I am not worried about that at all, his vision is strong, he has fresh and worthy vision that will captivate everyone. He is at heart a leader. George started his first business at the age of 20, he is a work horse, never says never and goes the extra mile to make sure what he sets out to accomplish gets done. In fact, he opened a restaurant at 20, but could not serve alcohol as he was to young to get a liquor license! He is a true NE Ohioan in that regard, he rolls up his sleeves and gets to work. He is not interested in being a politician, he is interested in NE Ohio being all that it can be. He is interested in his children having a solid economy to raise their own children on one day. He is young, energetic and I have no doubt that once we get him introduced to the public he will be instantly likable.

Palmer had name recognition during the primary race for the congressional seat, yet she still did not do well.

Diamantis is in no way afraid to lay out his goals and vision. He is eager for the challenge and eager to get his message heard.

It is always good to question those who want to lead us. However, time is ticking and Patton is, I am sure, loving every minute of it.

If the past 8 years have taught us anything it is that name recognition and being an insider in no way translates into being effective or a leader. We are looking at perhaps a modern day Populist movement and it is thrilling and exciting to see what can happen in government when real people with real life and business experience rise up to the call of civil service.

Tom’s position on predetory check cashing services should have been blasting on every news outlet and been discussed on every blog site by now. Instead, he is relaxing, getting a free pass and ticking off the calendar as the democrats do what we are doing.

George is ready to go. We have a strong support system in, we can raise the funds in a short amount of time and we have the energy to give this a really good run. But we cannot take these days back that we are wasting.

As democrats, let us do what is right for the party, not self-promotion, and let us do what the democrats should be doing in 08, taking control of every available seat. Both nationally and locally.

I would hope Rosemary feels the same and can understand that Tom will come at her with all he has, just to hunker himself even further into a good position. He can certainly win if no one else is eve on the ticket.

How can you be a supporter of someone for a race for which they’re not on the ballot? Why didn’t you have him get in before?

Your support seems awfully fair weather.

Nothing’s been misprinted – the software works just fine.

You seem to say you in the Diamantis camp – then state your role, please. Again, veiling yourself will only decrease credibility.

There is no bias in stating fact. Nor is there anything wrong with stating another fact that Rosemary has not in fact garnered the appointment. There has not been a vote.

It is also fact that her supporters are on the blogs stating it as fact. If they are going to blog things that are untrue, the Diamantis camp has every right to set the record straight. She is not the appointed nominee. If she should become it, then she can blog that she is in fact the chosen candidate. Until then, her supporters should not jump the gun.

Yes I am a Diamantis supporter. This is a blog site, not a voter registration site. I live in Cleveland and have for over 17 years. However, my residency is not the issue, as I am not running for office.

I would hate to think that my constitutional rights to speak freely, and state fact are not being trampled on here because I am not a Palmer supporter. That would destroy credibility. Not the correction of misprinted facts on your site.

Why getting so active now that Palmer shows interest and others show interest in her? Where were you all these past weeks, lobbying for your guy?

Where do you live – that’s to both of you (and remember, it’s not hard to verify)

If you are working with or otherwise volunteering or connected to candidates, make it known and reveal your bias.

Otherwise, your credibility and the reputation of the people you support will suffer.