“On-the-job training in this presidency has marched us down a trail of failure and left America weaker, divided and adrift. That’s going to end and by working together we’re going to fight, win and succeed.”

— Gov. John Kasich

“We’ve come a long way in the last eight years — the auto industry is soaring back and our economy is growing. But we have more work ahead of us to make sure working families across Ohio, and across the country, are benefitting from that success.”

— Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio

“Families are facing sky-high health-care costs, veterans are still waiting to receive care, businesses are struggling to comply with additional Washington regulations, and Americans and our allies are worried about the looming terror threats abroad. There should be a sense of urgency and a real willingness to work with Republicans to address these problems that threaten our prosperity and national security. But tonight, President Obama again came up short.”

— Rep. Pat Tiberi, R-Genoa Township

“I wish he would’ve talked a little bit more about coming together to address our fiscal crisis head on. He did talk about jobs a little bit and making sure we were strengthening the American economy but he didn’t talk about how to get there. I hope he wants to work together on some of those things. I’m willing to work together with him.”

— Rep. Steve Stivers, R-Upper Arlington

“Tonight, the president focused on America’s future. We have made great progress in many key areas over the past seven years, including record levels of sustained economic growth, historic social change creating greater equality for all, and of course unprecedented access to affordable health care for over 17 million Americans. His legacy is undeniable and unparalleled.”

— Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Jefferson Township