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Behold The Power Of Me

Tom Watson is a genius!  A genius, I tell you!  He shames me into writing about Ohio politics and here I am so powerful, so omnipotent, that I sit in sheer amazement at myself as I type this.

I write one, count it!  One post about the senatorial race here in Ohio, as Watson puts it, ground zero of the upcoming election, and what do I read this morning over a bowl of Frosty Flakes?

New York Times.  Front page, above the fold...

Senior Republican leaders have concluded that Senator Mike DeWine of Ohio, a pivotal state in this year's fierce midterm election battles, is likely to reduce financial support for his race and divert party money to other embattled Republican senators, party officials said.

The decision to effectively write off Mr. DeWine's seat, after a series of internal Republican polls showed him falling behind his Democratic challenger, is part of a fluid series of choices by top leaders in both parties as they set the strategic framework of the campaign's final three weeks, signaling, by where they are spending television money and other resources, the Senate and House races where they believe they have the best chances of success.

Of course, they didn't mention that it was my post here at Blue Girl In A Red State that was the final straw, leaving the Republican party feeling dejected and facing the ultimate reality that I created.  Take that, suckers!  I created your reality! 

The article continues to explain that the Republicans are now going to focus their hopes on holding the Senate in three states -- Missouri, Tennesee and Virginia.

So, listen up, Jeddie Ningo, you old crank!  We were wrong.  We are powerful.  Here us roar.  Put that Inexorable Power of your Prose to work to demonstrate The Righteousness of Your Cause.

And do it now.  Our country, our party, not to mention Tom Watson, are all depending on you.

And since my job is done, and done quite well I must add, I feel free to go back to my goofy posts that I love to write.

Went to the pumpkin farm yesterday and on our way back home saw this sign by our favorite ice cream stand.
Guess who I immediately thought of when I saw it?

That genius, Tom Watson.  That's who.

Leave It To Blue Girl. Episode I: New York City Bound

You know, I was just looking in the mirror.  It's not that short, is it?  I still look like I've got some hair.  I can see it.  There's some there.  I mean, look here at the back.

Yeah, I see.  You weren't gone very long.  How much did that haircut cost?

$18.00.

Yeesh.  Pretty steep.  That's like $6.00 a hair.  Hey, I was just surfing the Internet, trying to find some info on the what's going on with Brown (D-OH) and DeWine's (R-OH) senatorial race.  The Sun Newspapers and The Chagrin Valley Times have both endorsed Sherrod Brown.  Thought blogging about that little tidbit might keep Watson off my back.  You know, I'm kind of surprised by the Chagrin Valley Times.  I would think their readership would be primarily Republican.

What about The Plain Squealer?

I don't know.  I haven't read anything about The Plain Squealer.  But, I did find this great blog on Ohio politics.  Yellow Dog Sammy wrote:

The Sun editors write that "DeWine’s conservative views on outsourcing and the war in the Middle East may have won voters in the past, but we don’t think he represents the majority of residents today in a state where jobs are evaporating along with optimism for the future." As to jobs and the economy, "Brown rightly notes that Ohio ranks about where Mississippi did 20 years ago." Moreover, "DeWine hasn’t been a voice for the people in Ohio" because "he rarely questions the Administration’s policies on any issue, including Supreme Court appointments, the war in Iraq, the Patriot Act and tax deals for big corporations." On the other hand, "voters can count on Brown to be feisty and an independent voice for his constituents. ... We need someone fresh with Brown’s insight and forthrightness who understands the needs of northeast Ohio."

You know, I was thinking.  You've got three big cities in Ohio.  Cleveland, Cincinnati and Columbus.  Then you've got the next three.  Dayton, Akron and Toledo.

Yeah?  Ok.  What's that got to do with the price of rice?

Well, we're not all cow country like everyone thinks.

Well, how am I gonna work that into my post?

I don't know.  I'm trying to formulate a thought here.

Well, hurry up!  Watson awaits with baited breath!  Hey!  Did you know my Diamond Martini Straight Up is on him if the Democrats win in November?  Drinks at the Algonquin!  New York City!  Here I come!

You're killing me.

Why?

Clients aren't paying.  I'm trying to keep our heads above water here and you're planning trips to New York City left and right.

Well, I'll just go by myself!  It'll be cheaper that way!

You're killing me.

Did you know that Strickland's (D-OH) way up in the polls?  60% vs. 32% over Blackwell (R-OH).  That's great news.  That's a 7 point increase from last month.

Blackwell's a crook.

I know!

You know, people always say Ohio's the midwest.  But, if you look at a map, we're closer to the east coast.  They say the east coast stops in Shaker Heights.

What's with all the geography lessons this morning?

I don't know.

Well, All righty then.  Thanks for the info!  Your hair looks great!  Now leave me alone, I've got to write my post. 

You're killing me.