Reply #169: I agree with you

[fujiyama]

that politics is a rough and dirty business and maybe Hackett does need to gain a better understanding of how nasty it can be. But this is what's wrong with politics today and is what drives many decent people away from it - there's no taking anybody at their word, even those in your own party.

Brown certainly has a right run...but how do you say, "no" one minute, then two weeks later decide, "yes". It's nonsense. Atleast he should have told Hackett that he was seriously considering it and that he would let him know when he had made up his mind. Of course, it's possible he did say that and all we are hearing is Hackett's side.

Ultimately, I think Hackett might a more interesting candidate. His biography helps, especially in rural areas of OH. Brown has won statewide and that is definetely a plus (after all the real goal is defeating DeWine), but the last time was about ten years ago.

Maybe a primary is what's needed. I hope it doesn't get too bloody. I would rather have the eventual candidate have as much cash and support as possible to take on DeWine. There isn't even a hope of taking back the senate (or even evening it for that matter) without taking this seat. It's a must win.