Secty State: Brunner (D) Endorsed by Cincinnati Enquirer

In a major development in this race, the Cincinnati Enquirer, hometown paper of Greg Hartmann (R-Cincinnati), today endorsed his opponent, Jennifer Brunner (D-Columbus). The editors call both "strong candidates" but prefer Brunner because of her "experience as an attorney specializing in election law and, later, as a respected Franklin County Common Pleas Court judge, make her the better choice." They review Brunner's campaign proposals in some detail and conclude that she brings a "mature, comprehensive perspective" to the office, "developed over years of solid service and rare expertise in election issues."