpus, the death penalty, and the Justice Department itself will only entrench and extend the legal loopholes and the redtape that disrupt honest law enforcement and have angered the American people for far too long. It must be defeated. America needs a crime bill with teeth, yes, but this is a sheep in wolf's clothing. We don't question anyone's motives. One of the things I don't like about politics, maybe I should expect it, get into the arena, as Teddy Roosevelt called it. It seems to be a charge and countercharge. I propose one aqenda and somebody else another. We don't have to question the other person's motives or integrity in making the proposal. But it is time to debate these differences openly. We can't accept anything, and I will not, that rolls back the clock on our ability to fight crime and punish wronqdoers. And good legislation shouldn't have to wait until the final weeks of an election year, as happened in 1984, 1986, and 1988, just by coincidence. And America wants it done right. And America wants it done responsibility. And America wants it done now. You in Kansas and Missouri, right here, have set a personal example of courage in qrappling with tough choices. In this city, you fought back and you got involved and you refused to look the other way. And you have my thanks and the qratitude of an admiring nation. In the Norman Rockwell painting that I mentioned earlier, the man with the blueprints is looking sharply to one side. They say a young boy saw the picture in a book, and asked his father, "Dad, Kansas City is in the center of America. Which way is the man facing -- west or east?" The father's answer was pure Midwest: "Well, son, it sort of depends on which way you hold the book." [Laughter] Of course, the truth is, it doesn't matter how you hold that picture. Because no matter how you look at it, the Kansas City Spirit, the real "Kansas City Spirit," always faces the same way, forward to a brighter tomorrow, forward to the future ahead. R LEXIS® NEXIS® LEXIS® NEXIS Services of Mead Data Central PAGE 6 25 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 84 Thank you for an inspiring day. Thank you for this warm greeting on this January day. God bless you all as we beqin a new year. God bless Kansas City, and especially, God bless the United States of America. Thank you all very, very much. Note: The President spoke at 1:40 p.m. in the Kansas City Municipal Auditorium Music Hall. In his remarks, he referred to Larry Joiner, chief of police of Kansas City; Ray Price, president of the Board of police commissioners; and Stacey Daniels, Mark Mitchell, Cliff Sargeon, Ronald Finley, Victor Synq, Majeeda Baheyadeen, and Aasim Baheyadeen, members of the Ad Hoc Group Aqainst Crime Steering Committee. LEXIS® ® NEXIS® ® LEXIS® ® NEXIS ® PD- ) Gordon James 513-221-1 513-221-0089 21-0089 THE WHITE HOUSE March NGTO 1990 MEMORANDUM FOR DAN MCGROARTY PEGGY DOOLEY FROM: STEPHANIE BLESSEY SUBJECT: VOINOVICH FUNDRAISER The following is information I gathered on the pre-advance trip to Cincinnati: BACKGROUND: Time: originally 6:30, trying to move it to 5:30 (directly after the game). Format: Toast lectern (not podium) Guests standing Cocktails and hot dogs (in the baseball spirit) Attendance: 700-800 people at $1000 a person 60-80 people at a mix and mingle before larger reception at $5000 person OF INTEREST: Sunday before the election VP Bush held a huge rally at square next to hotel. They had confetti bombs and balloon drops. It rivaled the Opening Day parade in festivity and in traffic hassles. Attached is an article from the Cincinnati Post that asks the President to visit a hospitalized boy. The advance team is looking into the idea. The Taft Campaign wanted the fundraiser in the Taft Theater up the street, but they're having it at the Westin Hotel at Fountain Square. Too bad. CELEBRITIES: Johnny Bench MIGHT be the MC. He was in a parade with the President during the campaign. CONTACTS: Nick Vehr call yes event Hamilton County Republicans (513) 381-5454 Cent Steiner Chris Gardner Varnomen campaign Taft for Secretary of State (513) 723-0900 614/728-1990 press all Paul Mifsud Voinovich for Governor Campaign Manager 8A "Give light and the people will find their own way' The Editor SCRIPPS HOWARD Editorial Page Editor Paul F. Knue Byron P. White Cincinnati Managing Editor Associate Editor Post C. Wayne Perry James L. Adams 125 East Court Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 13)352-2000 Wednesday, March 7, 1990 A presidential visit Whoever is handling Presi- talking about kids like Derrick. dent Bush's visit to Cincinnati next month should add a stop at Today, Derrick is in critical University Hospital to his itiner- condition and paralyzed from ary. the neck down after being shot in the jaw two weeks ago while A patient there - 17-year-old watching a fight after school. Derrick Turnbow - would be Police say the bullet was intend- happy to see him. ed for a teen-aged drug-dealer Bush is coming to town April who grabbed Derrick and used him as a shield. 2 to lend support to Ohio's Re- publican candidates for gover- Derrick has exhibited the nor and secretary of state, kind of success Bush said he George Voinovich and Robert Taft II. But it would be quite envisions for all of this nation's appropriate if the president youths. The young man's tragic threw some support Derrick's injury, however, at the hands of way, too. another 17-year-old. who dropped out of school, is an un- Derrick is a junior honors fortunate reminder that we still student at Taft High School, have a long way to go to reach where Bush delivered a speech that goal. when he was last in Cincinnati Jan. 12. When Bush referred to A visit by the president to the auditorium filled with more Derrick's hospital room would than 1,000 students as a "room inspire Derrick - and all of us of success stories," he was - to keep pressing on. McGroarty/Dooley March 27, 1990 4:30 pm [VOIN] PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: GEORGE VOINOVICH FUNDRAISER CINCINNATI, OHIO APRIL 2, 1990 6:30 PM Thank you, George, for those kind words. [Introductory acknowledgements And thanks to all of you for this warm welcome. I'm delighted to be here with the distinguished Members of the Ohio Congressional delegation Robert Taft, Hamilton County Commissioner -- and Ohio's next Secretary of State. // Mike DeWine, one of the finest Congressmen up on Capitol Hill // -- who's ready to come back home as the next Lieutenant Governor of the great state of Ohio. // And of course, Ohio's man of the hour: // the next Governor of this great state: George Voinovich. // This town has seen its share of great teams. From the days of Robinson and Rose. Perez and Concepcion. Morgan and Bench - - right up to today's team of Davis, Larkin and Browning. [[ Sounds like a law firm, doesn't it? // I remember the days when baseball took place on a field -- not in a court. ]] But this Republican line-up of Voinovich, De Wine and Taft ranks right up there with the best of the great Reds teams ever to take the field. // And come "Game Day" this November, it's the Democrats who'll be praying for rain. / // 2 It's always good to be back in the Buckeye state -- great to join you here this evening, for what must be the most expensive hot dogs in the history of Ohio. [[ If Marge Schott hears about this, you can bet you've seen the end of the $1 hot dog out at Riverfront. ]] [[ I know everyone here has had this day circled on the calander for a long time. I know how the expectations build. How you feel a sense of excitement in the air. // So let me say: I know how you feel right now. // I was looking forward to the Reds' opener, too. ]] [[ But it's all quiet at the Riverfront. // And it's not easy to tune in the Reds-Red Sox exhibition game from Plant City when you're on Air Force One. ]] But the fact is, Opening Day -- and a new season -- is just one week away. And in 1990 -- a new year and a new decade for this Republican team -- it's a whole new ballgame, too. The Ohio Republican Party has never had higher hopes -- never had a better shot at putting this state into the Republican win column -- and keeping it there. // More and more Ohioans are looking to the GOP to lead us into the 90s -- and according to the recent polls I've seen the GOP is now the majority Party for Ohioans under the age of 25. // That's a real achievement for the Ohio GOP. And every one of you here tonight is a proud member of this tough new Republican team. //// The man we're here to send to the State House -- George Voinovich -- is a Triple Crown winner in Ohio politics: An 3 officeholder on the city, county and state levels. Cuyahoga County Auditor -- and later, County Commissioner. Ohio Assistant Attorney General. State Representative --- and Lieutenant Governor. And for the past 10 years, he's been Mayor of Cleveland -- a city where Democrats outnumber Republicans 6 to 1. The plain truth is this: you won't find anyone who knows how Ohio works better than this man -and you won't find anyone who's more ready than George Voinovich to work hard for Ohio. 111 George, I'm proud to say that you and I have a lot in common. // Same first name. // Same excitable, emotional approach to life. // [[ Guess we're just a couple of Republican Party animals. ]] Same approach to politics -- an approach that tells us that decency and democracy are one and the same. // George Voinovich is a man with many qualities I admire. // He's a man of integrity. A life-long dedication to politics -- the highest form of public service. 