The last month hasn't been a good one for House Republicans.
Already on the ropes thanks to President Bush's dismal job approval ratings and continued public unhappiness about the war in Iraq, the strategists in charge of winning back a majority for the GOP have seen a number of long-serving members decide to retire -- creating a number of vulnerable open-seat races.....
........Ohio's 15th District (Currently R): Will Republicans find a top-tier candidate to run for this Columbus-area seat being vacated by Rep. Deborah Pryce (R)? The jury is still out. A long list of elected officials has already said "no" to the race, and the fact that former Ohio State football great Chris Spielman is getting serious consideration speaks to the level of desperation within the Republican ranks. Meanwhile, Mary Jo Kilroy, who lost to Pryce by just 1,000 votes last November, has been in the race for months and seems to have cleared the Democratic primary field. Did we mention that President Bush carried the district by only 2,000 votes in 2004 and the state Republican Party is still trying to clear the rubble of election 2006? (Previous ranking: 3)...
> Ohioans are sick, sick, sick of Republicans and their scandals. Even though Chris Spielman has been mentioned by some GOPers, he will not give up his time with his family and lucrative ESPN analyst career for the Congress.
> Buckeye Fans: Pick up a copy of The Columbus Monthly to read about the 15 Most Popular Buckeyes. Who do you think is the most beloved Buckeye? (All you need to do is remember the only man to receive 2 identical trophies.)
