No Clear Favorite in OH-18
From Congressional Quarterly:
The fact is, the district does more than lean repubilcan, it is republican. Fortunately for democrats, Ney is unwilling to step out of the race despite the fact that he will likely be indicted before the general election. Stick in there Bob, you can do it!
A close past association with now-convicted lobbyist Jack Abramoff has put long-popular Republican Rep. Bob Ney at risk as he seeks a seventh term in Ohio’s 18th District.
The Democrats’ intent to aim squarely at Ney’s Achilles’ heel was inherent in a TV ad released Monday by Chillicothe Mayor Joe Sulzer — which says “a culture of corruption in Washington” has rendered the government incapable of curbing rising gas prices and the outsourcing of Americans’ jobs to other countries, issues troubling many voters in the mainly working-class 18th.
With an ongoing continuing federal investigation into Abramoff’s Capitol Hill contacts clouding Ney’s re-election prospects, CQPolitics.com has moved the 18th District race into its No Clear Favorite, or tossup, category, from Leans Republican.
The fact is, the district does more than lean repubilcan, it is republican. Fortunately for democrats, Ney is unwilling to step out of the race despite the fact that he will likely be indicted before the general election. Stick in there Bob, you can do it!
You think there is any truth to him dropping out after he wins the primary? It would be a good way for the higher ups to get the candidate they wanted, without having to go through a battle in the primary.
Posted by
Andrew Warner |
4/24/2006 12:17:00 PM
It is entirely possible. He is going to face a lot of pressure to do so.
Posted by
JN |
4/24/2006 07:24:00 PM
The fact that Ney is allowed to stay in the race while under federal investigation (and that the Ohio Gov is still in his seat despite his conviction in office) speaks volumes about our nation's apathy with politics and with politicians.
As long as we continue to turn our heads to the corruption and crime in politics, we'll continue to have corrupt officials leading our way. Not sure how we can change that because so many folks seem indifferent to it all (Does President Bush, VP Cheney and WMDs ring a bell?) Any thoughts??
Thanks for keeping us apprised of what's happening behind the headline news...
Posted by
Anonymous |
4/25/2006 05:49:00 AM
Anon,
Under investigation is not guilty. Remember, in this country we are innocent until proven otherwise, even shmucks like Ney.
But I agree, people should be so outraged with him he shouldn't have a chance at winning a primary or a general.
Too bad it's all about money and name recognition.
Posted by
Andrew Warner |
4/25/2006 08:14:00 PM