McEwen challenges Jean Schmidt to primary rematch ("to return dignity")

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< Thor Jacobs, 47, a small construction company owner from Cincinnati with no political experience, is the only declared Democratic candidate. >

http://www.ohio.com/mld/beaconjournal/13654382.htm

WASHINGTON - Former U.S. Rep. Bob McEwen said on Wednesday that he would challenge Rep. Jean Schmidt in the May primary election, promising to return dignity and experience to the seat...

After McEwen's formal announcement of a rematch Wednesday at an Anderson Township hospital, Barry Bennett, Schmidt's chief of staff, said Schmidt would point out the failures in McEwen's 12 years in the U.S. House.

"It's appropos McEwen made his announcement from a hospital because his campaign is in critical condition," Bennett said. "This is all about Bob, this is about Bob's ego, and we'll make it about his record, and it's less than stellar."

[OzarkDem]

1. Wish Hackett would run for this

He could still have a chance of beating Mean Jean's opponent, should she lose the primary.