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Jim Petro Says No To AG Race
- Filed under: Ohio Government
- Date: Jun 23,2008
Today, the Columbus Dispatch's blog reports that Jim Petro has decided he will not run for Attorney General. It has to be tough news for Ohio Republicans since Petro was the clear first choice and whoever ends up on the ballot is an obvious default candidate. This past weekend Ohio Republican Party Chairman Bob Bennett was quoted in the Toledo Blade as naming Petro and Betty Montgomery as two candidates considering the race. Montgomery would definitely be a formidable candidate, but Jim Trakas told the Plain Dealer that she does not want the job. My advice to the Ohio Republican Party is to just not run a candidate against Rich Cordray and focus their resources elsewhere. I'd imagine they will find somebody to run before the end of the week, but it is worth noting that their top tier candidates are taking a pass.
4 Responses for "Jim Petro Says No To AG Race"
This has becme an embarassment. Petro clearly has his eye on Ohio Supreme Court in 2010. DeWine wants to be in a potential McCain Admin. Montgomery doesnt need the hassle.
Who is left? Taft? Arshinkoff? Recruit Dann as a party switcher? Taft and Dann have high name ID.
I'd almost agree with you at this point - save the resources.
no surprise
cordray in a walk
by 15
Ben, We deserve what we got comming for not grooming people for state wide.
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