2nd District Congressional Race (OH): It’s Over (for about 6 months)

Ohio’s 2006 primary is probably in early May (UPDATED: May 2, as indicated on many other sites). Back up 90 days, and you’re in early February. That’s roughly when the campaigning begins anew. Whoever said there’s no rest for the wicked must think politicians and the people who follow their doings are pretty wicked.

So here are some thoughts about people and races I hopefully won’t feel compelled to blog about next year (this blog is supposed to be primarily about business and personal finance, so a less ridiculous political atmosphere, instead of one that makes feel like I can’t just sit by without “doing something,” would be most welcome).

To Congresswoman-Elect Jean Schmidt:

You say you don’t look over your shoulder during marathons. Good. Don’t look over your shoulder in Congress during the next six months. Vote your conscience (please, not always your party), and get some kind of national record to run on.

Oh, and give a little more respect to bloggers, some of whom (ahem) made at least minor digital “contributions” (have to be careful with that word with the Federal Election Commission watching) to your achieving your new position.

To Potential 2006 GOP Primary Opponents:

Two words to you-all-know-who-you-are (unless Jean Schmidt botches it in Washington, which I consider highly doubtful): Please, don’t.

To Paul Hackett:

Go back to Iraq. I’m not saying that as a victory-dance taunt. What I’m saying is: Keep your promise (in this NY Times article [requires registration], you’re already talking about “probably” returning–Zheesh). It’s going to be tempting to hear the desperate Democrat party bigs suggest that you stick around for another run at Jean Schmidt, or try to take out Mike DeWine for Senator, or even run for governor. I’ve seen too many politicians break their promises that they would term-limit themselves, or that they wouldn’t run for the next office while they’re trying to keep their current one. If you don’t go back to Iraq, you’ll prove once and for all that you’re the same as all the rest of them (and I might have to break out the political blog machinery again–save us both, or I’ll bring back the guest cartoonists [that should convince him]).

To the People at COAST Who Suggested We All Stay Home:

Move to Hades. Then YOU stay home.

To the Club for Growth:

Leave Jean Schmidt alone. Waste your 100 grand in a losing effort somewhere else.

To the Values Kingmakers (Dobson, Perkins, Wildmon, et al):

Either support local candidates you know something about, or stay away. Far, far away.

Special Suggestion for Bob McEwen:

Stay in Virginia (for both our sakes). You really don’t want to run for office in Ohio again.