The Western Star:
First the big names dropped out, now even the unknowns are shying away from being the Republican nominee for attorney general.
Ohio GOP Chairman Bob Bennett said Thursday, June 19, that the party may scrap plans to nominate a candidate at the state meeting this weekend and will likely take more time to line up someone to run against Democrat Richard Cordray.
The Ohio Republican Party lost two more potential candidates this week when Delaware County Prosecutor Dave Yost and former state solicitor Doug Cole took their names out of contention. Well known Republicans Mike DeWine, Rob Portman and Betty Montgomery have taken their names out of consideration....
Cordray is very popular, efficient, and known for his honesty and integrity. Why are Republicans unable to get a candidate? Do Republicans only want to run for office if they are guaranteed a win? Have recent changes by Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner make it harder for Ohio Republicans to control the election process? Just asking.