Comments on: Mary Taylor for Ohio GOP U.S. Senate candidate, 2010

By: Pelikan

Pelikan — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 21:29:19 +0000

Ahhh – now we agree, on the level of enthusiasm. Wouldn’t it be nice if the “objective” media showed that same level of enthusiasm. My points are probably more to viability … Peace.

By: Jill Miller Zimon

Jill Miller Zimon — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 04:37:45 +0000

Pelikan – we agree on your #1 re: the old boys. I agree about Kasich re: raising money but I really think Taylor could be a stealthy good fundraiser too – seriously. I think about how people went gaga over Palin and Taylor has way more smarts and savvy, far more in tune with what Ohioans are like – and she won a statewide office, something neither Portman or Kasich did, right?

I do think the apportionment board thing is relevant in the equation, but why not make room for Husted there or something?

I don’t know – we’ll have to see what she wants etc., how it all fits in.

I’m only saying that it sure looks like Mary Taylor has an awful lot going for her – what if we grafted it onto any good ole boy – then what would we be saying? My point is only that we OUGHT to be hearing the same level of enthusiasm, that’s all.

By: Jill Miller Zimon

Jill Miller Zimon — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 04:34:32 +0000

John – thanks very much – the comment went to moderation because of the links – no biggie – sorry for the delay.

By: Pelikan

Pelikan — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 04:30:50 +0000

I think Mary Taylor’s problem is two fold:
1. She is up against the ‘old boys’and one of them is John Kasich – better nationwide, national party contacts for raising the money it will take to run and win
2. She may be a capable state office holder, but that office is State Auditor, sort of irrelevant to most, although it shouldn’t be. If Taylor is such a rising star, why isn’t she promoting whatever it is she’s been doing for the past few years? Very rarely do I see anything about her in the papers.

By: John Kroll

John Kroll — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 04:22:51 +0000

Just to let you know, Stephen Koff has his story on Voinovich's decision up now. And we've got an online poll asking folks who'll be the 2010 nominees. (Yes, Mary Taylor's on our list.)

By: Jill Miller Zimon

Jill Miller Zimon — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 02:59:38 +0000

“Probably a better tell in all this is what they’d promise her to keep her in the Auditor’s seat for another term. If the path to the 2014 gubernatorial nomination suddenly clears for her…well, then you’ll know.”

I’ll buy that. I would, however, like to know what Ms. Taylor wants – we don’t seem to be saying anything about that – only what others want for her vis a vis a party plan. You know how I feel about such approaches, personally, but if that’s Taylor’s thing, so be it.

By: redhorse

redhorse — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 02:57:05 +0000

I’m not entirely sure I follow the argument. IN order to test your question re: female ambition, you quote Larkin.

He may or may not have good intel, but the point Matt made is more salient: the parties exist to gain and maintain power, and in 2010, Taylor’s most valuable role is that of re-apportionment board member.

I can’t imagine the state GOP wants to fight for an open Senate seat and an open Auditor’s seat while trying to knock of Ted, Jennifer, Kevin, and Rich.

Probably a better tell in all this is what they’d promise her to keep her in the Auditor’s seat for another term. If the path to the 2014 gubernatorial nomination suddenly clears for her…well, then you’ll know.

By: Jill Miller Zimon

Jill Miller Zimon — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 00:06:06 +0000

Go for it Matt, re: the scan – it will only reinforce how much you miss the point of this post.

By: Matt

Matt — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 23:57:59 +0000

The GOP isn’t about doing what’s right for women for the sake of doing things for women. Guess what? Neither is the Democratic Party. The parties are about WINNING and preserving political power. If there is pressure placed on Taylor it is because the Auditor’s position has a say in re-apportionment and NOT because she is a woman.

While we’re on the subject. Dare I scan your archives for a pixel on the subject of Ohio Dems NOT finding a woman to replace Cordray at Treasurer?