Ohio's Poorest County Continues to Vote Democrat, Remaining Blue in Sea of World Changes

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

52% : "I don't like socialism or the outlook of the future of our country for my kids at the moment."
47% :"We need to have more private businesses to help expand our tax base to create jobs and more income tax revenue," said Couladis, 73, who grew up in Athens."Instead of trying to get people off of public assistance, they are offering more programs and 'help,' to secure more votes, but we can help people by creating more jobs and getting them off public assistance."
47% : I'm pro-choice when it comes to abortion and believe labor unions are important."
45% : The farmer noted that although petroleum is used in part of the fertilizer manufacturing process, potash, and phosphorous, made in other countries such as Russia, European Union countries, and in Canada, are becoming more difficult to acquire and pricier.
43% : "People didn't realize the jobs it was going to create, the payroll taxes and income taxes that it was going to generate for Athens," Couladis said.
43% : "I think the Democrats could help their applause point better by doing something about the things they say they support -- raising [the] minimum wage, improving the environment, canceling student debt ..."I like the social issues," Halley added.

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