Why not run for State Representative?
I haven’t ruled that out. The national census will occur during 2010. All of Ohio’s congressional, state house, and state senate political borders will be redrawn during 2011. I currently live in the 14th Senate District. Senator Tom Niehaus cannot run for re-election due to term limits. I could be redrawn into a different district that is not up for election in 2012. Therefore, I may choose to run for a different office. Additionally, depending on the political landscape and my fundraising war-chest at the time, it may make sense to wait until 2014. Why not wait until 2011 to launch your candidacy? It will be too late. I need the next few years to raise money, create name ID, and educate myself on the issues and problems that face our government. How do you intend to raise money? People can donate money and have it COST THEM NOTHING. A tax credit is available against Ohio Income Taxes for $50 for individuals and $100 for joint returns. Unlike the more common deduction from taxable inc