OH: More Money Stuff (August)

[brucejoel99]

Which wouldnt be a problem if we had Tim Ryan...

Well, it's an issue for TD

Time for Cordray to quit, run for Governor, and make his way to the White House.

I hope I'm wrong but, realistically, I'd say that if he's not out of the CFPB (whether by resignation or removal) by the end of June, then 1) OH's not getting Gov. Cordray in '18; & 2) your timeline is indeed screwed lol

[brucejoel99]

From an election junkie perspective, I'd love a Sutton vs. Renacci match-up.

Id say shes the front runner right now on the D side, but hes got a big uphill climb. My guess is he finishes 3rd

"Right now" is the key phrase there... add in Cordray (& if the already-announced absence of Ryan were negated), she'd be in Renacci's position lol

[brucejoel99]

Politico feature on Cordray & the race

[brucejoel99]

Sorry to all fans of TD, but Cordray ain't running.

Is he out officially?

Can't find anything to confirm, so no.

[brucejoel99]

Proof of Cordray being an absolute bore.

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I know a lot of people have a boner for life imitating art re: TD's timeline, but it's highly unlikely.

Looking forward to bumping this on January 20, 2025

Me too but not looking forward to the continued Trump/Pence presidencies through then lol

[brucejoel99]

So Cordray is set to make an announcement on Wednesday which is likely to be his Lieutenant Governor pick: https://twitter.com/RichCordray/status/950531319221686272

Jus saw some former state rep was like the first comment and stuff. I assume you’re from Ohio is there a chance that guy Rich Miller is Lt. gov? Or I thought I could be Pillich or Whaley.

No way it's Miller

[brucejoel99]

It's official: Betty Sutton is Cordray's running mate

[brucejoel99]

Why is Whaley dropping out and endorsing Cordray?

Whaley declined comment & I'm sure that, come tomorrow, her only reasoning (like that of most other politicians who've ever dropped out of a race & endorsed their odds-on front-runner opponent) will be something along the lines of "After discussing w/ family, friends, supporters, & progressive leaders in the Democratic Party, I've come to the conclusion that this is the best course of action not just for me, but for the vitally important movement we continue to build every day."

But let's be real here: a crowded primary field as well as Cordray entering the race proved challenging for her, who lacks statewide name recognition.