Tuesday, July 26, 2005

Cincinnati Post Endorses Hackett

The Cincinnati Post has endorsed Paul Hackett for the OH-02 special election. Hackett definately has the momentum in this race, we'll have to see if he can run down Schmidt in the homestretch is this highly republican district. He has a large advantage of cash on hand, should be interesting.

Even if Hackett falls short, I think this race gives us an idea of the damage recent republican scandals have caused. A close race or a win by Hackett should definately send shivers down the republicans spine for 2006. Some wishy washy challengers might get cold feet, and incumbants will have to prepare for tighter races than they have grown accustomed to easily winning.

Too be honest, this race is already a victory for the Democratic party. Jean Schmidt is a weak candidate at best, and it will be a few years before the republicans can use this safe district for some bench building. A Hackett victory would simply be gravy.

If you want to toss Hackett some last minute coin, go here.

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