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Tim Grady For Governor of Ohio @timgradyforohio.com · 7h

I worry that there are a lot of "independents" out there that think we're all on the same team.

No. No no no. If our values align, we can work together. But deciding the label matters more than values is the same problem you get in parties.

Tim Grady For Governor of Ohio @timgradyforohio.com · 2d

Tonight at 7:30pm: Campaign Update and All Hands Volunteer meeting. 15 minute update on the campaign, what we're doing, what we need, and how you can help. Followed by townhall Q&A if you've got questions about the campaign!

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Tim Grady For Governor of Ohio @timgradyforohio.com · 2d

End the Property Tax in Ohio...

...And replace it with a Land Value Tax! Efficient, encourages new development, and shifts the tax burden from homeowners who take care of their houses to owners of vacant lots and blighted buildings

Tim Grady For Governor of Ohio @timgradyforohio.com · 3d

Optimism doesn't mean complacency. Optimism is believing your actions can make the world a better place. Then you got to go out and do it.

Tim Grady For Governor of Ohio @timgradyforohio.com · 6d

At this point, I do genuinely think Trump has done more to earn a Nobel Peace Prize than Obama did. Of course Trump has a lot of negatives in the ol peace column and neither are/were particularly deserving.

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Tim Grady For Governor of Ohio @timgradyforohio.com · 6d

I was interviewed about my independent campaign for governor of Ohio on the Team Futurism podcast. Check it out!

Tim Grady: Running for Ohio Governor to Inspire a Rust Belt Renaissance

Timothy Grady is the former Chair of the Ohio Forward Party and is currently running for governor of Ohio. In this conversation, Peter Clarke and Tim Grady discuss Tim's mission to move beyond partisanship and bring new ideas into politics, his vision for a Rust Belt Renaissance, and his work with

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Tim Grady For Governor of Ohio @timgradyforohio.com · 7d

There's a difference in not believing you can truly understand something and not bothering to try and understand something.

Tim Grady For Governor of Ohio @timgradyforohio.com · 7d

Ohio spent too long as the kingmaker, as the bellwether, and got nothing to show for it! Iowa just had its presidential caucus and it got all the corn subsidies. Where is Ohio's taste? I say it's time we took matters into our own hands. Nothing passes without our say-so!

Tim Grady For Governor of Ohio @timgradyforohio.com · 7d

Here's the strategy: Ohio elects 15 House members. Let's elect 15 members of... let's call it the Ohio Party. In a closely divided House, these 15 Ohio Party reps control the majority balance. Whichever party cuts the best deal for Ohio, gets Ohio Party support.

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Tim Grady For Governor of Ohio @timgradyforohio.com · 7d

In the weeds here, politically, but relevant to the shutdown. The premise of the Fulcrum strategy among centrist politicos is "what if we hold a gun to the two parties and whoever submits to our moderate agenda gets the Congressional majority".

My proposition: what if Ohio reps held the gun?

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Tim Grady For Governor of Ohio @timgradyforohio.com · 8d

The past was good because we strove for the future. That is the history of the United States that I would like to reclaim. The one that looks forward, that strives for better, that's optimistic, that fights for the future.

Tim Grady For Governor of Ohio @timgradyforohio.com · 9d

First Discord Policy Townhall starting right now!

Unless anyone badly wants to talk something else, I'll probably talk passenger rail, trains, transit, and transportation in Ohio. Open to the public.

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Tim Grady For Governor of Ohio @timgradyforohio.com · 9d

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Grady Campaign Update #2

Getting the Word Out

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Tim Grady For Governor of Ohio @timgradyforohio.com · 9d

Latest Campaign Update is out! Transhumanist Party endorsement, hitting our petitioning goals, and Nerds For Humanity Podcast appearance.

Plus, ways to get involved in the campaign, petitioning, and shaping policy for Ohio.

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Tim Grady For Governor of Ohio @timgradyforohio.com · 10d

Ohio's age verification law for accessing websites that host "significant" amount of content "harmful to juveniles" came into effect today.

This law is badly and vaguely written. Will do nothing to protect juveniles, infringes the 1st amendment, and is a cybersecurity disaster.

Tim Grady For Governor of Ohio @timgradyforohio.com · 10d

I think I would enjoy seeing @odeforohio.bsky.social in the gubernatorial campaign.

Tim Grady For Governor of Ohio @timgradyforohio.com · 11d

We're scheduling regular policy townhalls because good policy comes from open discussion.

First policy townhall is set for this Wednesday at 7:30 in our Discord. If you want to hear about our campaign policy or provide your own input, join us!

Heartland Party

Check out the Heartland Party community on Discord - hang out with 30 other members and enjoy free voice and text chat.

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Tim Grady For Governor of Ohio @timgradyforohio.com · 11d

New policy platforms are going to start rolling out next month. As a treat to journalists, each policy area will include at least one novel or out there idea.

Tim Grady For Governor of Ohio @timgradyforohio.com · 11d

Seeking political advantage can be so tempting. For any group, any organization, any interest, the desire for political favors is clear. But we'd all be better off with a level playing field and a rules based order.

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Tim Grady For Governor of Ohio @timgradyforohio.com · 12d

Good news folks! We're a lesser known candidacy. But now you know!

Meet the lesser-known candidates for Ohio governor

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Although Republican Vivek Ramaswamy and Democrat Amy Acton dominate discussions of the 2026 governor’s race, there are at least six candidates vying for Ohio&#82…

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Tim Grady For Governor of Ohio @timgradyforohio.com · 12d

Ohio universities can prove their intellectual diversity by inviting me to campus.

Or are we doing that thing where we pretend there are only two perspectives?

Tim Grady For Governor of Ohio @timgradyforohio.com · 13d

The future of the country will be decided over the course of the next 6 years. That future is entirely in our hands.

That's the opportunity, that's the responsibility, and that's the challenge of our democracy.

Tim Grady For Governor of Ohio @timgradyforohio.com · 15d

Democrats and Republicans are in fact incompetent at managing the economy. They don't know what they're doing, they can't deliver results, and that's why they spend so much effort trying to make all political debates about obscure wedge issues.

Tim Grady For Governor of Ohio @timgradyforohio.com · 17d

Trump saying "green energy scam" at the UN is so annoying. Electrification is the future! Incredible new technologies will run on advanced batteries. But most importantly solar and batteries are CHEAP! It lowers energy prices to install new solar.

Lower prices!

Tim Grady For Governor of Ohio @timgradyforohio.com · 18d

It is Apple Cider Season, I've declared it. I went over to Apple Hill Orchards and bought cider. Also apple donuts.