http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2005/10/6/12495/7492So now we know that both Sherrod Brown and Paul Hackett plan on announcing their candidacy for Senate. DeWine is weak, the Ohio GOP is in shambles, and Democrats are salivating over taking this seat away.
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But in this case, it might be a good idea for Hackett to stand down.
It pains me to say that. I think Hackett would be a far more exciting candidate -- Iraq War vet versus career politician. Outsider versus insider. New blood versus old timer. Straight talker versus the same ol'. And Hackett would offer a perspective not currently available in the Senate.
Hackett has proven that he can get votes in one of the most conservative corners of the state. The NRA would back him against DeWine (heck, against Brown, for that matter). And he's fearless.
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Everyone seems to overlook the fact that, if Brown wins, his seat in Congress will switch from D to R (it was gerrymandered a couple of years ago).
Kos also isn't mentioning that, according to Democracy Guy, Kos's business partner Jerome Armstrong, has a job on Browns campaign.
http://democracyguy.typepad.com/democracy_guy_grassroots_/2005/10/a_fine_mess_kos.html What a mess. I can't help but think things would be better if more women were in charge of the Dem party.
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