FERRISTON, Biereland--Former Biereland Gov. Jenny Duschowitz (C) dished on her successor and one-time rival, Nationalist incumbent Gov. San Bartholomew, in a recent interview.
Duschowitz, who was defeated by Bartholomew in the 2010 election, sat down for an interview with the Ferriston Harbinger, and discussed her failed re-election bid and life outside of politics.
Most interestingly though, Duschowitz unloaded on Bartholomew, saying he promised new economic growth and has failed to deliver.
"He crucified me in the press; on the campaign trail, for a stagnant economy. And look where we are now? The economy has not improved, businesses are not growing, citizens are being taxed more. We have gone in the wrong direction. San Bartholomew has made the economy worse in Biereland," said Duschowitz.
She also took Bartholomew to task for "pushing," first, medical marijuana on Bierelanders, and now pushing legalizing marijuana altogether.
"Nobody wanted to legalize marijuana. The opinion polls showed that. But San Bartholomew and his small circle of radical, left-wing advisors, decided to side with a fringe group of pro-marijuana supporters and legalize medical marijuana, and now they are supporting the legalization of marijuana for everyone."
Even worse than legalizing marijuana is Bartholomew's recent attempts at gun control.
"If there's one thing in the state of Biereland that people hold sacred, it's their right to own a firearm. And San Bartholomew in the last month has introduced legislation that would scale back gun rights and prohibit law-abiding citizens from protecting themselves."
The gun legislation Duschowitz referenced is still pending in the legislature, and would not revoked gun rights out-right, but would allow cities to ban concealed firearms at city parks.
Bartholomew favored a gun-ban at parks while he served as an Otterbein County commissioner prior to the governorship.
"Between his attempt to take away gun rights in this state, legalizing marijuana, pushing the legalization of gay marriage in Biereland, the radical environmental legislation that he has brought into office that is hurting our timber industry, and his failure to improve the economy or tackle the budget issue, I think Bierelanders are ready to throw him out of office the way he threw me out," Duschowitz said.
"I hate to say it, but I told you so. During the 2010 election, I went around the state, campaigning, telling people, 'this is what San Bartholomew will do if he's elected. This is what he says he'll do, but this is what he's actually going to do if he's elected.' And some people listened, but a lot of people, a lot of newspapers and people in the media, and a lot of voters did not listen to me and got behind San and supported his candidacy. They were thrilled when he won. But now after almost three years, I think people are realizing: we did not get what we bargained for. We got sold a magic bag of air. We didn't get a better economy, and we didn't get any helpful legislation. All we've gotten is San Bartholomew's and the Nationalist Party's radical agenda forced upon us."
"It's starting to dawn on people."
As for the election, Duschowitz says she was disappointed she lost, but is "over it."
"Of course you're disappointed. It's never easy to lose. And it's especially difficult to lose and then see what's happening now in our state capitol. Very frustrating. But I'm over it. I'm enjoying my time as a mom, enjoying staying home with my kids and having fun with my family. I am enjoying working in the private sector. It is an adjustment, but it is nice."
About a return to politics?
"Not in the near future, no. I never say 'never,' because I know I might very well get the urge to dive back in. But for right now, I'm not inclined to run for anything. I am still involved, supporting candidates for office, specifically Ben Jordan for governor and my friend Brad Bearns for Senate. I also have been traveling around the country endorsing people and supporting conservative candidates that I think will bring about positive change for our country. But as for running for office, maybe down the road but not right now."
In a tongue-in-cheek response to Duschowitz's interview, San Bartholomew's campaign took to Twitter, saying, "Who's Jenny Duschowitz?"
Duschowitz, who was defeated by Bartholomew in the 2010 election, sat down for an interview with the Ferriston Harbinger, and discussed her failed re-election bid and life outside of politics.
Most interestingly though, Duschowitz unloaded on Bartholomew, saying he promised new economic growth and has failed to deliver.
"He crucified me in the press; on the campaign trail, for a stagnant economy. And look where we are now? The economy has not improved, businesses are not growing, citizens are being taxed more. We have gone in the wrong direction. San Bartholomew has made the economy worse in Biereland," said Duschowitz.
She also took Bartholomew to task for "pushing," first, medical marijuana on Bierelanders, and now pushing legalizing marijuana altogether.
"Nobody wanted to legalize marijuana. The opinion polls showed that. But San Bartholomew and his small circle of radical, left-wing advisors, decided to side with a fringe group of pro-marijuana supporters and legalize medical marijuana, and now they are supporting the legalization of marijuana for everyone."
Even worse than legalizing marijuana is Bartholomew's recent attempts at gun control.
"If there's one thing in the state of Biereland that people hold sacred, it's their right to own a firearm. And San Bartholomew in the last month has introduced legislation that would scale back gun rights and prohibit law-abiding citizens from protecting themselves."
The gun legislation Duschowitz referenced is still pending in the legislature, and would not revoked gun rights out-right, but would allow cities to ban concealed firearms at city parks.
Bartholomew favored a gun-ban at parks while he served as an Otterbein County commissioner prior to the governorship.
"Between his attempt to take away gun rights in this state, legalizing marijuana, pushing the legalization of gay marriage in Biereland, the radical environmental legislation that he has brought into office that is hurting our timber industry, and his failure to improve the economy or tackle the budget issue, I think Bierelanders are ready to throw him out of office the way he threw me out," Duschowitz said.
"I hate to say it, but I told you so. During the 2010 election, I went around the state, campaigning, telling people, 'this is what San Bartholomew will do if he's elected. This is what he says he'll do, but this is what he's actually going to do if he's elected.' And some people listened, but a lot of people, a lot of newspapers and people in the media, and a lot of voters did not listen to me and got behind San and supported his candidacy. They were thrilled when he won. But now after almost three years, I think people are realizing: we did not get what we bargained for. We got sold a magic bag of air. We didn't get a better economy, and we didn't get any helpful legislation. All we've gotten is San Bartholomew's and the Nationalist Party's radical agenda forced upon us."
"It's starting to dawn on people."
As for the election, Duschowitz says she was disappointed she lost, but is "over it."
"Of course you're disappointed. It's never easy to lose. And it's especially difficult to lose and then see what's happening now in our state capitol. Very frustrating. But I'm over it. I'm enjoying my time as a mom, enjoying staying home with my kids and having fun with my family. I am enjoying working in the private sector. It is an adjustment, but it is nice."
About a return to politics?
"Not in the near future, no. I never say 'never,' because I know I might very well get the urge to dive back in. But for right now, I'm not inclined to run for anything. I am still involved, supporting candidates for office, specifically Ben Jordan for governor and my friend Brad Bearns for Senate. I also have been traveling around the country endorsing people and supporting conservative candidates that I think will bring about positive change for our country. But as for running for office, maybe down the road but not right now."
In a tongue-in-cheek response to Duschowitz's interview, San Bartholomew's campaign took to Twitter, saying, "Who's Jenny Duschowitz?"
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