Foltin would probably be the strongest candidate for us. Ortega would probably get the shaft with regards to funding. The problem for us is that there are at least two heavy-hitter 'Rats in the running, one is ex-Rep. Tom Sawyer and the other (who would presumably neutralize Foltin's appeal) is former Lorain Mayor Joe Koziura. Short of a bloodbath on the 'Rat side, this will probably be a difficult one for us.
The last thing I heard was that Mayor Foltin was inclined to not run, though he hasn't ruled it out.