11 He's a family man. Father of three fine kids -- who'll be with him every step of the way in the campaign for the State House. [[ There's always been a place for politics in the Voinovich household. George met his wife Janet at a political rally. // And George, I hope the hot dogs weren't as expensive back then as they are today. ]] 4 But best of all for all Ohioans -- George Voinovich is a man who gets things done -- a proven leader in every position he's held in more than two decades in Ohio politics. // And you can count on George Voinovich to lead the way -- to make Ohio one of the great path-breaking states in the 1990s. He'll bring the same drive and determination -- the same intelligence and integrity -- to the Ohio State House that he brought to the City Hall in Cleveland. Because the bottom line S that George Voinovich has developed a formula for success that can work state-wide -- from Cleveland right down here to Cincinnati, and every city and town in between. The people of Ohio can count on George Voinovich -- Governor Voinovich -- to create a climate for growth. To work with the business community to help the Ohio economy adapt and advance, to attract new businesses to Ohio -- and help the Ohio entrepreneur realize his dreams. // Take a look at this man's track record in Cleveland -- the way he retooled a smokestack city to meet the high-tech challenges of the 1990s. // You can count on Governor Voinovich to lead a crusade for excellence in our schools -- to prepare every child in Ohio to take his place in the workforce of the 21st Century. // This President -- and every American parent -- knows how much education means -- for our kids -- for our future. And let me tell you: George Voinovich knows there's never been a first- class state with second-class schools. 5 And you can count on Governor Voinovich to keep his commitment to serve the public. To conduct himself -- and his administration -- with all the honor and integrity every elected official owes the people who put him in office. Whatever the issue: Whether it's keeping our streets safe - - or government sound. Preparing our kids -- or promoting economic growth: The right man to lead Ohio is right here -- George Voinovich. 111 Tonight, I join George in thanking you for your support. And I ask each one of you to work hard for him -- and for this top-notch Republican team -- to make 1990 a winning season -- and the 1990s a Republican decade. ///// Once again, let me thank all of you for this warm welcome - - and God bless the great state of Ohio. # # # Reapportonment Nonan Cummings or DAVID Winston speaking leff oft meal St. 2884 Arlings Adea 5.Buchanan HONIVA OH reapp At leg ? 5:45 lose control auditor, , 2 seats St Senate Repub Rd: goviliades, state sen Apport 1 5 bill-Hae 2 R+D f ug 60/40 split in long 60/40 R= = 175 Hoe - aggregate vote Clean an NW World Airlines Perk stoppaul ctr Int 55111 Mail Mplpaul, St /st MN MAR 19 '90 19:18 VOINVICH HQT AAAAAAA P.1 Voinovich & DeWine 8 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215 (614) 228-1990 4510-6218 FACSIMILE COVER SHEET FAX #: (614)-228-8638 OFFICE #: (614)-228-1990 Deliver To: Peggy Dooley Fax Number: From: Jenny Camper Re: Date: 3-19-90 Time: Number of Pages (including cover sheet) : Curt asked me to send these along to you. 43215 HHHHHHH P.2 THE PLAIN DEALER, Sept. 24, 1989 Voinovich was the mayor we needed By THOMAS VAIL But whatever the claims, a great THOMAS VAIL deal of credit for Cleveland's B efore our memories fail us we should reflect on the dec- revival must be given to Mayor ade of George Volnovich as Voinovich. In his low-key way, he mayor of Cleveland. has brought not only stability, but integrity to the city as well. When Voinovich became mayor Nobody ever has questioned in 1979, Cleveland was at its lowest George Voinovich's motives, nor ebb in its long and distinguished have they ever questioned his hon- history. The city was in default. esty or integrity of purpose. The domination of the local econ- PUBLISHER'S COLUMN Some say he was so low key that omy by heavy industry, especially he let Council President George steel and iron ore, had come to an Forbes run the city, implying that end. The public and private sectors barely worked together on any- Cleveland today is a Forbes was the "doer," the person who pulled things together and thing City people and suburbanites totally different place made them happen. Many have were poles apart. After 25 years of massive historic than it was 10, 20 or wished Voinovich would have been more of a stand-out-front cheer- population shifts from the Midwest to the sun belt, people were writing 30 years ago. The leader, having press conferences, public and private making news. To these people off places like Cleveland as cities Voinovich says that when we had the world had passed by. sectors have worked two flamboyant people, Jim Stanton Young people were looking else- where to make their future. together and continue as president of Council and Carl Stokes as mayor of Cleveland, The two destructive years of to do so. much news-but very little Mayor Dennis Kucinich and the progress-was made. city's default were simply a dra- Only history will show what matic finale to 30 years of urban lized with developments like Lex- caused the revival of Cleveland. decline. ington Village showing the way. Whatever that historical assess- Into this mess stepped George New institutions have been ment, I suggest in all fairness that Voinovich as mayor. City voters established: The Greater Cleveland whatever the forces and personali- backed him, the media backed him. Roundtable for race relations and ties at work, it was Mayor Voino- A desperate community looked for Cleveland Tomorrow for economic vich who led the way, who set the stability, decency and integrity. development have joined with the example of decency and integrity, George Voinovieh looked like the other solid Cleveland institutions who created the stable atmosphere right man in the right place at the like the Growth Association and that made possible the revival of right time. the Convention Bureau to push the Cleveland at a critical moment in And that is exactly what he has city forward. And all of the urban its history. proved to be. renewal is publicized by the New Few jobs are more difficult, more Cleveland today is a totally dif- Cleveland Campaign, which has thankless, than being mayor of a ferent place than it was 10, 20 or 30 helped improve the city's image. major city. Few mayors have gone years ago. The public and private The transformation is so great on to higher office. Few mayors sectors have worked together and that people are visiting every week have survived ten years as Voino- continue to do 30. to find out how Cleveland does it. vich has. Few mayors have accom- An unprecedented building boom Most important is that Cleveland- plished, loyal wives in a league is evident everywhere downtown. ers have regained confidence in with Janet Voinovich. The Flats is alive with young peo- themselves. It is no longer fashion- So before the Voinovich decade ple enjoying themselves. The local able to talk about what is wrong closes at the end of this year, we economy is doing extremely well, with the city. Today. young and old should be able to anticipate the having accomplished an historic alike sing the praises of this 12th judgment of history. transition from heavy Industry to a largest market in the nation. To We know for sure that Cleve- mixed-use economy of medicine our great cultural institutions and land's revival happened on Mayor law, accounting and a modernized matchless suburban living has been Voinovich's watch. He should be industrial sector, all leaner and added 8 new enthusiasm about given the principal credit for the meaner, growing and employing opportunities here. businesses to excellent result more people and meeting new create. worlds to conquer. challenges. As with any success story, It has Vail is publisher and editor of The Neighborhoods are being revita- many authors. real and imagined. Plain Dealer. Voinovich promises a fine GOP team Gubernatorial candidate speaks at Athens Courty dinner P.3 By JASON BENDER Voinovich, who filed nominating ball," Voinovich said. We need four brand-spanking-new petitions for the office Thursday, The Republican offered a com- tires." Messenger staff writer It was a fiery and determined wasted no time in challenging the parison of his 10-year stint as Voinovich said that, while he was 250-member audience and commen- Cleveland's mayor to the ac- mayor of Cleveland, the budget grew George Voinovich who stood before the Republican faithful of Athens ting on the current administration. complishments of the Celeste by 45 percent, compared to a 100 per- County Thursday and promised them "We officially opened the political adminstration. cent growth rate of the state budget in that a motivated and close-knit team field of play today with one of the According to Voinovich, only one the last four years alone. finest Republican teams in Ohio other state has had a larger tax in- shar eholders in the State of of Ohioans would take control of the history," he said. crease than Ohio under Celeste and Ohio," he said, "We can do better. state if he is elected governor. "Now it's time for you to reach out despite that, "we're not getting the There's no reason why we can't do The GOP gubernatorial candidate and former mayor of Cleveland ad- and talk to Democrats and in- job done.' better." dependents and tell them we're the "I never thought I'd live to see Ohio Voinovich expressed concern over dressed the annual Lincoln Day Din- her of the Athens County Republicans good government team and that the become a 'no-growth' state," he said. out-of-state waste that is filling Ohio Democrats in office have fumbled the "Ohio doesn't need a retread on a flat. in Nelsonville. landfills. Voinovich said he had of administrators has risen 50 percent elsewhere Thursday. visited the Fairfield Landfill in Lan- while the percentage of teachers has "Mike is leaving a U.S. Congres- caster earlier Thursday and had been dropped, along with the drop-out rate. sional seat," he said. "He's taking a outraged at the sight of trucks carry- Among other concepts, Voinovieh step down to take a step up to run for ing out-of-state waste into Ohio. plans to institute an escrow program Heutenant governor. He's leaving a "When I was mayor of Cleveland," which would let a child earn tuition high-paying job He's taking big credits for grades earned at primary risks because he believes in Ohio." he said, "they wanted to store nuclear waste in the salt mines under Lake and middle school levels for voca- Another plan for Ohio's educational Erie and I said 'No way, Jose." tional or college education. 