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The demographics of that Chabot district make it a no-win situation for Democrats anyway.

 

I think that's why he moved from the west side to Mt. Lookout, so he wouldn't' have to run against Chabot in the 1st District. The 2nd District is more competitive because Brad Wenstrup doesn't have the name recognition or history.

 

Brad Wenstrup isn't a politician.  He's some dude who got elected.

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    It was also revealed recently that the 56% of the city's streets are in fair, poor, or worse condition. There was only a 1 percentage point improvement in road quality from 2016 to 2017. So Cranley's

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    He spent 6+ months to say the finalists are his acting city manager and his assistant city manager? Wow. EDIT: And if they aren't approved, they are still in that position.

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^Isn't that how the system is supposed to work?

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Officials: Man tried to ram City Hall with truck

 

William Jackson's Beverage King in Kennedy Heights has been closed for about two years. Police say that Jackson believed the city was impeding the sale of his business.

 

After Jackson was told he would not be able to see the mayor Wednesday, officials said he took drastic action Thursday.

 

Jackson allegedly drove his Ford F150 over the Plum Street curb at 10 a.m. Thursday and towards the eastern entrance of City Hall. The truck was stopped on the lowest step.

 

Jackson, 37, of Bellevue was arrested.

^ Little did he know that city hall, built shortly after the Courthouse Riots of 1884, was designed to impede such attacks.

^ Little did he know that city hall, built shortly after the Courthouse Riots of 1884, was designed to impede such attacks.

 

Doesn't stop sidewalk skirmishes:

I thought this had to be a Derf Magazine article....

 

Mayor Cranley raises $550 for charity on game show

 

Credit Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley for stepping out on a limb by participating in a TV game show that tested contestants' Cincinnati knowledge.

 

Especially considering Cranley raised $550 for the Ohio Innocence Project. Cranley's game-show winnings will go toward the organization, which seeks to identify inmates in the state's prison system who may have been convicted despite being innocent of their crimes...

 

Cranley and Mercedes remained tied at $550 at the end of the second round, but Cranley was later eliminated in a "Dash for Cash" side competition (the contestants participated in the game show via video chat, and Mercedes left the screen and returned with a potted plant faster than Cranley could).

Officials: Man tried to ram City Hall with truck

 

William Jackson's Beverage King in Kennedy Heights has been closed for about two years. Police say that Jackson believed the city was impeding the sale of his business.

 

After Jackson was told he would not be able to see the mayor Wednesday, officials said he took drastic action Thursday.

 

Jackson allegedly drove his Ford F150 over the Plum Street curb at 10 a.m. Thursday and towards the eastern entrance of City Hall. The truck was stopped on the lowest step.

 

Jackson, 37, of Bellevue was arrested.

 

Did this guy really think his truck was that tough? Like it was made out of 6-inch steel or something? Better not watch Over the Top again.

Those are OK, but I love the really ridiculous ones. I've got the second one a bunch of times on VHS from the days I taped monster trucks daily off ESPN in the late '80s:

 

 

Sometimes I still sing "The Heartbeat of America" while I'm losing to Porsches at autocrosses in my IROC.

Omg that's awesome!

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This is John Cranley's City Hall:

 

City prosecutor retired after clash with Winburn

 

A public spat with a council member helped quietly end the 35-year career of Cincinnati Prosecutor Charlie Rubenstein but The Enquirer discovered his "retirement" includes Rubenstein being paid for more than four months without working and both sides agreeing not to bad-mouth each other publicly.

 

"If asked," the Jan. 16, 2015, Release and Settlement Agreement between Rubenstein and the city notes, "the parties shall state that they have amicably resolved any differences and that Mr. Rubenstein is retired from the City of Cincinnati."

 

Despite that clause, it wasn't amicable.

