tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13368104.post3846113276673223334..comments2024-03-06T05:30:41.694-05:00Comments on Pho's Akron Pages: OH Senate 28: Keiper Is Out.Scott Piephohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05849171870929674248noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13368104.post-15945408841174995552007-02-01T23:15:00.000-05:002007-02-01T23:15:00.000-05:00It's a system that produces considerable ugliness ...It's a system that produces considerable ugliness that way, DJW. Given that we are looking at a potential $1 billion campaign, don't expect it to end any time soon.Scott Piephohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05849171870929674248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13368104.post-54914389135708018112007-02-01T18:35:00.000-05:002007-02-01T18:35:00.000-05:00". . . the decision will be based on fielding the ...". . . the decision will be based on fielding the candidate with the highest name recognition who can raise the most money."<br /><br />Both political parties make appointments in this fashion, and I hate it.<br /><br />The selection process goes something like this:<br /><br />"So what does so-and-so bring to the table if selected? Ideas? A fresh approach? A track record of accomplishing things in office?"<br /><br />"Name recognition and fundraising ability."<br /><br />"Works for me."<br /><br />It's yet another manifestation of pay-to-play.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13368104.post-81233756950846096572007-02-01T09:45:00.000-05:002007-02-01T09:45:00.000-05:00Oops, I should have reiterated that.
She's being ...Oops, I should have reiterated that.<br /><br />She's being appointed Head of the Department of Commerce.Scott Piephohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05849171870929674248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13368104.post-52513486533937853982007-02-01T09:18:00.000-05:002007-02-01T09:18:00.000-05:00So, why is Ms. Zurz being replaced?So, why is Ms. Zurz being replaced?derekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02200256256166635283noreply@blogger.com