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Blackwell endorses Portman for U.S. Senate
It wasn’t exactly unexpected but it’s probably good news for Ohio Republicans that Ken Blackwell on Friday, March 20, endorsed Rob Portman in the 2010 U.S. Senate race for the seat being vacated by retiring U.S. Sen. George Voinovich.
“Rob Portman is a principled and experienced leader with a solid conservative record,” Blackwell said in a press release from Portman’s campaign. “He has been a strong voice for sound fiscal policy, and we need him in the U.S. Senate in these tumultuous economic times.”
In the press release, Portman called Blackwell a “respected conservative leader who has a distinguished career in public service” and also a long-time friend.
Blackwell’s endorsement appeared to be another sign that Republicans are uniting around Portman for the Senate race, although Auditor Mary Taylor remains a possible candidate for the GOP nomination.
Democrats, meanwhile, appear to be at the start of a mad scramble for the nomination involving Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher, Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner, state Rep. Tyrone Yates of Cincinnati and probably others.
Blackwell is the former Ohio secretary of state, unsuccessful candidate for governor in 2006 and most recently a loser in the race to become chairman of the Republican National Committee. He also is a favorite of social conservatives.
Both Blackwell and Portman are from the Cincinnati area. Portman is a former U.S. House member who also served as trade representative and budget director under President George W. Bush.
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By mwm
March 24, 2009 5:56 PM | Link to this
Blackwell endorsed and protected that worthless piece of garbage, Bush, as president. And, the reason was to climb ranks within the repugnican party. Atypical, A Bush lacky endorsing anything that has the putrid smell of conservatism.By TRS
March 21, 2009 11:06 PM | Link to this
Ah, sticks with losers - lets see AIG and Geithner, Dodd and AIG, Frank and Fannie Mae. Those intelligent people you keep referring to are turning out to be a collections of bumbling fools!By Savanation
March 21, 2009 9:24 PM | Link to this
Blackwell endorsed Bush, Twice! He endorsed McCain and Palin. There is something to be said about someone who sticks with a loser in the face of all the facts. That something is: Stupid. Now what would someone call someone who thinks this endorsement is important?By Rich
March 21, 2009 9:11 PM | Link to this
Ah, well. THAT settles the matter — the highly influential Ken Blackwell has secured both the nomination and the subsequent election for Mr. Portman. Ohio voters certainly trust Blackwell implicitly — that’s why we elected him our governor in a landslide back in 2006!