 

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"It's just fate, as usual, keeping its bargain and screwing us in the fine print..." - John Crichton

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Changing his image ...  beard

Here is a link to Cranley's current staff:

http://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/mayor/staff-directory/

 

We all know who Kincaid and Osbourne are, but who the hell are all these 24 year-olds?  Are they the kids/nephews/nieces of donors?  Google searching these names reveals almost nothing.  They're definitely not old enough to really understand politics or what a nasty SOB they're working for. 

 

Jay Kincaid Chief of Staff 352-2470 [email protected]

Bobbi Dillon Deputy Chief of Staff 352-3286 [email protected]

Jessica Baker Director of Government & Administrative Affairs 352-3268 [email protected]

David Laing Director of Legislative Affairs 352-6298 [email protected]

Kevin Osborne Director of Communications/ LGBTQ Liaison 352-6297 [email protected]

Bridget Patton Director of Community Affairs 352-3649 [email protected]

Daniel Rajaiah Constituent Affairs Liaison 352-3256 [email protected] 

I found two of them on twitter. Surprisingly, Bobbi Dillon gives the impression she is supportive of the streetcar (through two positive retweets) but no direct quotes from her feed. Daniel Rajaiah thinks it's a waste of money and links to articles that have likely been shared here talking about how they are a fad and not any better than buses.

  They're definitely not old enough to really understand politics or what a nasty SOB they're working for. 

 

I'm 23 and I certainly understand what a nasty SOB they are working for.

 

I was half considering to apply to be an intern for him, despite the fact it is not related to my field. All so I could play my own cards and expose him for what he really is...

They know who they are working for, and they know that they have to adopt his viewpoints.  It's not that weird.  We all do it to some extent when we are part of organizations.

 

I'd say most of them come from having worked on Cranley's congressional campaigns, mostly because you simply have to hire more staff for them than you do for a Council race.

 

To me, what's crazy is how pointless the relentless streetcar bashing is.  You don't need it to get into the paper, because you're already the mayor and the circulation both sucks and is driven by readers outside your district.  You already lost back in December 2013, so you can't stop it.  I get that there is an element of insisting that he was right, but you'd think even he would be sort of tired of that by now and want to move on to other things (also, if the Cranley crew thinks that they have big projects or visions for the City they are undermining their message by constantly bashing the streetcar because that's the only message that comes through).  And it's not going to do anything for him for a Congressional run, cause that D after his name is going to sink him regardless.  Governor?  Honestly, good luck in a non-presidential year.

They know who they are working for, and they know that they have to adopt his viewpoints.  It's not that weird.  We all do it to some extent when we are part of organizations.

 

I'd say most of them come from having worked on Cranley's congressional campaigns, mostly because you simply have to hire more staff for them than you do for a Council race.

 

To me, what's crazy is how pointless the relentless streetcar bashing is.  You don't need it to get into the paper, because you're already the mayor and the circulation both sucks and is driven by readers outside your district.  You already lost back in December 2013, so you can't stop it.  I get that there is an element of insisting that he was right, but you'd think even he would be sort of tired of that by now and want to move on to other things (also, if the Cranley crew thinks that they have big projects or visions for the City they are undermining their message by constantly bashing the streetcar because that's the only message that comes through).  And it's not going to do anything for him for a Congressional run, cause that D after his name is going to sink him regardless.  Governor?  Honestly, good luck in a non-presidential year.

 

I read somewhere that over 80% of Cranley's campaign funds were from Republican donors.  I think he is trying to appease his backers so they will still support him in the future.  I find it very hard to believe that his actual beliefs fully align with his grandstanding.

They know who they are working for, and they know that they have to adopt his viewpoints.  It's not that weird.  We all do it to some extent when we are part of organizations.

 

I'd say most of them come from having worked on Cranley's congressional campaigns, mostly because you simply have to hire more staff for them than you do for a Council race.

