Posted on 09/08/2007 11:43:34 AM PDT by Clintonfatigued
A fellow doesn't forget losing an election by 27 votes.
Just ask the inner demons of mild-mannered state Rep. Robert Latta, who in 1988 was knocked off by fingers and toes plus seven in a three-way primary election for a northwest Ohio congressional seat by a cagey state senator, Paul Gillmor.
It wasn't just any old ticket to Washington, either - it had been punched "Latta" since 1959 thanks to Bob's father, Delbert, who held the seat for nearly three decades. Ol' Del even stepped aside to make room for his boy.
A mere 19 years later, Wednesday's shocking death of 68-year-old Congressman Gillmor could bring an everything-comes-full-circle vibe to the 5th Congressional District seat he leaves.
That's because a special election is brewing and it may be Latta vs. Gillmor II for all the punch in the Republi can bowl. The Gillmor that Latta could face this time would be Karen, Paul's widow and a former two- term state senator with the natural public sentiment riding on her side.
Others who may or may not jump in once the back- channel GOP waters are gauged include ambitious state Sen. Steve Buehrer of Delta and term-limited state Sen. Randy Gardner of Bowling Green.
(Excerpt) Read more at cleveland.com ...
I don’t think that Karen Gillmor is interested.
I don't think much of legislators who try to make the job one that can be inherited, even if their name is Armey or Hunter or Kennedy.
You may not like this stepping aside, but the American people appreciate it because it makes it easier for them to rubberstamp the friendly incumbent’s relative and they don’t have to consider other alternatives. Not all the relatives make it though, as someone mentioned with Mr. Armey in Denton, TX.
A little pandering to the Ohio State fans in the area.
Yes, the sheep do generally appreciate it when they don't have to think.
What’s funny is that Del Latta is still alive at 87. Maybe he could run for his old seat. ;-)
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