19 '90 19:19 VOINVICH HQT system includes "mentors" for high "And when I'm governor, those school students, businessmen and trucks won't be coming in here Overall, Voinovich stressed the women who would act as guides for need to train young people for the either." uncertain youths. Like his plan to : Voinovich promised a more com- future, whether they go on to college use the top companies of Ohio for ad- prehensive and straightforward ap- or trade schools. visors, the mentor concept relies : Voinovich took time to praise his proach to education and "no more heavily on the use of volunteers. mandates without money." running mate, lieutenant governor According to Voinovich, the next candidate Michael DeWine, who was : Voinovich expressed concern over Ohio governor will need to be a hands- education staffing and competency. on leader with loyalty to the people of He said that, during the last four Ohio and the day-to-day demands of years of Celeste's reign, the number the office. "This state needs a governor who will have his face rubbed in the pro- blems of Ohio," he said. P.4 MU HHHHHHH OHIO NEWS BUREAU INC. CLEVELAND, OHIO 44115 216/241-0675 THE TIMES RECORDER ZANESVILLE, 0. AM CIRC. 25,800 FEB-28-90 Voinovich: outside experts could 485 help state run better By PATRICK JACKSON glected doing the things they Staff Reporter should be doing to keep costs down." ZANESVILLE - It worked in Those are among problems Cleveland, and Republican that has put Ohio 26th on a list of gubernatoral candidate George 29 manufacturing states, and Voinovich said he thought bring- Voinovich said efforts had to be ing in outside experts to make made correct those problems state government work better and make the state more attrac- would be effective in Columbus, tive to industry. too. Another thing the state needs "We had the private sector to do is take advantage of its come in for 90 days as an opera- resources, which he said in- tions improvements task force cludes landfills. Voinovich said and look at the way we ran he'd like to find a way to either things,' said Voinovich, who reduce or eliminate the flow of served 10 years as mayor of out-of-state garbage coming into Cleveland. "We implemented 80 the state. percent of their recommenda- "If European nations can tions, so, as my budget increased agree, by treaty, not to export 50 percent over 10 years, I was garbage, then why can't our able to operate the city with 10 states be given a right to regu- percent less people. late it and take a position that GEORGE VOINOVICH "We were working harder and fundamentally says: 'If you gen- smarter," he said. "It's the same erate waste, and you get the jobs parents - involved in the thing we need to do at the state and get the taxes, then you take program." level." care of it," he said. "If New Although that's already hap- Voinovich said two areas that Jersey, New York and Rhode pening in some areas, such as needed attention were the Ohio Island can bring their waste into Cleveland's scholarship in Bureau of Workers Compensa- our state, and do it cheaper than escrow program where students tion and the Ohio Bureau of Em- taking care of themselves, get money for good grades Educ. ployment Services, which he said they're using up a resource we placed into accounts that help were rife with mismanagement. have available to us." pay future college costs - Voino "The Bureau of Workers Com- "We ought to be husbanding vich said it needed to be encour- pensation owes hospitals $27 mil- that resource," he said, "and aged across the state, adding lion. Last year, they paid $3 mil- saying: They're for us, not for that programs to get good teach- lion in interest because they you.' ers into rural and inner-city didn't pay their vendors on Ohio's young people are schools are needed. time," he said. "They've got another resource Voinovich says "I say, if somebody wants to 37,000 claims of temporary and the state isn't doing enough to get into teaching math or sci- total disability that required develop. ence, that's great. We should medical examinations within 90 "I want to be the education encourge that," he said. "We days that hadn't been done governor," he said. "But I also could offer full boat scholarships "If Ohioans are going to want to make Ohio the education to those people, on the condition work," he said, "then state gov- state. I want to get everybody that when they graduate, they ernment has got to work and the the state government, the school spend part of their time teaching current administration has ne- boards, the private sector. the in a rural or inner-city school." P.5 OHIO NEWS BUREAU INC. CLEVELAND, OHIO 44115 216/241-0675 CLERMONT SUN BATAVIA, 0. W FEB-22-90 485 DeWine: Republicans to tackle education, drug abuse problems By Jean Kowalski requirements to graduate from high they won't come from Washington Mike DeWine said he is some- school, he said. "We need to raise or Columbus," DeWine said. "We one who wants to be where the the level of expectations in the have to win the battle community action is. In the 1990s, he said, the state, and then hold the school by community. People will have to action will be in Ohio. accountable. If (the schools) don't work together to form a plan that DeWine, a U.S. representative get the job done, the state will take will work in that particular com- from the Seventh Ohio District, is the school district over." munity." running for lieutenant governor on In talking with teachers and DeWine said the Republican the Republican ticket with former superintendents, DeWine said, he ticket has the experience to best Cleveland Mayor George has discovered the teachers are deal with the problems in Ohio. Voinovich. DeWine said he is fol- unhappy with the amount of red Voinovich was mayor of Cleve- lowing Voinovich's example in tape and paperwork they must land for 10 years, and has served as "answering the call" when things endure, which takes time away lieutenant governor, Cuyahoga got tough at home Voinovich left from teaching. County commissioner and auditor, his position as Ohio lieutenant gov- "We also need to back off a lit- Ohio House representative, and ernor in 1979 to run for mayor of de," he said. "We'll say we don't assistant attorney general. DeWine Cleveland when the city was in have all the answers, but must set has been a U.S. representative for default education as a top priority." seven years, and has served as "I don't intend to sit back and let DeWine said he also has spent Ohio senator and Greene County someone else decide my children's time talking with county prosecu- prosecutor. future," DeWine, of Cedarville in tors, police officers, educators and "We can't turn the state back over Greene County, said to the Cler- those involved in substance abuse to the same group, the same gang, mont County Young Republicans treatment to gather input on fight- which has given us seven years of Monday at Clermont College. "The ing drug abuse. inaction and corruption," he said. state lacks political leadership. The "Our plan needs input from the "This race is for our future, our kids, state is standing still. We will get people who have to deal with the and our grandchildren." Ohio moving again." problems. These people are on the Voinovich and DeWine will face Education will be a top priority front line," he said. Democrats Anthony Celebrezze in the Voinovich administration Any plan for dealing with drug and Eugene Branstool in the should the voters elect the Republi- abuse will be community-based, November general election. Cele- can ticket, DeWine said. DeWine said, with some assistance brezze is the current Ohio attorney "There's something wrong when from the state government. general, and Branstool is an Ohio we are at the bottom fourth in "There are no easy answers, and senator from Utica. The Miam Valley only Pulitzer Prize winning newspaper P.6 The Xenia Daily Gazette Vol: 123, No. 57 Wednesday, March 7 1990 35 single copy, 1.65 per week home deliver DeWine gets high marks from business, conservatives By RANDY WYNN school prayer, upholding President Act, but awarded him an 11 DAILY GAZETTE Gazette Washington Bureau Bush's veto of a minimum wage percent labor voting rating based increase, additional funding for on his opposition to the labor fed- WASHINGTON Rep. Michael the Strategic Defense Initiative eration's position on eight other DeWine, R-Cedarville, wins high and prohibiting use of federal votes. marks in conservative groups' funds for obscene and indecent The National Council of Senior ratings of 1989 House voting re- artwork. The group objected only Citizens gave DeWine a 10 cords, but liberal organizations to the congressman's support for percent rating, objecting to his find little to applaud, relaxing Hatch Act restrictions on votes for a smaller minimum wage MAR 19 '90 19:22 VOINVICH HQT AAAAAAA political activities by federal em- increase, against new pension DeWine, who is leaving Con- ployees. plan regulations, for a reduced gress after this year to run for DeWine received a perfect capital gains tax rate, and against lieutenant governior, received a 90 voting score from the anti-abortion a proposal to retain a portion of percent rating from the U.S. National Right to Life Committee, the catastrophic care expansion of Chamber of Commerce, parting along with a zero rating from the Medicare. company with the nation's leading pro-choice National Abortion business group only on a proce- Interest groups compile and Rights Action League. dural issue last fall that paved the Americans for Democratic issue ratings of congressional way for House votes on several Action rated DeWine at 10 voting records to encourage issues important to business. percent, but the League of Conser- support for their positions, steer The American Conservative vation Voters, an environmental campaign contributions to their Union awarded DeWine a 96 group, gave DeWine a moderate congressional allies and to advise percent rating, applauding his rating of 60 percent. their members which lawmakers votes on issues including aid to The AFL-CIO gave DeWine back the group's legislative the Contra rebels in Nicaragua, credit for voting to relax the Hatch agenda. MAR 19 '90 19:22 VOINVICH HQT AAAAAAA Fri.. March 2. 