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| | *a higher rate of weekly church attendance than, for example, its rival [[Michigan]]<ref>https://www.pewresearch.org/religious-landscape-study/database/compare/attendance-at-religious-services/by/state/</ref> | | *a higher rate of weekly church attendance than, for example, its rival [[Michigan]]<ref>https://www.pewresearch.org/religious-landscape-study/database/compare/attendance-at-religious-services/by/state/</ref> |
| | *a booming [[Amish]] community, which influences many others | | *a booming [[Amish]] community, which influences many others |
| − | *a dependence on supplying parts to the car industry, which [[Dem]]s are destroying with their radical [[environmentalism]] and excessive regulations | + | *dependence on supplying parts to the car industry, which [[Dem]]s are destroying with their radical [[environmentalism]] and excessive regulations |
| | *less of a [[Democrat Party]] political machine than, for example, in [[Chicago]], [[Philadelphia]], and [[Detroit]] | | *less of a [[Democrat Party]] political machine than, for example, in [[Chicago]], [[Philadelphia]], and [[Detroit]] |
| | *a slightly lower rate of unionization of workers than its larger neighboring states | | *a slightly lower rate of unionization of workers than its larger neighboring states |
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| | Chillicothe was the capital from the formation of the Ohio Territory from the [[Northwest Territory]] in 1800, until 1809, when it was moved to Zanesville for three years. Chillicothe was again the capital from 1812 until 1816, when Columbus became the capital because it was the geographical center of the state. Cincinnati was the largest and most important city until surpassed by Cleveland in the early 20th century. | | Chillicothe was the capital from the formation of the Ohio Territory from the [[Northwest Territory]] in 1800, until 1809, when it was moved to Zanesville for three years. Chillicothe was again the capital from 1812 until 1816, when Columbus became the capital because it was the geographical center of the state. Cincinnati was the largest and most important city until surpassed by Cleveland in the early 20th century. |
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| − | Since 1940, fiscal conservatism has been a hallmark of Ohio leaders, including such Republicans governors as John Bricker, Thomas Herbert, and C. William O’Neill, as well as some Democrats, notably Martin Davey and [[Frank Lausche]]. Especially in the small towns and cities voters expressed low-tax, low-spending and pro-business sentiments. | + | Since 1940, fiscal conservatism has been a hallmark of Ohio leaders, including such Republican governors as John Bricker, Thomas Herbert, and C. William O’Neill, as well as some Democrats, notably Martin Davey and [[Frank Lausche]]. Especially in the small towns and cities voters expressed low-tax, low-spending and pro-business sentiments. |
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| − | Michael V. DiSalle, a Democrat elected in 1958, tried to convert Ohio to high spending, but angered the taxpayers after one term.<ref>Richard G. Zimmerman, ''Call Me Mike: A Political Biography of Michael V. DiSalle'' (2003)</ref> He was defeated by Republican [[James A. Rhodes]] (1909-2001), who branded DiSalle "Tax Hike Mike" and went on to become Ohio's longest serving governor (1962–70 and 1974–82). Rhodes eliminated or cut back the wasteful programs and concentrated instead on building of airports, state office buildings, prisons, and other public structures. Rhodes lowered taxes on small business owners, thereby building up the economy, while increasing funding to schools and universities. | + | Michael V. DiSalle, a Democrat elected in 1958, tried to convert Ohio to high spending but angered the taxpayers after one term.<ref>Richard G. Zimmerman, ''Call Me Mike: A Political Biography of Michael V. DiSalle'' (2003)</ref> He was defeated by Republican [[James A. Rhodes]] (1909-2001), who branded DiSalle "Tax Hike Mike" and went on to become Ohio's longest-serving governor (1962–70 and 1974–82). Rhodes eliminated or cut back the wasteful programs and concentrated instead on building of airports, state office buildings, prisons, and other public structures. Rhodes lowered taxes on small business owners, thereby building up the economy, while increasing funding to schools and universities. |
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| − | Democrat Richard F. Celeste was defeated by Rhodes in 1978, but won the governorship in 1982 and defeated Rhodes's comeback effort in 1986. Celeste sought to increase state funding to education, health services, and welfare program; with the legislature in liberal hands he increased the state income tax by 90%. A referendum to overturn the tax increase failed, but in 1984, voters returned the Ohio Senate to Republican control. | + | Democrat Richard F. Celeste was defeated by Rhodes in 1978, but won the governorship in 1982 and defeated Rhodes's comeback effort in 1986. Celeste sought to increase state funding to education, health services, and welfare programs; with the legislature under liberal control he increased the state income tax by 90%. A referendum to overturn the tax increase failed, but in 1984, voters returned the Ohio Senate to Republican control. |
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| | ==Chant== | | ==Chant== |
| − | Ohioans usually engage in a call and reply type chant when celebrating their state. The leader yells "O,H" and the crowd replies with "I,O". Both presidential candidates have used this at rallies across the state in 2012. | + | Ohioans usually engage in a call-and-reply type chant when celebrating their state. The leader yells "O,H" and the crowd replies with "I,O". Both presidential candidates have used this at rallies across the state in 2012. |
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| | ==Bibliography== | | ==Bibliography== |