In consumer protection, you can say it hurts business; that is, it makes them comply with the law, which is actually what we want them to do, but it helps consumers.
When the consumer is strong, the American economy will be strong, so consumer protection actually serves economic growth and economic progress.
We're running in a primary election. What do you do? You go out and seek support. When you're getting support, that's good. When you're not getting support, that's bad.
We have to tighten our gun laws and keep guns out of the hands of criminals, the mentally ill, and domestic abusers.
I would prefer to be known as Richard the Lionhearted.
As governor, I'll reverse cuts to the Local Government Fund and will work cooperatively with communities across the state to combat the challenges they face.
We must defend the rights of working people to bargain collectively for fair wages and safe working conditions.
In Ohio, we must put fairness to people and their families first, ahead of powerful special interests.
Our young people should not be put at risk and subject to unscientific and harmful actions such as 'conversion therapy.'
I have always adopted nondiscriminatory policies toward the LGBTQ community in my public offices in local and state government.
As governor, I would gladly sign legislation to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. Other states have led on these issues, and I firmly believe that Ohio must provide an inclusive, welcoming, and tolerant environment that is free of harassment and discrimination for everyone.
