Rick debated B.S. at the Anderson Township Government Center on October 18th. In the debate, which was sponsored by the League of Women Voters, Rick showed clearly why he is the best choice for the Ohio State Senate.

It's now crunch time before the election! If you would like Rick Smith to be Southwest Ohio's next State Senator, help out by VOLUNTEERING or DONATING to the campaign.

Opening Statements


LWV Question 1 - Job Growth & Economy


LWV Question 2 - School Funding


LWV Question 3 - Crime & Illegal Drugs


LWV Question 4 - Crime & Illegal Drugs


LWV Question 5 - Crime & Illegal Drugs


LWV Question 6 - Oil, Gas & Timber Board


LWV Question 7 - Making Higher Education More Affordable


Closing Statements


Audience Question 1 - Safety of Nuclear Power


Audience Question 2 - Challenge to Senator Schuler's Previous Remarks on School Funding


Audience Question 3 - Access to Pet Spay/Neutering Resources


Audience Question 4 - Light Rail


Audience Question 5 - Indigent Health Care


Audience Question 6 - Cost of College


Audience Question 7 - Usury Laws


Rick Smith gives it to Senator Schuler on his sponsorship of a bill that is not consumer friendly. Senator Schuler believes that my interpretation of his bill is wrong.

See http://www.legislature.state.oh.us/bills.cfm?ID=125_SB_163 and judge for yourself.