2010 Ohio Senate Race
The Dispatch reported yesterday that someone close to Sen. Voinovich said that the Senator might not run for re-election in 2010. The Voinovich camp denied it, but now today the Dispatch has a quote from Voinovich’s press secretary giving him some wiggle room.
It seems like the Voinovich camp is trying to back out of their strong reaction to the first story. So hopefully there will be in open seat in 2010. According to the Dispatch, the Democrats will have a very competitive primary.
Democrats who might run include Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray, Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner, Lt.Gov. Lee Fisher, and Reps. Tim Ryan of Niles and Marcy Kaptur of Toledo.”
Of this group, I don’t know who I would support. Congressman Ryan, my congressman when I lived up in the 17th, seems like a natural choice for me, but I want to be really sure before I give 100% support. I also want to critically look at all the candidates and decide who I think would be the best possible U.S. Senator for my state and my country.
Regardless, in 2010 I think we’ll have a real good chance to finish turning Ohio blue.