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Last Updated on Tuesday, 22 July 2008 05:54 Written by rslcpol Tuesday, 22 July 2008 05:54
They won’t say for sure, but the rumors are out there:
From Legal News Line:
Despite various newspaper and Web site reports indicating the Ohio Republican Party is set to announce they’ve selected someone to oppose Democrat Richard Cordray in November’s election for Ohio Attorney General, the party’s executive director says not so fast.
“I can’t confirm any speculation,” said Jason Mauk, in reference to stories in today’s online version of The Columbus Dispatch, for one, indicating the Ohio GOP will select D. Michael Crites, a former federal prosecutor as its candidate for Ohio AG.
Crites is a managing partner of a Columbus law firm while Cordray is Ohio’s current treasurer. According to Mauk, “None of the (published comments) are attributable to anyone officially linked to the Ohio GOP.”
Even if Crites announces his candidacy does not guarantee he will gain the party’s endorsement, Mauk said.
“An announcement is not a nomination,” he said.
However, he did confirm the Ohio Republican State Central and Executive Committee is scheduled to meet Aug. 2 and it’s possible the party will officially name a candidate after that meeting.
Crites did not return a call seeking comment.
Under Ohio election law, state Republicans have until Aug. 20 to name an AG candidate.