Butler sheriff may run against Boehner

[theHandpuppet]

Butler sheriff may run against Boehner
By Amber Ellis • [e-mail] • April 28, 2009

Butler County Sheriff Richard Jones is considering a congressional run against Minority Leader John Boehner, according to county election officials and local Republican Party leaders.

Jones, who could not be reached for comment, took the first step toward what could be a lengthy primary battle Tuesday afternoon when he pulled a petition at the Butler County Board of Elections Office.

News spread quickly through political circles as Jones did what rumor mills have said he was going to do for months – challenge Boehner, a West Chester Republican, in the 2010 primary.

“I’m shocked that the sheriff has actually decided to do this,” said Scott Owens, former executive director of the Butler County Republican Party. “It will be an interesting race. All eyes will be on us. People from all over, from Washington to the 8th Congressional District, will be watching as the sheriff tries to take on the Republican leader.”

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[recoveringdittohed]

1. Is that bat one of the bats in the Republican Party's belfry?

In the picture shown in the link.

[rexcat]

2. There is not much difference between Jones and Boehner...

both are right wing nut cases and one is worse than the other (take your pick as to which one is worse)! NO matter which one wins the primary they will win the general election, there are no strong Democrats in the district.

There is nothing like living in SW Ohio. There seems to be a lot of inbreeding here, especially with the conservatives.

[MountainMamma]

3. Will someone good please run against John Boehner and beat him.

I think he spends to much time being negative and tanning!

[JesterCS]

4. I live in Butler County

Sheriff Jones is actually a pretty likable guy. He's cleaned up Hamilton quite a bit.

[drexel dave]

5. home of the giant jesus on I-75

nuff said:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkvTMLt0oxI