1990 Dayton Daily News Voinovich: State slow on education reforms COLUMBUS (AP) - Republican and he would welcome it, he said. candidate for governor George Voin- Voinovich, in response to ques- "ovich said Thursday the state educa- tions, said he is not ready to pro- tion bureaucracy has dragged its feet posed a constitutional amendment Con school reforms. that would make the superintendent In a speech at the Press Club of a member of the governor's Cabinet. Ohio, the former mayor of Cleveland Under the Constitution, Ohio's said he may propose a constitutional Board of Education hires the super- amendment making the Department intendent, who is responsible to that of Education directly responsible to body. Board members are elected in- the governor. dividually from Ohio's 21 congres- want to be Ohio's education gov- sional districts. ernor. I want Ohio to be the educa- Also, Voinovich repeated his criti- tion state," Voinovich said in a cism of Celebrezze for accepting speech that also included barbs for campaign contributions from state Attorney General Anthony J. Cele- employees and said if he is elected, brezze Jr., the Democratic Party's he will not solicit such giving and will endorsed candidate for governor. refuse to accept it. Voinovich is unopposed for the GOP gubernatorial nomination in Celebrezze has denied that he so- the May 8 primary, while Celebrezze licited the contributions which, is in a Democratic field that other- based on documents handed out by "wise consists of mostly unknown Voinovich, totaled more than candidates. $847,000 dating to 1979 when Cele- Voinovich said most of Ohio's brezze was secretary of state. newly enacted school reforms were If he did not solicit the contribu- recommended in the early 1980s. tions, "United Way ought to hire He thinks they would have been Tony Celebrezze," Voinovich assert- enacted sooner if the department ed, although the former mayor ad- had to answer to the governor. mitted having accepted some small "Governors should not have to voluntary employee donations in the spend years waltzing with the school past. However, he said he later dis- superintendent" to bring about couraged the practice and now sup- changes, he said. They should have ports legislation making it illegal to the responsibility for such decisions solicit from public employees. MAR 19 '90 19:23 VOINVICH HQT AAAAAAA THE PLAIN DEALER, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1990 Voinovich, Celebrezze posing as underdog By MARY BETH LANE Steiner said Celebrezze must be PD BUREAU judged the favorite because he has $2.6 million in campaign funds COLUMBUS Democrat compared with Voinovich's $702,- Anthony J. Celebrezze Jr. and Re- 836 and has a "well-oiled party publican George V. Voinovich - apparatus" behind him. both careful to avoid overconfi- Celebrezze, whose family name is dence - have each been claiming widely known in Ohio politics, modestly that he is the underdog in attributed Voinovich's lead in the the governor's race. poll to the exposure Voinovich re- Yesterday, Celebrezze happily ceived running for the Senate in accepted the underdog tag before 1988 and running against Robert A. filing his candidacy petition. Voino- Taft II for the GOP gubernatorial vich will file his petition today. nomination this year. Responding to the most recent Taft, who dropped his guberna- Ohio Poll, which shows Voinovich torial bid last week to run for secre- leading by 13 percentage points, Ce- tary of state, had advanced the lebrezze declared himself the un- same argument to explain why Voi- derdog and said, "I don't mind at all novich had led him in polls. Taft, being behind in the polls." whose family name is arguably the He recalled come-from-behind best known in Ohio politics, said Voinovich was better known than triumphs in his 16-year political ca- he. reer and said he was the underdog in his 1974 race for the Ohio Senate In his campaign against Voino- and in his 1978 race for Ohio secre- vich, Celebrezze faces a Republican tary of state. strategy that will attempt to taint him, by association, with scandals "My history is I outwork my oppo- in the administration of Gov. Rich- nents," said Celebrezze, who is fin- ard F. Celeste. ishing his second term as Ohio Asked yesterday if recent news attorney general. reports of mismanagement In the Voinovich, the former Cleveland offices of Treasurer Mary Ellen mayor who also aspires to the un- Withrow and Secretary of State derdog tag, welcomed his lead in Sherrod Brown would taint the the poll Monday by saying his cam- Democratic ticket, Celebrezze said, paign was going so well it was "The Republicans are playing a "almost scary." game - anything that happens in Voinovich campaign spokesman state government they blame on Curt Steiner said yesterday, "We me." consider Tony Celebrezze to be the He said the strategy would not favorite. He's the defending champ work, and voters would decide his as far as we're concerned." worth on his record. MAR 19 '90 19:23 VOINVICH HQT AAAAAAA Dayton Daily News Tues., Feb. 20. 199 Things are going SO well, it's scary, Voinovich says By Tim Miller COLUMBUS BUREAU COLUMBUS — A tanned and smil- ing George Voinovich, just back from a Florida vacation. praised his former opponent, Robert A. Taft II, and promised to begin building the "the finest grass-roots organization the Republicans have ever had." Last week, while Voinovich was "enjoying the sunshine and swim- ming two hours a day,' Taft dropped out of the May 8 primary for gover- nor, leaving Voinovich unopposed. Voinovich had more to be happy about. On Monday, the Dayton Daily News and the Cincinnati Post pub- lished an Ohio Poll showing the for- mer Cleveland mayor with a 13-point lead over Ohio Attorney General An- thony J. Celebrezze Jr. in the gover- 20i's contest. "To me, it's just scary," Voinovich said about. recent developments. "Things are going awfully well." But, he said, his campaign will not George Voinovich become overly confident. indegrity "We plan to build the finest grass- ous scandals that have plagued the roots organization the Republicans administration of Democratic Gov. have ever had." he said In addition, Richard Celeste. he said he and his running mate, U.S. The Democrats have operated un- Rep. Michael DeWine. R-Cedarville der a "get along, go along" philoso- will have to work hard to raise mon- phy that placed the party ahead of ey. the people, he said. As an elected of- "They have about $2 million more ficial, Voinovich said. "Your first al- than we do," Voinovich said of the legiance is not to the party, but to the Celebrezze campaign, which recent- people." ly filed a report showing the cam- Voinovich praised Taft for his deci- paign with $2.6 million, sion to run for secretary of state. say- Voinovich said Celebrezze also ing. It clearly adds a great deal to stands to benefit from a Democratic our ticket. I'm very proud to be on Party organization "that has used the the ticket with these folks and I think state of Ohio as a patronage punch- we can sell Our message that Ohio ing bag" in the nearly eight years needs a clean sweep of the statewide Democrats have held all of Ohio's offices." non-judicial state offices. Wayne Hill, communications di- He vowed that he and DeWine will rector for Celebrezze, dismissed wage a clean campaign. But in re- Voinovich's comments about Cele- sponse to questions. Voinovich said brezze's record. saying. **It appears Celebrezze will be vulnerable be- all Mr. Voinovich has to offer is cause he has Volume 113 Number 163 Dayton, Ohio, Monday, Feb. 19, 1990 The First Cox Newspaper 35 1919. Devian NEWSDOPERS Inc. Voinovich leads Celebrezze Poll Voinovich led Celebrezze in all. The Ohio Poll has a margin for sections of the state except central for of plus or minus four percenta CONTINUED FROM/1A and southeast Ohio, where Celebrez- points. The margins of error for t 48-35%, poll of voters finds ze led 43 percent to 41 percent. Voin- subgroups have a potential for held a 43 percent to 40 percent lead ovich was ahead 56 percent to 34 per- somewhat larger variation. over Voinovich. cent in northeast Ohio, which Voinovich had been locked in a includes their hometown of Cleve- THE OHIO POLL By Tim Miller battle with Hamilton County Com- land. In southwest Ohio, including COLUMBUS BUREAU 90 missioner Robert A. Taft II for the Dayton, Voinovich led 43 percent to The early leader In the GOP nomination. Taft dropped out 35 percent. race for Governor COLUMBUS Former Cleveland of the race last week, but state Dem- Volnovich's running mate, U.S. BROKEN DOV/N BY PARTY. Mayor George Voinovich has a siz- ocratic Party chairman Jim Ruvolo Rep. Michael DeWine, Is from Ce- FIGURES ARE PERCENTAGES. able lead over state Attorney General "Voters favoring Voinovich do not Volnovich Celebrezze sald the news accounts of the contest darville, while Celebrezze's running Anthony J. Celebrezze Jr. as the two have 0 particularly clear Image of would boost Volnovich's name rec- mate, state Sen. Gene Branstool, is DEMOCRAT IHDE? ENDENT begin their battle to become the next him," Tuchfarber said. "Rather, they ognition. Ruvolo also said Volnovich from Utica In central Ohio. governor of Ohio, according to the give general reasons for their sup- THE OHIO POLL is benefiting from the money spent in Both candidates were doing well REPUBLICAN first head-to-head survey by the Ohio port. Most frequently mentioned as a his Senate race. among voters in their own political Poll in the 1990 election year. reason for supporting Voinovich is the "Polls this early in an election parties, but Voinovich was beating 72 Republican Voinovich was favored his good performance as mayor of Pace for don't really tell you much," he said. Celebrezze almost 2-to-1 among Te- by 48 percent of those polled, while Cleveland." However, Republican Party chair- spondents who described them- 56.8 MAR 19 '90 19:24 HQT Democrat Celebrezze was favored Tuchfarber said Celebrezze "also man Robert Bennett has said he is selves as Independents. by 35 percent. Seventeen percent et- has a fuzzy image with the voters. VOINOVICH encouraged by polis done by the Celebrezze held a clear lead 50.6 ther favored other candidates or The most frequent reason for favor- showing Voinovich beating Cel- would not choose. Ing him is that he's: a Democrat." ebrezze. among black voters, beating Voino- Both Voinovich and Celebrezze Voinovich served two terms BS Tall dropped his challenge to vich 73 percent to 9 percent. are- unopposed in their respective mayor of Ohio's largest city before Volnovich to seek the party's nomi- Although abortion proved to be a 26.7 26 party primaries May 8 and will meet stepping down last fall. He spent $8 nation for secretary of state, and the major Issue in gubermatorial cam- in the general election Nov. 6. million in a campaign for the U.S. Ohio Poll shows that he has a higher paigns in other states last November, 14.6 The Ohio Poll is jointly sponsored Senate in 1988 and was badly beaten name recognition and is viewed few voters mentioned the issue as the