 

To me, what's crazy is how pointless the relentless streetcar bashing is.  You don't need it to get into the paper, because you're already the mayor and the circulation both sucks and is driven by readers outside your district.  You already lost back in December 2013, so you can't stop it.  I get that there is an element of insisting that he was right, but you'd think even he would be sort of tired of that by now and want to move on to other things (also, if the Cranley crew thinks that they have big projects or visions for the City they are undermining their message by constantly bashing the streetcar because that's the only message that comes through).  And it's not going to do anything for him for a Congressional run, cause that D after his name is going to sink him regardless.  Governor?  Honestly, good luck in a non-presidential year.

 

He moved from his native District 1 to District 2 to attack the weak Brad Wenstrup, who whistled into Congress after Cranley threw down everything he had to come up short against Chabot...twice.  Imagine how infuriating Wenstrup's moonwalk into the District 2 seat must have been for Cranley!

 

On one hand, Cranley is simply playing Tom Luken's game -- register as a Democrat to get all the union votes, but then keep acting right-of-center to get as many of the Republican votes as possible.  But today's right wing is *much* farther to the right than it was during Luken's 1970s-80s Congressional career.  This is why Cranley must act so completely over-the-top. 

 

I do think Wenstrup is in danger because Cranley keeps getting his name in the news as a "doer", not an academic (like Qualls), and that appeals to simple-minded right wingers who pop boners when they see a "man of action" in action, even when that action is a myth in response to a myth.  But as long as Wenstrup keeps doing absolutely nothing, I think he will be tougher to beat.  As soon as he actually does something, that gives Cranley ammo since he can turn any event, no matter how inconsequential, into an advantage. 

 

Just look at how last week Smitherman turned the vague threat of violence against council's streetcar flip-floppers (and a council that isn't even in office anymore) against streetcar supporters.  Cranley is a masterful bully and will pull that same trick on Wenstrup. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

^ Cranley would do better in District 2 than he could ever hope to do against Chabot, but I doubt he would win given the demographics of the district. Suburban Republicans might throw money at him because he’s the closest thing they can get to a Republican mayor, but when it comes down to a general election he won’t be able to take many votes away from an actual Republican. In 2014 Wenstrup got nearly double the amount of votes of his Democrat challenger. Even in 2012 with Obama on the ballot he still won by a double digit percentage. Even with Cranley’s slimy ways, it would take a major screwup by Wenstrup for Cranley to take that seat.

 

I’ve always assumed Cranley’s move to the east side was for a run against Wenstrup, but the more I think about it the more I think he’s got his eyes on something else, especially given the last redistricting.

 

I'm pretty sure the last two elections haven't been competitive because the two people who ran against Wenstrup had no name recognition. They've never held office and didn't have much money behind them. I think Cranley would fare well against Wenstrup.

 

Also, there was so much media coverage of the Republican primary with Jean Schmidt that Wenstrup was fairly well known by the time the general election came around.

Here is a link to Cranley's current staff:

http://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/mayor/staff-directory/

 

We all know who Kincaid and Osbourne are, but who the hell are all these 24 year-olds?  Are they the kids/nephews/nieces of donors?  Google searching these names reveals almost nothing.  They're definitely not old enough to really understand politics or what a nasty SOB they're working for. 

 

Jay Kincaid Chief of Staff 352-2470 [email protected]

Bobbi Dillon Deputy Chief of Staff 352-3286 [email protected]

Jessica Baker Director of Government & Administrative Affairs 352-3268 [email protected]

David Laing Director of Legislative Affairs 352-6298 [email protected]

Kevin Osborne Director of Communications/ LGBTQ Liaison 352-6297 [email protected]

Bridget Patton Director of Community Affairs 352-3649 [email protected]

Daniel Rajaiah Constituent Affairs Liaison 352-3256 [email protected] 

 

 

^Bridget Patton linkedin says she worked for Jostin Construction

https://www.linkedin.com/pub/bridget-patton/57/491/36

Here is a link to Cranley's current staff:

http://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/mayor/staff-directory/

 

We all know who Kincaid and Osbourne are, but who the hell are all these 24 year-olds?  Are they the kids/nephews/nieces of donors?  Google searching these names reveals almost nothing.  They're definitely not old enough to really understand politics or what a nasty SOB they're working for. 

