Is Hackett the Dems Choice?

The primaries are not until next month, but Howard Wilkinson's is reporting that support for Paul Hackett as the Democratic Nominee for the 2nd district is growing and he may be the man to beat. Key elements of his success may rest on his resume and not much else. He is new to most people, but is already getting big endorsements, like Democratic Party in Pike County. Hamilton County Dems, according to the article, are leaning towards endorsing Hackett. This is causing a small stir in the party, but I think nothing more than a show of loyalty to long time candidate Charles Sanders, who many, including me, do not want to see get the nomination. He is a long time loser in this race and new blood is the way to gain excitement and new votes.

Shorter Pete Bronson

Per request, I will sum up Peter Bronson's column today in terms to save everyone time.

Pity me for being a right-winger, I get nasty emails.

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I have nothing much else to write about, so in case you missed it, this column was a quick one before the long weekend.

Hope that works for everyone.

Is He Writhing in His Chair?

I figured Nate Livingston would be having a hissy fit over Greg Flannery's Porkopolis column. Next me, Greg has to be Nate's favorite.

Add Greg's column to the heavy editorial from Kathy Y. Wilson and if you didn't know better, you would say based on Nate Livingston's views on beating your children would say he lives out in Adams county, not Over-the-Rhine.

Answers in Ludicrous

The Cincinnati Dealer: Are You Fucking Kidding Me?: No

Eastside Roads

It is great that Portman got 16 Million for roads in the current highway bill. What are the chances we will get any of it? With Portman gone and no congressman in the seat for at least 2 and a half months, what will stop congress from cutting the bill at the point of least resistance?

Foutain Square Details

Some details are starting to filter out about plans for Fountain Square. In the article it reports that planners are going for a model with only 10% public financing. The question is, 10% of what? How much will a video screen sign over Macy's cost? This plan sounds interesting, and I am hopeful, but I wondering if this is worth it? Will it bring people downtown? Will suburbanites just stay away because of irrational fear no matter what is built?

Sad

This sad story from Hyde Park has to be horrible for the family. I hope very much that the vultures from Court TV, Dateline, and the rest stay the hell away.