[new yorker 77]

Good News.

The GOP will hold this seat.

[buccaneer81]

Disagree. Ney's district is historically Democrat territory (a region of coalminers and former steelworkers) and Ney made things worse by endorsing Padgett the day after he announced he woudn't run again.

Add to that the absolute dearth of effective female GOP leaders in Ohio (trust me, Deb Pryce is my congresswoman.)

Joy Padgett is no ball of fire either. Her record in statewide politics isn't particularly noteworthy. Same old, same old. Brought to you by the Bob Taft fan club.