That wasn't what you asked. No one else is going to get in on the R side.
How do you know? Only two GOP candidates filed so far. That would be much fewer than the usual number of candidates for the non-incumbent party.
Because all the heavy hitters are running for Governor, and no lightweight is going to take down the most successful Ohio Democrat in the past 30 years.
And Republicans know it.
What is Republican Michael Gibbons like? Is he similar to Mandel?
Not at all. He's an independently wealthy banker/businessman from Cleveland. No real issues stance, except "pro-job growth." Looks "fiscally conservative, socially moderate."
I might endorse Gibbons if he's that kind of candidate.
I would too but unfortunately perfect candidates just don't cut it