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Reporter, The Plain Dealer

Henry J. Gomez is a politics writer for The Plain Dealer, Ohio's largest newspaper. He joined the newspaper in 2005 and has written for the business section, covered Cleveland City Hall and reported on Cuyahoga County government.

Featured Statements

Rachel Maddow
stated on June 28, 2013 in On “The Rachel Maddow Show,” broadcast on MSNBC:

Says Ohio budget item later signed into law by Gov. John Kasich requires women seeking an abortion to undergo a "mandatory vaginal probe."

By Henry J. Gomez • July 9, 2013
Tom Letson
stated on May 16, 2013 in an emailed news release :

Says Gov. John Kasich implied that a portion of workers’ compensation rebates to employers "should be directed back to him in the form of campaign cash."

By Henry J. Gomez • June 7, 2013
Ed FitzGerald
stated on April 19, 2013 in an email announcing his gubernatorial campaign kickoff:

"Ohioans want an end to pay-to-play politics."

By Henry J. Gomez • May 2, 2013
Republican Governors Association
stated on April 24, 2013 in a news release reacting to FitzGerald's run for governor:

Accuses Ed FitzGerald of "pay-to-play and corruption politics."

By Henry J. Gomez • April 30, 2013
John Kasich
stated on March 20, 2013 in an interview televised March 22 on “State of Ohio”:

Says that his transportation budget and Ohio Turnpike plan "would make sure we have lower tolls than we’ve had through the history of the turnpike."

By Henry J. Gomez • April 8, 2013
Bob Bennett
stated on March 4, 2013 in a news release :

Ohio Republicans made significant gains during [Chris McNulty’s] time at the ORP, including the extremely successful re-election of President Bush in Ohio."

By Henry J. Gomez • March 13, 2013
Ed FitzGerald
stated on January 26, 2013 in a speech to Ohio College Democrats.:

Says he was the first local official to endorse Barack Obama

By Henry J. Gomez • February 13, 2013
Ted Strickland
stated on January 8, 2013 in a news release:

Says Ohio’s economic recovery "started in February 2010."

By Henry J. Gomez • January 24, 2013
Jobs Ohio
stated on November 17, 2012 in a television ad:

"In the past year alone, Ohio businesses have created more jobs than almost every other state in the country."

By Henry J. Gomez • November 29, 2012
Chris Redfern
stated on November 7, 2012 in a news conference:

Says a poll shows that "without a name attached, Democrats are just one point behind" Gov. John Kasich.

By Henry J. Gomez • November 14, 2012