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SHROUDED IN SECRECY: The final vote tallies taken by Ohio Senate Democrats behind closed doors stay there when it comes to caucus issues.
The caucus recently made three major decisions: the makeup of its leadership team and who would serve the unexpired terms of outgoing state Sens. Marc Dann of Liberty, D-32nd, and Charlie Wilson of St. Clairsville, D-30th.
After the private sessions, the caucus announced its incoming leadership members and the two Senate appointees. When asked about the vote totals, the politicians refuse to discuss them except to say each passed by a majority.
Of course they passed by a majority. In each case, the caucus was presented with one option and got to give an up-or-down vote, meaning majority rules.
It's obvious that the votes weren't unanimous. Apparently the caucus wants to present a unified front, but instead leaves the impression that its members have something to hide.
skolnick@vindy.com