AG Replacements What say You?
Let’s hear from those visiting our site of whom they believe Gov. Strickland should give a temporary appointment to until the November Presidential Elections.
Marc Dann’s resignation sets off a scramble by his fellow Democrats who want to keep control of the attorney general’s office, and by Republicans, who relish the chance to win it back.
So who might be their likely candidates?
Here are some possibilities:
Democrats
State Treasurer Richard Cordray, Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Bill Mason, Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher, Lucas County Prosecutor Julia Bates, Montgomery County Prosecutor Mat Heck Jr., Columbus City Attorney Richard Pfeiffer.
Republicans
Former U.S. Sen. Mike DeWine, former White House budget director Rob Portman, U.S. Rep. Deborah Pryce, former Attorney General and Auditor Jim Petro, State Sen. Tim Grendell of Chester Township, Delaware County Prosecutor David Yost.
