OH What a Race

Ohio Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher (D) has made public his desire to run for U.S. Senate. Fisher filed paperwork to form an exploratory committee for the race to replace retiring Sen. George Voinovich (R). Fisher's demonstrated interest will likely clear the Democratic field of primary challengers given virtually assured support from Gov. Ted Strickland. Barring scandals before the primaries, the Senate race is now set between Fisher and ex-Rep. Rob Portman (R).