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Portman opens statewide headquarters for U.S. Senate campaign
With a promise to focus “like a laser” on jobs and the economy, Republican Rob Portman on Thursday, Jan. 7, opened his statewide U.S. Senate campaign headquarters in Columbus.
An estimated 200 Portman backers packed the suite of offices about four miles from downtown Columbus, despite an escalating snow storm outside.
The weather was reminiscent of the launch of Portman’s campaign nearly a year ago on Jan. 14 at the historic Golden Lamb in Lebanon.
Portman, a former U.S. House member from suburban Cincinnati and former trade representative and budget director under President George W. Bush, is the state Republican party’s endorsed candidate but faces a primary challenge from Cleveland-area car dealer Tom Ganley.
State Republican Chairman Kevin DeWine of Fairborn told the crowd that Portman was part of the “best slate of candidates that Republicans” have had in Ohio in more than a generation.
“I agree with what Chairman DeWine said,” said Portman. “This is going to be a good year.”
Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher and Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner are seeking the Democratic nomination.
The race is for the seat being vacated by Republican U.S. Sen. George Voinovich who is retiring.
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By jon
January 8, 2010 8:01 AM | Link to this
I hope the Republicans that are running realize that the people want strong leaders not middle of the road But Conservatives that won’t give in on principles of the Republican Party, No more trying to work with the Democrats. It won’t work anymore, were fed up with the DeWines and the Voinovich’s.Your either with us or not.