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OH: Marc Dann To Make Announcement – “Attendance is Mandatory”
Last Updated on Wednesday, 14 May 2008 10:46 Written by rslcpol Wednesday, 14 May 2008 10:46
So now comes the discipline. Think they’ll have Hawaiian Pizza?
From the Dispatch:
Attorney General Marc Dann is expected to make a statement on his political future around noon today.
Although it’s widely speculated that Dann will step down from the office he’s held since January 2007, his spokesman, Jason Stanford, wouldn’t preview his statement.
“Attendance is mandatory,” Stanford said.
However, some of those close to Dann speculated this morning that he would not be stepping down, and instead may launch a legal battle to halt an independent investigation of his office by Inspector General Thomas P. Charles. Dann had not made any announcements to his top advisers as of 10:30.
Some Dann advisers have raised the possibility of Dann raising a constitutional separate of powers challenge, since the inspector general normally does not have the authority to investigate the attorney general’s office.
Dann spent much of Tuesday attempting to broker a deal to leave office in exchange for calling off the inspector general’s investigation. However, his attempts failed; legislation expanding the inspector general’s authority passed both branches of the legislature and was signed by Gov. Ted Strickland last night.
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OH AG Marc Dann: Must Read
Last Updated on Monday, 12 May 2008 08:43 Written by rslcpol Monday, 12 May 2008 08:43
If you’ve ignored every other thing we’ve posted on this matter, you must read this entire column by the Editor of the Columbus Post Dispatch. “Why SNS?” you ask. Here’s one snippet:
Dann even went so far as to threaten to fabricate allegations that newspaper editors who would report the story were also having illicit affairs.
This is not some bit of internet blog rubbish – this is from a respected member of the 4th estate community.
A phat hat tip goes to the folks over at Google, Buckeye State Blog, and the Daily Bellwether to name a few.
Dann brings in Lone Star State spin shooter Jason Stanford, and it’s game on baby!
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A Thought About Marc Dann
Last Updated on Monday, 12 May 2008 01:56 Written by rslcpol Monday, 12 May 2008 01:56
If you’ve been following the Ohio situation of Democrat A.G. Marc Dann, you’ve no doubt seen the full spectrum of support to non-support coming from all corners. Recently it’s been reported that those calling for Mr. Dann’s ouster via impeachment are suddenly pulling back rather dramatically (he’s not getting any Evites to office parties, but you get the point). Those who toil on the SNS minute to minute would like to offer this little prediction. Marc Dann will not be run out of office – he knows he has big heels that can be dug in deep. We’re guessing that he has sent a message to Governor Strickland, ODP Chair Chris Redfern, and others in the IHMD fan club to back off, and let him politically wither, die, and fall with dignity. It wouldn’t be surprising for him to carry on for 30 more days, maybe make it to the first week of July, then quietly step aside with some statement about having done great things for Ohio, but time to refocus on family, blah, blah, blah. If we’re wrong – call us on it.
Now back to the news.
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March To Impeach AG Marc Dann Slows to a Crawl
Last Updated on Friday, 9 May 2008 09:59 Written by rslcpol Friday, 9 May 2008 09:59
House seeks reports before seeking impeachment.
From the Toledo Blade:
COLUMBUS – The march toward impeachment of Attorney General Marc Dann appears to have slowed to a crawl.
House Speaker Jon Husted (R., Kettering) said yesterday he would prefer that an independent investigation of Mr. Dann’s office be conducted first to guide the chamber as it considers whether to make him the first statewide officeholder subjected to Ohio impeachment.
“We are not a body that is presently configured to conduct an investigation,” Mr. Husted said. “To move forward with any impeachment process, we would need to have access to reports and investigations. There are other people who are better prepared to do this than the House.”
Mr. Dann – a Democrat – on Friday admitted to an extramarital affair with an employee of his office and said he feared that may have contributed to an atmosphere that led to the alleged sexual harassment of two other employees by one of his top aides, Anthony Gutierrez.
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OH AG: Marc Dann Hires Spin Doctor
Last Updated on Friday, 9 May 2008 10:47 Written by rslcpol Wednesday, 7 May 2008 09:32
Why you ask? Certainly not to get ready for 2010. More likely, to run the campaign for his life, legacy, and reputation. From the Plain Dealer Politics Blog:
Dann has hired a noted Texas Democratic opposition research firm whose motto is: “We Serve Republicans. Would You Like Them Skewered, Roasted, or Deep Fried?”
