Gloria Ferris

First of all, I think that we all need to get past the ODP Christmas Party issue and move on. The past is the past, and we need to talk about the present. Read Brewed Fresh Daily for more details. I am more disturbed that Sherrod Brown’s staff would in essence paint all bloggers with one brush. As I understand it, the altercation between Tim Russo and Sherrod Brown was one-on-one until Sherrod included his wife Connie Schultz.

To me, that certainly does not seem in any way, shape, or form look like a Meet the Bloggers Interview. I have listened to the podcasts of the interviews, and I have yet to hear Tim speak disrespectfully to anyone.
Does he at times ask hard questions? Yes. Is his tone at times in question? Maybe. Go to Meet the Bloggers and listen for yourself. But even if it’s so, with Sherrod Brown’s years in the public arena, I would think he would have the ability to turn things in his favor.

And what about the rest of us, cancel a meeting with the rest of us because you have a problem with one of us? Hardly fair and just.

But alas, Saturday will be what it will be–an open forum without the invited guest. Time will only tell what the outcome will be, but I know one thing: That Sherrod Brown’s campaign will not be as prepared for their coming battles as they could be, and this is why. Every candidate that has met with Meet The Bloggers has walked away with a better picture of what Northeast Ohio sees as the issues in a statewide campaign. And yes, maybe statewide candidates need central and southern support, but Northeast Ohio can certainly tip the scales when necessary.