On the SidE. . .

Opinion: March 16, 2007 at 12:00a.m.

ON THE SIDE. . .
This and that from the world of Valley politics.
EYEING A COMEBACK? Ex-state House President Pro Tempore Chuck Blasdel met this week with Ohio Republican senators who want him to run next year for the 30th Senate District seat.
Blasdel of East Liverpool served three terms in the Ohio House opting not to seek re-election last year. Instead, Blasdel unsuccessfully ran in the 6th Congressional District race, losing to Democrat Charlie Wilson.
Wilson of St. Clairsville vacated his Senate seat in January to serve in Congress. The Ohio Democratic Senate caucus appointed Wilson's son, Jason of Columbiana, to replace his father.
Jason, a Democrat, would have to run next year for a full four-year term in the state Senate. It would be the first time the younger Wilson ever ran for political office.
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