[governsleastgovernsbest]

Good question. Perhaps an Ohioan can fill us in.

[soundandvision]

The overall concensus here (Columbus) is that everyone has their head in the sand about this. One of the local guys that's on after Rush said he couldn't believe that Mayor Mike (I'm not fan of the Mayor's by the way) was less than bright to walk into the situation he did on Beck's show.

Not because he went on the show, but because he went on there and gave non-emotional answers. He gave political answers.

It was sort of like with the 1988 Presidential Debates and Bernie Shaw asking Dukakis about "If Kitty Dukakis was raped...". Dukakis responded like a robot. Instead of showing any real anger, Coleman acted defensive instead of outraged, etc.

It should be real fun next year to have Mayor Coleman and Secretary of State Blackwell square off for Governor (if they win their parties nominations). Ken Blackwell is my hero, he'll kick Coleman's can.

[combat_boots]

Having seen COleman up close, I can tell you that the man, who has Clinton's old touring bus now for his campaign, is a classic politician. Makes you feel you need to wash your hands after seeing him. No joke.

With a friend or two that have worked at Mifflin, I can also tell you that the rep there is one fraught with problems over the last few years. The principal, being new, had her hands full. At least sixteen teachers apparently transferred out at the end of the last year. Fights at games are not only not uncommon, but have caused a change of schedule to Saturday mornings in the autumn, and have spread to the basketball season as well.