Jason Stanford is president of Stanford Campaigns and Stanford Research in Austin, Texas. He said he has been hired by Dann to do the attorney general’s talking when it comes political matters not related to his state job.
So just who is Jason Stanford good citizens? He’s primarily an opposition researcher/political consultant who seems willing to say or do anything to win – he’ll fit in great with the Ohio crowd.
Most recently Mr. Stanford has been mentioned in a small legal dust up as part of a city council race down in Austin, TX. Stanford is named in a story about a complaint that alleges he was involved in potentially illegal campaign activity. You can see the most recent article from the Austin American Statesman right here. It’s an interesting article, and really hits upon the critical issue of transparency in public life.
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Marc Dann Asks His Staff For Apology?
Last Updated on Tuesday, 6 May 2008 01:17 Written by rslcpol Tuesday, 6 May 2008 01:17
And then he asks his staff to act like professionals “from here on out”. Gotta be a typo – either by Dann in his closing time missive to the ENTIRE staff in the Ohio AGs office – or by the Columbus Post Dispatch. We’re leaning towards Dann – at least we hope it was a typo.
“I understand my role in these problems, and for that I humbly ask your apology. From here on out, we will conduct ourselves in a professional manner befitting the great work we have done—because we have a lot left to do.”
You cannot make this stuff up. Really.
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OH AG: Marc Dann’s Troubles Go Live and Nationwide
Last Updated on Tuesday, 6 May 2008 12:11 Written by rslcpol Tuesday, 6 May 2008 12:11
It’s not just the national print press:
Wall Street Journal – Ohio Attorney General Resists Calls To Quit
USA Today – Ohio AG refuses to resign; Dems talk impeachment
New York Times –
Radio shows are weighing in:
Rush Limbaugh – Rush Limbaugh on Marc Dann Affair (Video)
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OH AG: Marc Dann Interview (Video)
Last Updated on Monday, 5 May 2008 10:07 Written by rslcpol Monday, 5 May 2008 10:07
Ohio Democrat A.G. Marc Dann responds to the calls for his scalp. And it’s not pretty. See it here.
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OH AG: Who’s Blogging on Marc Dann
Last Updated on Monday, 5 May 2008 02:32 Written by rslcpol Monday, 5 May 2008 01:55
Well of course SNS is. You can see ALL of our Marc Dann commentary and analysis right here.
But who else you ask? Take a gander:
The Wall Street Journal – we told you this would go national
And these are just the low hanging fruit. The list is a good sampling (not scientific so simmah down) of what the political opinion echo chamber is hearing right now in Ohio. Boy, how right was Betty Montgomery? And how forward looking is this little gem from 2007?
For our non – Ohio readers – you can see the transcripts of interviews of the major players (and some bit ones too!) in this whole mess right here.
Got a take you want to share – weigh on here here, or tell us your blog’s address and we’ll post it up.
OH: Will Dem AG Marc Dann Follow Role Models Example and Resign?
Last Updated on Friday, 2 May 2008 02:31 Written by rslcpol Friday, 2 May 2008 12:18
What a year for Statewide elected Democrats and Sex Scandals. We’ve been in Kansas, New York, and now Ohio.
Democrat Attorney General Marc Dann has just admitted to an extramarital affair with one of his employees. Those other, now former, Democrat Attorneys General first delayed their resignation and then turned theirs in – for more family time. The question now is, how long until Marc Dann decides to turn it in?
Soon after news of Kansas Democrat Attorney General Paul Morrison’s sex scandal broke, the AP reported Morrison saying:
“I sincerely apologize for this failing in my personal life and I pledge to continue to fight for the safety and security of Kansans to the best of my ability.”
“I will continue to defend the people of this state and perform my public duties as I have my entire career.”
Just 4 days Later, Morrison announced his resignation.
And what about the former Democrat Governor (and former AG) from New York? Remember, he’s the guy that Marc Dann spent his entire 2006 campaign saying He wants to be “Ohio’s” version of.
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