"You have to live somewhere to know about the situation there? Lame tactic really. "
No, actually it's reality. You can read about it, and you are subject to the author's prejudices. Ever wonder why real news services send someone to the scene of a story? Every wonder why sports networks such as ESPN pick up stories from the local beat writers?
Being here, you are immersed, and pick up on subtle details. I suppose you could be an authority on Ohio if you studied it, and read multiple sources targeting Ohio. If you do, then I'll admit I'm wrong.
"And if Honda is in Maryville, doesn't that create jobs? "
Honda has been here a long time. The point is, the decline of Ohio is not purely the evil union, as you want to suggest. Liberals will not fix it. Socialism doesn't work, anywhere. But, Republicans who are corrupt and focus on a narrow range of interests won't fix it either.
What Ohio needs is realistic, responsible leadership that will create a business friendly environment. This leadership has to communicate with the voters and tell them how this will benefit them, and then show results.
That hasn't happend in the last 16 years.
At least your not in Michigan.