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Thursday, April 06, 2006

OH-02: Schmidt Lied on Resume

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer's politics blog:

The Ohio Elections Commission will determine whether U.S. Rep. Jean Schmidt intentionally lied on her political resume last year to help herself get elected to Congress.

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At issue is Schmidt's claim that she has two academic degrees from the University of Cincinnati when in fact she only has one. Her campaign has offered various explanations for the mix-up.

A small panel of Commission members on Wednesday reviewed a complaint against Schmidt from a McEwen supporter filed just two days ago and decided there is probable cause for the full commission to consider the matter.

More details here. I expect nothing less from good ole Schmitty. (Remember this little footnote to the whole Murtha flap?) Fortunately, we'll still have Mean Jean to kick around for at least a little while to come - a new SUSA poll showed her leading primary challenger Bob McEwen by 55-30. Let's not kid ourselves: Like Katherine Harris, we're much better off having her around than not.

(Thanks to Walt for the CPD story.)

Posted at 10:59 AM in 2006 Elections - House, Ohio | Technorati

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Bashing Schmidt = Good.

The idea that a government agency should be an election claims truth squad? Icky.

Posted by: Adam B at April 6, 2006 02:10 PM | Permalink | Edit Comment | Delete Comment