 

Jay Kincaid Chief of Staff 352-2470 [email protected]

Bobbi Dillon Deputy Chief of Staff 352-3286 [email protected]

Jessica Baker Director of Government & Administrative Affairs 352-3268 [email protected]

David Laing Director of Legislative Affairs 352-6298 [email protected]

Kevin Osborne Director of Communications/ LGBTQ Liaison 352-6297 [email protected]

Bridget Patton Director of Community Affairs 352-3649 [email protected]

Daniel Rajaiah Constituent Affairs Liaison 352-3256 [email protected] 

 

 

^Bridget Patton linkedin says she worked for Jostin Construction

https://www.linkedin.com/pub/bridget-patton/57/491/36

 

 

...and for those who don't know, Jostin is the concrete company owned by Chris Smitherman's brother.  I'm not on linkedin so I can't look that stuff up. 

 

 

They're definitely not old enough to really understand politics or what a nasty SOB they're working for. 

 

 

Really, please share your vast amount of information with us that proves he is a nasty SOB!

 

They're definitely not old enough to really understand politics or what a nasty SOB they're working for. 

 

 

Really, please share your vast amount of information with us that proves he is a nasty SOB!

 

Have you attended any public meeting that he's a part of?  Have you had him attempt to get your friends fired from jobs in the private sector by intimidating their bosses?

 

^ okay, facts and evidence if you have any.

^ okay, facts and evidence if you have any.

 

I'm not playing this game.  The facts of Cranley's behavior are everywhere if you are familiar with the city's affairs over the past 15 years. 

Clearly you don't have any.  Fine with me.

Clearly you don't have any.  Fine with me.

 

You win. 

Clearly you don't have any.  Fine with me.

 

Its hard to place a mountain into a sandbox.  Here is a good place to start, this is the public safety committee meeting that was held to address the shooting of Timothy Thomas.  Cranley ran this meeting, watch his attitude and behavior towards the upset citizens. Its long but very very smoking gun to describe the attitude we are discussing and if you think he was young then, he hasn't really grown up since (we can cite many many more examples):

 

Enjoy!

 

They're definitely not old enough to really understand politics or what a nasty SOB they're working for. 

 

Really, please share your vast amount of information with us that proves he is a nasty SOB!

 

Obviously there is no agree-upon definition of what constitutes an SOB (or nasty SOB, or whatever) so this is a stupid argument in many ways.  But the number one thing Cranley does that is really awful is his willingness to impugn the integrity of people who work for the City.  I'm not going to look up these quotes for you, but we all know they are there.  The reason why this is so bad is because he's using the prominence of his office to malign people who aren't as prominent and consequently can't fight back in the same manner.  It's one thing if one politician talks shit about another politician, because they both have basically equal access to the press.  But a regular civil servant doesn't. So that's the number one reason.

 

And if anyone has seen how he often uses his chairmanship of City meetings to make little digs at people who come up during the public comment period, that's another.

 

Finally, this guy complains about personal attacks, but as I just noted, he engages in them all the time.  So there you go.

Thanks for providing better information.

Thanks for providing better information.

 

Knowledge is power ;)

Yeah, calling someone an SOB and then providing anectodal evidence doesn't cut it.  I couldn't listen hear at work but I will later tonight.

the number one thing Cranley does that is really awful is his willingness to impugn the integrity of people who work for the City.  I'm not going to look up these quotes for you, but we all know they are there.  The reason why this is so bad is because he's using the prominence of his office to malign people who aren't as prominent and consequently can't fight back in the same manner.  It's one thing if one politician talks shit about another politician, because they both have basically equal access to the press.  But a regular civil servant doesn't. So that's the number one reason.

 

Finally, this guy complains about personal attacks, but as I just noted, he engages in them all the time.  So there you go.

 

I'm sure I read this in a dictionary somewhere under the entry "bully" or maybe it was "small man's syndrome". [emoji57]

 

They're definitely not old enough to really understand politics or what a nasty SOB they're working for. 

