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33. The previous director of ODH was a right wing ideologue, but he did have a medical degree.

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Since an ebola patient traveled to Ohio, we learn Ohio's Department of Health is not lead by a Dr. [View all] greatlaurel Oct 2014 OP

well of course. He/she is a bean counter with an MBA notadmblnd Oct 2014 #1

You got that right! greatlaurel Oct 2014 #4

But he did once stay at a Holiday Inn Express... Thor_MN Oct 2014 #45

ALL politics involves cronyism. But Democrats put qualified cronies in while Republicans KittyWampus Oct 2014 #2

Unbelievable marions ghost Oct 2014 #3

Dimwits Faux pas Oct 2014 #5

i'll bet he does a heck of a job just like "brownie" belzabubba333 Oct 2014 #6

And enjoys a heck of a 7-figure salary too I bet. nt tridim Oct 2014 #7

That was my immediate thought, too. nt Hekate Oct 2014 #54

No reason to have an MD at the top BOSNYCDC Oct 2014 #8

True, but this mook is neither KamaAina Oct 2014 #9

This GOP flunkie is not exactly a Phd, either brentspeak Oct 2014 #10

But...but... Rozlee Oct 2014 #15

Marketing? Really? CanonRay Oct 2014 #38

The Ohio Revised Code requires someone with significant public health experience or a physician. greatlaurel Oct 2014 #37

Agreed, but this person isn't qualified for public health either IronLionZion Oct 2014 #48

This political hack is neither an MD nor a public health professional. /t pnwmom Oct 2014 #50

I am afraid this is too often the situation. Crony appointments are part of the reason so many jwirr Oct 2014 #11

That explains why he's freaking out Warpy Oct 2014 #12

Don't throw stones too far Chuuku Davis Oct 2014 #13

I have yet to talk to physican,,,,, Cryptoad Oct 2014 #20

What? n/t JimDandy Oct 2014 #42

Holy cow. Not even an MPH. mainer Oct 2014 #14

John Kasich has no concern for the health or welfare of the citizens of Ohio. greatlaurel Oct 2014 #39

Remember those "death panels" that Republicans invented? procon Oct 2014 #16

You're describing the House Science Committee where government hating Republicans are in control. DhhD Oct 2014 #46

Kakistocracy Renew Deal Oct 2014 #17

Actually with Republicans you get a kleptocratic kakistocracy. hobbit709 Oct 2014 #18

Would that be the klassic kakistocratic kleptocracy, perchance? n/t xocet Oct 2014 #22

May not be a Doc,,,, Cryptoad Oct 2014 #19

Kick! valerief Oct 2014 #21

GREAT. But remember - guvmnt BAAAAAAAD! We need to shrink the guvmnt down so we can drown calimary Oct 2014 #23

That part "in violation of state law"..... Curmudgeoness Oct 2014 #24

Pity nobody has the presence of mind to demand the impeachment of John Kasich. Louisiana1976 Oct 2014 #29

Seems like nothing ever changes but the changes. lpbk2713 Oct 2014 #25

No wonder they are closing schools and putting people on leave. That explains it. morningfog Oct 2014 #26

Because the Cleveland Clinic - who put several of its nurses on paid leave Ms. Toad Oct 2014 #31

So glad I moved out of Ohio all those years ago Auggie Oct 2014 #27

He did stay at the Holiday Inn Express didn't he? That's all that matters. LiberalArkie Oct 2014 #28

This is what 1-party rule looks like. riqster Oct 2014 #30

You are right, riqster. greatlaurel Oct 2014 #40

giggle fadedrose Oct 2014 #32

The previous director of ODH was a right wing ideologue, but he did have a medical degree. greatlaurel Oct 2014 #33

Kicked and recommended! Enthusiast Oct 2014 #34

Kasich has no real philosphy, IMO, he has just attached himself to right wing nuts to get power. greatlaurel Oct 2014 #43

I hope your Kasich predictions are accurate. Enthusiast Oct 2014 #53

The Wolfe family has been Kasich's backer since he started in politics. greatlaurel Oct 2014 #55

It's baffling to me too. Enthusiast Oct 2014 #58

Does anyone wonder why Ohio is so fucked up? albino65 Oct 2014 #35

That wouldn't preclude there being MDs and other skilled experienced people HereSince1628 Oct 2014 #36

I have seen this argument a couple of times about Kasich's pick. Not buying it, sorry. greatlaurel Oct 2014 #56

I didn't make a comment on Kasich. I commented on how a state health dept HereSince1628 Oct 2014 #57

He had all the credentials he needed: he was a friend of the Governor. marble falls Oct 2014 #41

You are correct. greatlaurel Oct 2014 #44

Don't forget corruption is as corrution does long time guest, Rick Perry. DhhD Oct 2014 #47

Obviously Kasich.... 47of74 Oct 2014 #49

Bet he will do a heck of a job Ricky will lunasun Oct 2014 #51

Whoa...no way. SoapBox Oct 2014 #52