by the the Dayton Daily News, the by U.S. Sen. Howard Metzenbaum: more favorably by the voters than the primary reason for supporting either Cincinnati Post and the University Celebrezze is finishing his second incumbent, Democrat Sherrod candidate. Celebrezze's switch from term.as attorney general and previ- anti-abortion to pro-abortion rights of Cincinnati. Brown. ously served as secretary of state and DONTKNOW last fail was not mentioned by voters VOINOVICH GELEBREZZE Al Tuchfarber, director of UC's In- Eighty-two percent of the voters stitute for Policy Research, said most in the state Senate. recognized the Taft name and 22 per- as a reason for making their choice: Numbers de not add up to 100% because of the 544 registered voters surveyed In an Ohio Poll last October- NETHER cent held a favorable opinion of him. Both candidates have very high answers of Don't know, Neither, and Other by telephone from Feb. 2 through fore it was clear who the nominees DEHER 0.7 Brown was recognized by 58 percent name recognition - 94 percent for were excluded. Feb. 12 do not have strong opinions for governor would be - Celebrezze of the voters, but only 7 percent said Volnovich and 93 percent for Cele- SOURCE: University of Clacinnati STAFF of either candidate this early in the they had a favorable opinion of him. brezze. Forty percent of those polied campaign. SEE POLL/7A SOURCE: University of Cincinnal STAFF The poll did not pair them in a head- had 8 favorable opinion of Voino. to-head race. vich, while 26 percent viewed Cele- brezze favorably. Their unfavorable ratings were about even at H per- OHIO NEWS BUREAU INC. CLEVELAND, OHIO 44115 216/241-0676 SPRINGFIELD NEWS-SUN SPRINGFIELD, 0. AM & PM CIRC. 40,000 JAN- 6-90 De Wine: Nation will find answers at local level By Brian Williams officials in Ohio who responded to George and I are both products He said that as lieutenant gover- News-Sun Staff Writer a campaign survey. of the courthouse," DeWine said in nor, he would expand on the of- U.S. Rep. Michael DeWine (R- Clark County Commissioner a brief address, explaining that the fice's mandated role with the State Cedarville) said he would be on the Merle Kearns, introducing former prosecutors are interested in and Local Government DeWine, described him and local government. Commission. road regularly to meet with local of- ficials if he is elected lieutenant Voinovich as "our party's most "Our administration is going to "I'm going to be personally out governor this year on a ticket with likely ticket to win, and certainly create a new partnership with on the road," he said, talking not gubernatorial candidate George the most qualified. George and elected county officials," who he just to law enforcement officials, but also with county engineers to Voinovich. Mike will beat (Democrat candi- said have been "too long neglected "I've fell for some time that the date Anthony)-Celebrezze and win by the state." He said he an get their ideas on how best to spend major problems of this country are back the governor's office for our Voinovich would seek ideas from state Issue 2 money on road and going to be solved at the local party." local police chiefs, sheriffs and bridge projects. level," DeWine said after a press Commissioners Gordon Flax and prosecutors in a statewide war on DeWine said the Reagan era's conference Friday afternoon at El- Roger Baker and State Sen. David drugs. "new federalism" - decentralizing some responsibilities from the fed- derly United. Hobson were among area elected In an interview later, DeWine eral government - has combined The conference, held on officials standing behind DeWine said his ticket's support from local with "a natural evolution of our DeWine's 43rd birthday, was to an- Friday. The survey showed all eight elected officials "is important be- thinking in this country" toward lo- nounce that the Voinovich-DeWine Republican countywide elected of- cause they understand their coun- ticket had the support of 87 percent cal solutions to problems. ficials in Clark County as support- ties - they know what is the of Republican county-level elected Local governments he said, "are ing Voinovich and DeWine. strongest ticket for their county." where the action is in the 1990s." Medina County Gazette - Medina, Ohio, Saturday, January 20. Voinovich stresses better business-government ties By JONATHAN KATKIN One program Voinovich said he were key factors in the city's re- Staff Writer hopes to start is the Governor's vival. MONTVILLE TWP. - Stress- Initiative for Volunteerism and "In terms of hustle, hustle, hus- ing that he wants to make Ohio Excellence (GIVE), which would tle, we were able to bring in more competitive in the 1990s," Re- ask the business community to do- urban development action grant publican gubernatorial candidate nate time and money for the cre- money than any other city per cap- George Voinovich told a group of ation of youth education and ser- ita," he said. Medina County politicians and vice programs. Voinovich said that under his business leaders that government "Whether we compete or not tenure, Cleveland received ap- and the private sector must learn - whether we make it or not is proximatly $135 million in federal to work together to improve the dependent upon one thing - a grant money, which was used to state's economy. trained work force," he said. fund 250 separate projects. If you are going to be suc- In Cleveland, Voinovich said cessful in economic development similar cooperative programs be- "WE LEVERAGED a lot of you have to have good people tween city government and the money to small businesses to help working together. You have to private sector led to the creation of them stay and expand and then GEORGE VOINOVICH stake out your responsibilites and Midtown Corridor Inc., an organi- used that to attract new business," work as a team, None of us have zation responsible for rejuvenating he said, adding that local leaders us in the early 1980s to happen the resources to do it all alone," the city's midtown corridor be- must concentrate their efforts on again," he said. the former Cleveland mayor said tween Euclid Avenue and 179th retaining companies located in at a county Economic Develop- Street. their region. VOINOVICH SAID with the ment Corp. breakfast forum at the "Take care of existing busi- kind of effort that turned Cleve- Rustic Hills Country Club. "IN FIVE years 250 compa- nesses first - if they leave it says land around, Ohioans can work to MAR 19 '90 HQT Highlighting his success in re- nies have moved into the area, something about your area," he make the state more attractive to building Cleveland's economy, 2,500 new jobs were created, 65 said. new business and reverse a stead- Voinovich said the city's resur- businesses were expanded and Voinovich said that after "an ily decreasing population, which gance owes a great deal to corpo- crime is down by 40 percent," unbelievable building boon," he said will cost the state approxi- rate volunteerism and support. Voinovich said of the corridor, Cleveland's economy is more di- matly one-quarter million resi- "THE government doesn't which was once considered one of verse than ever before. dents by the year 2000, solve any problems by itself," the city's highest crime areas. "That's something we really "We have to create jobs that Voinovich said, adding that he In addition, Voinovich said the wanted to work on because we will keep people in the state and would work to create new use of aggressive financing tech- didn't just want to be locked into we have to look at the things "public/private partnership niques like tax abatements and the manufacturing - we didn't want which are causing us problems," progams" if elected governor. acquisition of federal grant money the same things that happended to he said. The Evening P.13 INDEPENDENT Serving Western Stark County Since 1863 126TH YEAR, NO. 165 18 PAGES TUESDAY, JAN. 2, 1999 25 CENTS Voinovich credited with spurring economic revival across NE Ohio AKRON, Ohio (AP) - Regional perception. leaders credit the 10-year adminis- "When the perception of Cleve- tration of Cleveland Mayor George land was negative, the perception Voinovich with spurring an econo- of the entire region was negative. mic revival across northeast Ohio. As the perception of Cleveland has Voinovich, a candidate for the improved significantly, the percep- 1990 Republican nomination for tion of the entire region has im- governor, ended his term in office proved. Monday as Michael White was inau- "In the '70s and '80s, northeast MAR 19 '90 19:27 VOINVICH HQT AAAAAAA gurated mayor. Ohio had been hung with the label of "When Cleveland scores a suc- 'the rust belt,' " said Jasso. "You cess, it helps Akron, Canton and don't hear that now." Youngstown," William Jasso, Richard Shatten, executive spokesman for Akron Mayor Don director of Cleveland Tomorrow, Plusquellic, told the Akron Beacon an economic development commit- Journal in a story Monday. tee composed of business execu- "I don't think there's anything tives, agrees that Cleveland's you can quantify, but there's the changing fortunes augur well for significant, yet intangible item of the rest of the region. MAR 19 '90 19:27 VOINVICH HQT AAAAAAA P.14 THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH November 1, 1989 Voinovich outlines details of big push for volunteerism By Mike Curtin of the last four two-year budget periods, more than Dispatch Public Affairs Editor twice the rate of inflation. Voinovich said he has no George Bush spoke of a thousand points of light. doubt that, as governor, he could slow the growth of George Voinovich is looking at 11 million. state spending and reduce the number of state Voinovich, a candidate for the 1990 Republican employees through attrition. gubernatorial nomination, yesterday outlined a plan Reorganizing the state's Office of Volunteerism, for volunteerism in Ohio, drawing on the state's moving it from the Department of Administrative nearly 11 million citizens. Services to the governor's office. Much of Voinovich's plan envisions developing Establishing the Ohio Youth Services Corps to programs on a statewide level that he believes have encourage the state's nearly 2 million school-age been successful for years in Cleveland, where he has youngsters to participate in volunteer programs. been mayor since 1979. Voinovich said he would study the possibility of "The problems we face in Ohio today are too great requiring students to complete a certain number of to leave to government alone," said U.S. Rep. Mike volunteer hours as a condition of graduating from DeWine of Cedarville, Voinovich's running mate. high school. "We need to give them the thrill of The drug problem; for example, can be won only giving to their fellow man," Voinovich said. Many by citizens volunteering to take it on "street by students know about taking but not giving, he said. street, neighborhood by neighborhood, community Creating a Higher Education Volunteer Initia- by community," DeWine said. tive to engage the state's 120 institutions of higher Voinovich and DeWine outlined the plan at a learning in volunteer projects, such as evaluating tax press conference at Ohio Republican headquarters, incentives and state regulations. calling it the Governor's Initiative for Volunteerism Creating an Ohio Tomorrow committee of clear land and Excellence (GIVE). business and labor leaders charged with devising an "I don't think there are any more powerful words economic development strategy for the state. Tomorow in the English language than 1 need your help,'' Establishing a Governor's Public Relations DeWine said. "We must tap the tremendous human Advisory Board of volunteers in public relations to potential we have in Ohio." help market the state for business and tourism. The Voinovich said the volunteer program would have state spends too much to hire advertising and public six points: relations for this type of work, Voinovich said. Much Creating an Operations Improvement Task of it can be done on a voluntary basis, he said. Force of community and business leaders to audit all "These partnerships, we believe, can make a state departments and recommend changes. State difference," Voinovich said. "We want a together- spending has ballooned by nearly 20 percent in each we-can-do-it administration." MAR 19 '90 19:28 VOINVICH HQT AAAAAAA P.15. The Columbus Disputrh/Tuesday, Feb. 6, 1990 Voinovich says state must toughen ethics By Mike Curtin Dispatch Public Affairs Editor George V. Voinovich, 2 Republican Campaign candidate for governor, said he wants '90 Ohio to have the nation's toughest eth- ics-in-government laws. In a Statehouse news conference yes- terday, Voinovich proposéd a package of making Ohio a leader in the area of laws that would: ethics in state government," he said. "A Require competitive bidding for all goal of the Voinovich-DeWine adminis- goods over $5,000 and all professional tration will be to have the highest and services over $10,000, allowing excep- toughest ethics-in-government stan- tions only for emergencies. Currently, dards in the nation.' the state does not have competitive bid- During Democratic Gov, Richard F. ding for professional services. Celeste's eight-year rule, "the stench of When bidding for services, such as cronyism, political favoritism and tax- architectural and investment services, a payer ripoffs has severely damaged the committee would select the most quali- credibility of state government," Voino- fied firms and ask each to submit a vich said. sealed bid. Asked about Celeste's creation of an Prohibit anyone who was a paid inspector general's office to pursue cor- consultant or staff member on a state- ruption in state government, Voinovich wide political campaign from engaging said, "If you had a governor who set high in Statehouse lobbying for the duration standards, there wouldn't have been a of the officeholder's term. The ban call for an inspector general. would affect those who worked in cam- "If the auditor had done his job, if paigns for governor, attorney general, the attorney general had done his job," auditor, secretary of state or treasurer. there would not have been the need for Ban former cabinet members and an inspector general, he said. other top administration officials from Ohio Democratic Chairman James lobbying before any state agency or the M. Ruvolo said Voinovich "is playing do legislature for two years after leaving as I say and not do as I do. A careful state employment or for the remainder reading of George Voinovich's contribe- of the governor's term, whichever is tors indicates a lot of people who did longer. The state's current "revolving business with the city (of Cleveland) door" statute covers one year and only while he was mayor. issues in which the person participated. "I think Voinovich is jumping on 0 Prohibit former state officials and what he thinks is a bandwagon, but his employees from lobbying, for two years, actions speak louder than his words. The before the agency or legislative body truth is, Ohio is in better shape in 1990 where they formerly worked. than it was in 1982, in any way you care The proposal "is the beginning of to measure it." P.16 MAR 19 '90 19:29 VOINVICH HQT AAAAAAA AKRON BEACON JOURNAL Founded April 15, 1839 C.L. KNIGHT, June 18, 1867-Sept. 26, 1933 JOHN S. KNIGHT, Oct. 26, 1894-June 16, 1981 CHRISTOPHER M. HARTE DALE ALLEN Publisher Editor JACK E. DOYLE DAVID B. COOPER General Manager Associate Editor A12 Friday, February 9, 1990 2 EDITORIALS Question of ethics A plank for a Statehouse race IT'S NO secret in Ohio that ethics course, would stand through succeed- or the lack of ethics - have been ing administrations if they all were à big problem within state govern- part of the law. ment in recent years. There would be strong prohibitions The abuses of Gov. Richard Ce- against former state officials using leste's administration, especially dur- their expertise to lobby or represent ing Celeste's first term, have been clients before state agencies, espe- well documented. So have a number cially those in which they had of problem areas within the Ohio Leg- worked. In some cases, the prohibi- islature, especially the strong connec- tions would be for two years from the tions there between huge bundles of date of leaving state government. campaign cash and legislative delib- Such restrictions are in place in erations: some other states and at the federal It's beneficial to all Ohioans, there- level in some cases. They are de- fore, to see at least one candidate for signed to lessen chances that people governor, George Voinovich, making will become public officials and later ethics-in-government a key campaign make a bundle in private life as influ- plank early in the 1990 race for the ence-peddlers through their knowl- Statehouse. Along with his running edge of a state agency. In addition, mate, Mike DeWine, Voinovich has Voinovich would bar campaign con- outlined proposals designed to curb sultants from later serving as lobby- inappropriate lobbying activities by ists before agencies headed by their former government insiders and also former candidate. to reduce no-bid contracts awarded These restrictions ought to apply to by state agencies. legislators and their staffs as well as Both have been problem areas in to executive-branch employees. That the last several years, and the Celeste would require legislative action, administration has seemed at times which ought to take place. to have made an art. form out .of Other badly needed rules would awarding lucrative contracts without pare down the array of non-bid con- bids to its pals. tracts let during the Celeste adminis- Many of the Voinovich ethics pro- tration. Voinovich would require com- posals could be put in place by the petitive bidding on almost all state next governor through executive or- contracts and would appropriately der, and without any new legislation. bar an officeholder's former cam- Other proposals would require new paign consultants from receiving any state laws, and all the restrictions, of state contract for two years, thus. curbing the kind of campaign payoff abuses that have been rampant in recent years. There are certain to be questions and even debate about the Republi- can candidate's proposals. That's fine, but reform is needed in Colum- bus. These proposals also provide an excellent focus for discussion in this year's governor's campaign. MAR 19 '90 19:29 VOINVICH HQT AAAAAAA P.17 Volume 5, No. 1 March, 199(3 Congress Addresses Child Protection Laws The U.S. Congress has taken assessment teams. The House bill significant steps toward strengthening drafted by Rep. Mel Levine (D-CA) child protection laws at the Federal features $30 million in appropriations level. for similar measures to improve child Three important bills focus on the protection efforts. need to make the criminal justice Rep. Mike DeWine (R-OH) process less traumatic for child introduced H. 3958 at a Capitol Hill victims and witnesses. Some of the press conference attended by national critical components include: leaders in both the child protection and victim advocacy movements. Permitting the use of two-way We have the perfect opportunity closed circuit testimony; to give child victims a real chance to victims' and witnesses' out-of-court DeWine said. "We can give victims statements; the rights they need, instead of just Presumption of competency for looking out for the rights of the NET WORKS NATIONAL VICTIM. CENTER Hearsay exception for child compete in the race for justice," child victims and witnesses; accused." The National Victim Center's staff Use of testimonial aids: has worked closely with all four bill Measures to protect the privacy of authors to draft the best measures children; possible. In addition, an ad-hoc Allowing child victim impact coalition of national organizations statements at levels and in forms dedicated to helping child victims has commensurate with their age and supported both the Senate and House ability; efforts. Strongly encouraging the use of The Center salutes Senators Biden multidisciplinary teams; and and Reid and Representatives DeWine and Levine for their commitment to Eliminating the statutes of improving our justice system's limitations for child victims. response to child victims and witnesses. Their pioneering legislation S. 1965, co-authored by Senator provides excellent model statutes for Joseph Biden (D-DE) and Senator states to follow. Harry Reid (D-NV) includes authorization of appropriations of $35 National Victim Center members million for training and technical who would like to review copies of S. assistance for judicial personnel, court 1965, H. 3958, and the bill to be appointed special advocates, and the introduced by Rep. Levine should development of