"Nick D" @ Buckeye State Blog (which is definitely on the blue side of the red-blue divide)
Okay, so a recap for those of you who missed it. Today, AG Marc Dann attempted to trade the one chip he has left on the table-his resignation-for the removal of a provision from a bill that would allow the Ohio Inspector General to begin an investigation immediately after the governor signs it. Instead, Dann wants it to take effect 90 days after the governor signs it like normal "non-emergency" Ohio laws do.
However, this was a deal that no one on either side of the aisle was buying, and after that became clear, Dann decided to stay where he is and not resign. To me this shows a couple of things. First, it shows a complete lack of concern for the party or the Governor on whose coattails he rode into office. Secondly, it shows Dann has completely given up hope on his political career and instead might be trying to avoid more serious allegations from coming to light that would have more serious consequences. He must have something juicy to hide that he feels will be exposed by the IG in an investigation.
Ya think?
However, to judge from the BSB's comments boxe, Dann still has a few friends left among Ohio Democrats:
Submitted by mvirenicus on Tue, 05/13/2008 - 9:29pm.
Prison should be mandatory for anybody having an affair, hiring some bad people and maybe possibly sorta fudging while answering some questions.
The Great Ohio Democratic Party Witchhunt Of 2008 just gets richer by the minute.
(We're talking about many of the same people who still believe Jim Trafficant was framed, so this should be no surprise.)
A tip of the hat to Jonathan Adler at the "Volokh Conspiracy" blog, who also unearthed this little gem: the "Marc Dann's Party Pad" rap, in streaming audio at the Youngstown Vindicator newspaper website.