 

Really, please share your vast amount of information with us that proves he is a nasty SOB!

 

Obviously there is no agree-upon definition of what constitutes an SOB (or nasty SOB, or whatever) so this is a stupid argument in many ways.  But the number one thing Cranley does that is really awful is his willingness to impugn the integrity of people who work for the City.  I'm not going to look up these quotes for you, but we all know they are there.  The reason why this is so bad is because he's using the prominence of his office to malign people who aren't as prominent and consequently can't fight back in the same manner.  It's one thing if one politician talks shit about another politician, because they both have basically equal access to the press.  But a regular civil servant doesn't. So that's the number one reason.

 

And if anyone has seen how he often uses his chairmanship of City meetings to make little digs at people who come up during the public comment period, that's another.

 

Finally, this guy complains about personal attacks, but as I just noted, he engages in them all the time.  So there you go.

 

I'll provide you with a quote....

 

http://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/politics/2014/12/10/cranley-to-streetcar-bosses-put-up-or-shut-up/20209159/

 

"We need to have a team that will bring it in on time and under budget, or we need a new team," Cranley said Wednesday. "It's put up or shut up."

That's funny. 

 

What in the world is wrong with that quote?  Sounds like he wants what's best.  Should he ask for a team that gives him business as usual?

 

Wait until you give a project update at work and tell your boss "We will be late, and over budget".

 

Wait until you give a project update at work and tell your boss "We will be late, and over budget".

 

The "boss" insisted on a ~$1MM pause.

I know quite a few people who work or have worked with the Cranley administration and I have yet to hear a single person happy with their experience. He wants something from everyone and picks fights with almost anyone.

 

His rhetoric is always combative and I've heard that if you don't choose a developer/builder he likes, he will stall your project. I know this is more anecdotal, but I have plenty of sources who all confirm this. You don't have to believe me, that's fine. But I've never heard of him working cooperatively to solve a problem. He will interject himself where he has no business being. The city will be much better off if he leaves or loses reelection.

The thing is that, he is like that little brother that jumps your bones at every single minute detail to prove a point even if it is unfounded.  Like what he said about John Deatrick, a true professional, to the papers.  How terrible of a situation would that be to work in?

 

And the project definitely was not over budget and late.  It is under budget and on time.

 

I am not sure what he is like in other situations but take what people have said for what it is worth.

That's funny. 

 

What in the world is wrong with that quote?  Sounds like he wants what's best.  Should he ask for a team that gives him business as usual?

 

Wait until you give a project update at work and tell your boss "We will be late, and over budget".

 

There was no risk the project would be over budget or behind schedule, it was all just a part of his narrative. He was saying it not just to make himself come off as a "go-getter" and a stern leader, but also to send a message to anyone at City Hall who was pro-streetcar that they'd be on the hot seat for any miniscule slip ups. It also shows how he sees a divide between himself as mayor and a municipal project just because he doesn't like it. There's the "streetcar team" and then there's "his people," and Cranley and his people are not just failing to unite and work on the project, they are actively trying to knock it off course.

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The thing is that, he is like that little brother that jumps your bones at every single minute detail to prove a point even if it is unfounded.  Like what he said about John Deatrick, a true professional, to the papers.  How terrible of a situation would that be to work in?

 

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How long before John Cranley gets fed up with and jealous over the positive citywide, national and international press the Police Chief is getting and decides to fire him? Nobody but the Mayor is the face of this city, dontyaknow!

 

http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-32816247

Please elaborate

Wow, that whole article is "Yeah he's totally getting canned" in political speak.

Maybe I'm just naive but... how does a chief of police impact whether or not someone wants to shoot someone?

Please elaborate

 

Rumors of an FBI investigation of Cranley/Black have been circulating for months. 

We could see Cranley and Black cuffed by the FBI and slapped with federal charges over this:

http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-27067615

 

Wrong article?  That links to an article about ties between crime rate and the removal of lead from gasoline...

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