Cheney was in Ohio yesterday with a candidate who actually showed up. Congressional candidate/State Representative Chuck Blasdel was the beneficiary of Cheney's fundraising visit. And, the Veep gave the usual spiel on GOP issues:
He also pushed [Chuck] Blasdel's candidacy to the already enthusiastic audience and touted the economy, Bush's tax cuts, the Patriot Act and progress in Iraq. He answered no questions after his 15-minute speech and left immediately.Those GOPers love to talk about the evil of taxes. Swing State Project uncovered some of Blasdel's problem with taxes -- in his case, it's personal, not political, like the fact he owes tens of thousands in back taxes:
About 400 people crammed into a white tent in the parking lot of the Spread Eagle Tavern to listen to the vice president and Blasdel, who is seeking to replace Ted Strickland in Ohio's 6th District. (Democrat Strickland is giving up his seat to run for governor.) The race has attracted national attention because of its potential to affect political control of the House.
The state says state Rep. Charles Blasdel, a Republican in the 6th Congressional District race, owes $20,986.23 or $54,915.87 in estimated delinquent taxes and fees on two defunct businesses he co-owned.