multidisciplinary contact the Center at (817) 877-3355. Congressman Mike De Wine unnounces the introduction of H. 3958. (L-R): Rep. George Gekas (D-PA). Rep. DeWine. Dr. Marlene Young of NOVA, Howard Davidson of the American Bar Association, the Center's Director of Public Policy David Beatty. and Rep. Craig James (R-FL). National Victim Center MAR 20 '90 15:23 VOINVICH HQT AAAAAAA P.3 -2- National Business Month, said in June, 1989, "George Voinovich is living proof that with good management even the most battered city can come back from the grave." In a column on September 24, 1989, Cleveland Plain Dealer President Thomas Vail wrote, "Nobody ever has questioned George Voinovich's motives, nor have they ever questioned his honesty or integrity of purpose." Vail's column continued, " it was Mayor Voinovich who led the way, who set the example of decency and integrity, who created the stable atmosphere that made possible the revival of Cleveland at a critical moment in its history." An Associated Press article in the Stark County Evening Independent of January 2, 1990 said, "Regional leaders credit the 10-year administration of Cleveland Mayor George Voinovich with spurring an economic revival across northeast Ohio." As Lieutenant Governor of Ohio: In 1978, Governor Jim Rhodes selected Voinovich as his running mate and went on to win the election. It was the last year that the Republicn Party captured statewide admimistrative offices in Ohio. Voinovich served as the first chairman of Ohio's State and Local Government Commission which promoted better cooperation between the state of Ohio and local governments, the need to eliminate unfunded state mandates and the need for a state urban policy. As Cuyahoga County Commissioner: Voinovich established three offices to more efficiently run county business -- Budget and Management, Personnel and Economic Development. He ended 44 years of one party control of the board of commissioners. He was a member of the executive committee of the Ohio County Commissioner Association. As Cuyahoga County Auditor: Voinovich conducted the first-ever management audit of any Cuyahoga County office and was nationally recognized in 1976, when he received the "Outstanding Public Service Award," from the National Association of County Officials (NACO), for his pioneer work in computer assisted mass appraisal of residential and small commercial properties. As a legislator, county auditor and chairman of the Ohio Auditors Legislation Committee, he led the battle to overhaul Ohio's Real Estate appraisal laws and eliminated unvoted non-charter real estate taxes. MAR 20 '90 15:23 VOINVICH HQT AAAAAAA P.4' -3- As a Member of the Ohio House of Representatives: Voinovich sponsored or co-sponsored 85 bills that became law. He served on the Finance and Appropriations Committee, the State Government Committee and was Vice-Chairman of the Environmental and Natural Resources Committee during his three terms in office. A leader in protecting the environment, Voinovich is credited for stopping the drilling for gas and oil in the bed of Lake Erie and was a prime mover in the creation of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. Voinovich has been called the father of Ohio's Senior Citizen Homestead Exemption, as the chief house sponsor of the resolution that created the property tax relief provision. As Ohio Assistant Attorney General: Voinovich was involved in the Trial Section of the Workmen's Compensation Division, located in Cleveland. EDUCATION: Ohio State University, 1961, College of Law, Juris Doctorate. Ohio University, 1958, B.A. in Government. On April 30, 1981, Ohio University bestowed an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree to Voinovich, saying he had "established new standards for professionals in public administration, providing a model for achieving the highest aspirations in public service." PERSONAL DATA: Born: July 15, 1936 Spouse: Janet Voinovich (Allan) of Lakewood, Ohio. Children: George, 26; Betsy, 25; and Peter, 21. Their youngest child, Molly, was the victim of a fatal traffic accident on October 8, 1979, at the age of nine. Family Values Shape Both GOP Candidates P.5 George Voinovich and Mike DeWine The Voinovich children lead busy lives Pat and Jill attend Miami University, share a deep commitment to their fami- and look forward to working in the 1990 Oxford. Becky is a student at the College lies. Both families strongly believe in campaign. George Jr. will finish work on of Wooster. The rest of the DeWine chil- public service and have been actively his law degree this year. Betsy received a dren, with the exception of Mark, attend involved in all of the campaigns. Many masters degree in creative writing at public schools in Cedarville. long-time Voinovich and DeWine sup- Stanford and recently worked for a Family Help: Fran and the children porters believe they have grown up with gubernatorial candidate in Connecticut. the families. have been an integral part of every Peter is studying English and theater at DeWine campaign. Fran's campaign In 1962, George Voinovich met and Ohio University. cookbooks are in demand throughout the married his lifetime partner, Janet. As "Janet and I enjoy having our children state. She put together her first cookbook Janet recalls, "We met at a political rally. join us on the campaign trail, and we in 1980 when Mike ran for the State Sen- He was in law school and I was a young both believe that all the races over the ate and Jill (then 11) and Becky (then 9) working girl. George likes to tell people years have brought our family even illustrated the books for her. Since then, that I was passing out cookies and he was closer together,' said George. she has put together seven cookbooks blowing up balloons, and we've been DeWine's Family: The DeWine fam- and still goes door-to-door with them on doing that ever since." ily has many wonderful campaign mem- Mike's behalf. This year, Janet joined Fran Janet's Hard Work: Over the years, ories as well. Mike and Fran are in putting together a special Voinovich- Janet has been a tireless campaigner for childhood sweethearts in the truest DeWine "Family Favorites" cookbook. George's campaigns and has found time sense. They met when they were in first The DeWine name is well-known to volunteer at the Cleveland Ronald grade and married while they were both throughout the Greene County area, McDonald House and the American students at Miami University, Oxford. where the DeWine Seed Company, the Cancer Society. She plans to travel They have been married 22 years and family enterprise, had been in business throughout Ohio for the Voinovich- make their home in Cedarville. for three generations. MAR 20 '90 15:24 VOINVICH HQT AAAAAAA DeWine ticket in 1990. Mike and Fran are the parents of seven The steadfast family values held by George and Janet are the parents of children-Patrick (21), Jill (20), Becky (18), George and Mike are a reflection of the three children, George Jr., Betsy, and John (15), Brian (10), Alice (7), and Mark integrity and stability that both men will Peter. A fourth child, Molly, was killed in (3). bring to the Ohio Statehouse. a traffic accident in 1979. MAR 20 '90 15:25 VOINVICH HQT AAAAAAA P.6 Q&A George Voinovich Q: What helped create your interest ment spending is also a big issue. in politics? And people are more and more Voinovich: I made up my mind concerned about maintaining a while in high school to seek a clean, healthy environment. career in government. After The quality and expense of much thought and prayer, 1 health care, especially for our decided that the talent God had senior citizens, is something peo- given me would be most useful ple are getting more concerned in service to my fellow man. I about. grew up in a family of service. The Voinovich-DeWine team My grandparents were from the will have programs to meet these dd country. My mother and challenges, and we have the expe- father were both college gradu- rience to get the job done. ates who intensly appreciated Q: What about jobs and economic what this country had done for development? them. They instilled in their six Voinovich: Jobs and a strong, children devotion to helping oth- growing economy are critical to ers. My Dad, who died in 1974, Ohio's future, it almost goes was President of the Architect without saying. The jobs issue Society of Ohio, on the YMCA will be front and center in a Board, a Silver Beaver in the Boy Voinovich-DeWine administra- Scouts, and President of the tion. Ohio must pursue excel- United Churchmen of Cleveland. lence in education. Young peole My mother, who is still alive, must be properly trained for the was President of the Lake Erie jobs of the future. Ohio taxes Cirl Scout Council and on the should be reasonable and stable. United Way Review and Alloca- The cost of doing business in tions Committee and, at age 78, Ohio is too high now We will still volunteers as a librarian in form an "Ohio Tomorrow" group an inner-city parochial school. the same time, be of service to istration worked cooperatively of our state's business leaders to Q: When did you start in politics? their fellow Ohioans. When this with City Council in a produc- work hand-in-hand with state Voinovich: After I headed to happens, I believe there's noth- tive, bipartisan fashion. But more government and our education Ohio University to major in gov- ing that can stop Ohio from than that, we forged a massive leaders to make sure we are prop- ernment, 1 got my first taste of being a leader among states. public-private partnership to get erly focused on the economic politics. I was president of the business leaders and all of our cit- challenges and opportunities of student council, men's dormitory What was your key to success as Mayor of Cleveland? izens pitching in together. Thou- the future. system and the Circle K. At Ohio sands of volunteers donated their State, 1 was President of the Col- Voinovich: "Together We Can Do Q: How about the progress of your time and energy to solve prob- lege of Law Young Republicans It" has always been the formula 1 campaign? lems. We saved millions of dollars Club and was elected by class- have applied during my public in tax money and still provided Voinovich: We are delighted with mates as President of our gradu- service career. This approach pro- better services to the people. We our progress to date. The voters ating