July 15, 2008 - 3:55pm
Why is McCain taking a chance with Deters?
By Wally EdgeThe Ohio Democratic party took a shot at U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) today for appointing former Ohio treasurer Joe Deters (R-Hamilton) as his presidential campaign's Southwest Ohio Regional Chairman. Deters resigned abruptly from his scandal-plagued position in 2005 after the indictment and conviction of several staff members.
Chris Redferm, chairman of the state Democratic Party, quipped: "What's next? Will John McCain put Tom Noe in charge of yard signs?"
Our question is: Why would McCain even risk bringing scandal into the campaign in such a critical swing state? Is he just a very loyal friend?
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Here's another idea for you, Chris...
Isn't Chris Redfern full of good ideas for McCain? How about these? Let's put Mayor Coleman's wife (and disgraced former Strickland/Fisher staffer) in charge of HR at the Obama Ohio campaign. And how about Marc Dann as head of security for Ohio Obama? Glass houses, Mr. Chairman...
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