A state lawmaker from Hamilton County will leave his elective office to accept a job offered by Gov. Ted Strickland, The Cleveland Plain Dealer's blog reports today.
State Rep. Jim Raussen (R-Springdale) will resign his seat to accept a newly created position as head of the Insurance and Financial Services section within the state's Development Department. Strickland, a Democrat, made the offer to Raussen, according to the blog.
Also, state Sen. Bob Spada (R-North Royalton) will end his race for the 18th District House seat to accept a job with the State Employment Relations Board, GOP sources told The Plain Dealer.
Strickland's maneuvering likely means that two House seats that were considered likely wins for the Republican Party are now up for grabs. Democrats need to win four Republican seats and hang onto their own to win control of the Ohio House for the first time in 14 years.
— Kevin Osborne
Confusion gave way to laughter as I realized the strategy - this is brilliant and hysterical because it just goes to show that these stinken Republicans are just out for themselves.
Great, put them into a cozy little job and let's see if they can make it in the government they created themselves.
Yes, this is funny, very,, very funny
Posted by: anon | July 23, 2008 at 12:45 AM
He's not so loyal anymore. Dems and Repubs seem to have been cultivating a growing class of politicians who are out for themselves or their wallet instead of getting things done and making a difference.
Posted by: Bob | July 23, 2008 at 08:26 AM