class. duced positive results when I enjoyed an unprecedented are greeting us enthusiastically. I've always believed that a served in the State Legislature, rebuilding boom, restored a great We are receiving strong, decisive career in public service can be and it's worked in every job I've sense of community pride and endorsements from county the most meaningful and satisfy- had since then made Cleveland an Ohio asset, Republican parties and elected ing work a person can do. If I'm When I first took office as not a liability. party officials throughout Ohio. elected as Ohio's next governor, I Mayor in 1979, Cleveland was in The polls are also extremely Q: In recent months, you have want to instill my passion for ser- total turmoil. Everybody was encouraging. Peopie seem to rec- met and talked with thousands of vice to the more than 62,000 state fighting with each other The ognize that Mike and I have Ohioans. What concerns most workers in Ohio. I want to moti- community lacked common Ohicans? established a qualified, electable vate them and make them aware goals. ticket with appeal to all Ohio of the wonderful opportunity Voinovich: The drug epidemic is We made great progress during voters urban and rural they have to make a living and at of great concern. So is our system my 10 years because my admin- north, south, east and west of education. Wasteful govern- Congressman DeWine is the most qualified to lead our state. Together, George and I have 39 years of public service experi- ence at all levels of government Q: Why did you decide to join George Q: Has George Voinovich redefined George has done an outstanding Voinovich and run for Lt. Governor? the role of Lt. Governor? job representing the needs of DeWine: George Voinovich and I DeWine: George asked me to join northeast Ohio. His skillful, share the same vision for Ohio. him as a full, working partner. As management style and strong We believe that the 1990 election a former Lt. Governor George leadership have benefited thou- is critical to Ohio's future. believes it is important for his sands of urban and suburban resi- I believe Ceorge Voinovich will running mate to play a major role dents in northeast Ohio. be a great Governor He has the in his Administration. I have enjoyed representing vision and the experience to lead I will be managing Ohio's War families from 13 counties in Ohio to excellence once again. on Drugs and working directly southwest Ohio. I understand the I joined with George to serve as with local communities in help- needs and concerns of families a partner in changing the direc- ing them with their drug preven- from agricultural and rural areas. tion of our state. I joined with tion programs. I have fought for their interests in him to get Ohio moving again, to As Lt. Governor, I'll also chair every job I've held. bring honesty and integrity back the State and Local Government George Voinovich and 1 recog- to the Statehouse. Together, we Commission, and I intend to'give nize that people in different areas will work to inhs and local Extended Page 6.1 will WORK to bring more jobs and local officials a stronger voice in of the state have different needs industry to Ohio. We will work state government. And, I'm look- and concerns. Between the two of for a drug-free Ohio, good ing forward to working with us, we will unite families across schools, a clean environment, Ohio's Congressional Delegation, the state, north and south, east and the best possible quality of many who are good friends of Q: What does the Voinovich-DeWine and west, urban and rural. life for all Ohioans. We will work mine, to push for more Pro-Ohio team offer Ohioans? Together, George Voinovich and to make Ohio proud again. policies in Washington. DeWine: Our "All-Ohio" ticket I can restore Ohio excellence. 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[Introductory acknowledgements.; And thanks to all of you for this warm welcome. I'm delighted to be here with the distinguished Members of Nam Cty Comm. -- and the Ohio Congressional delegation ... Robert Taft, Ohio's next Secretary of State. // Mike DeWine, one of the finest Congressmen up on Capitol Hill // -- who's ready to come back home as the next Lieutenant Governor of the great state of Ohio. // And of course, Ohio's man of the hour: // the next Governor of this great state: George Voinovich. // This town has seen its share of great teams. From the days of Robinson and Rose. Perez and Concepcion. Morgan and Bench - - right up to today's team of Davis, Larkin and Browning. [[ Sounds like a law firm, doesn't it? // I remember the days when baseball took place on a field -- not in a court. ]] But this Republican line-up of Voinovich, De Wine and Taft ranks right up there with the best of the great Reds teams ever to take the field. // And come "Game Day" this November, it's the Democrats who'll be praying for rain. // 2 It's always good to be back in the Buckeye state -- great to join you here this evening, for what must be the most expensive hot dogs in the history of Ohio. [[ If Marge Schott hears about this, you can bet you've seen the end of the $1 hot dog out at Riverfront. ]] [[ I know everyone here has had this day circled on the calander for a long time. I know how the expectations build. How you feel a sense of excitement in the air. // So let me say: I know how you feel right now. // I was looking forward to the Reds' opener, too. ]] [[ But it's all quiet at the Riverfront. // And it's not easy to tune in the Reds-Red Sox exhibition game from Plant City when you're on Air Force One. ]] But the fact is, Opening Day -- and a new season -- is just one week away. And in 1990 -- a new year and a new decade for this Republican team -- it's a whole new ballgame, too. The Ohio Republican Party has never had higher hopes -- never had a better shot at putting this state into the Republican win column -- and keeping it there. // More and more Ohioans are looking to the GOP to lead us into the 90s -- and according to the recent polls I've seen the GOP is now the majority Party for Ohioans under the age of 25. // That's a real achievement for the Ohio GOP. And every one of you here tonight is a proud member of this tough new Republican team. 1111 The Reds had a player a few years back named Frank Robinson -- who won the Triple Crown. // The man we're here to send to 3 the State House -- George Voinovich -- is a Triple Crown winner in Ohio politics: An officeholder on the city, county and state levels. Cuyahoga County Auditor -- and later, County Commissioner. Ohio Assistant Attorney General. State Representative -- and Lieutenant Governor. And for the past 10 years, he's been Mayor of Cleveland -- a city where Democrats outnumber Republicans 6 to 1. // The plain truth is this: you won't find anyone who knows how Ohio works better than this man -and you won't find anyone who's more ready than George Voinovich to work hard for Ohio. /// George, I'm proud to say that you and I have a lot in common. // Same first name. // Same excitable, emotional approach to life. // [[ Guess we're just a couple of Republican Party animals. ]] Same approach to politics -- an approach that tells us that decency and democracy are one and the same. // George Voinovich is a man with many qualities I admire. // He's a man of integrity. A life-long dedication to politics -- the highest form of public service. // He's a family man. Father of three fine kids -- who'll be with him every step of the way in the campaign for the State House. [[ There's always been a place for politics in the Voinovich household. George met his wife Janet at a political rally. // And George, I hope the hot dogs weren't as expensive back then as they are today. ]] 4 But best of all -- for all Ohioans -- George Voinovich is a man who gets things done -- a proven leader in every position he's held in more than two decades in Ohio politics. // And you can count on George Voinovich to lead the way -- to make Ohio one of the great path-breaking states in the 1990s. He'll bring the same drive and determination -- the same intelligence and integrity -- to the Ohio State House that he brought to the City Hall in Cleveland. Because the bottom line is that George Voinovich has developed a formula for success that can work state-wide -- from Cleveland right down here to Cincinnati, and every city and town in between. The people of Ohio can count on George Voinovich -- Governor Voinovich -- to create a climate for growth To work with the business community to help the Ohio economy adapt and advance, to attract new businesses to Ohio -- and help the Ohio entrepreneur realize his dreams. // Take a look at this man's track record in Cleveland -- the way he retooled a smokestack city to meet the high-tech challenges of the 1990s. 11 You can count on Governor Voinovich to lead a crusade for excellence in our schools -- to prepare every child in Ohio to take his place in the workforce of the 21st Century. // This President -- and every American parent -- knows how much education means -- for our kids -- for our future. And let me tell you: George Voinovich knows there's never been a first- class state with second-class schools. 5 And you can count on Governor Voinovich to keep his commitment to serve the public. To conduct himself -- and his administration -- with all the honor and integrity every elected official owes the people who put him in office. Whatever the issue: Whether it's keeping our streets safe - - or government sound. Preparing our kids -- or promoting economic growth: The right man to lead Ohio is right here -- George Voinovich. /// Tonight, I join George in thanking you for your support. And I ask each one of you to work hard for him -- and for this top-notch Republican team -- to make 1990 a winning season -- and the 1990s a Republican decade. ///// Once again, let me thank all of you for this warm welcome - - and God bless the great state of Ohio. # # # MAR 20 '90 15:22 VOINVICH HQT AAAAAAA P.1 Voinovich & DeWine 8 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215 (614) 228-1990 FACSIMILE COVER SHEET FAX #: (614)-228-8638 OFFICE #: (614)-228-1990 Deliver To: IAMMY ANDERSON Fax Number: , (202) - 456 - 6218 From: JENNY CAMPER Re: Date: 3-20-90 Time: 3:30 Number of Pages (including cover sheet). In Michigan (313) 336 - 8700 X 281 384 Paid for by Voinovich 1

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