Statement from the Deputy Chairman of the Ohio Republican Party regarding Democrat Attorney General Marc Dann's repulsive comments in emails brought to light by a recent article in the Dayton Daily News:“Marc Dann has managed to offend millions of Ohioans with a single comment. His remark comparing a bad press day to the crucifixion of Christ is outrageous and inappropriate from anyone, much less an elected official. Dann has demonstrated some profound religious insensitivity, and he owes a public apology to the people of this state who understand that Good Friday is not a joke.Will Democrats distance themselves from Dann and his horrible rhetoric or will they continue to embrace their superstar?
“If comedians and talk show hosts can be fired and publicly scorned for a single racist remark, Marc Dann should be held no less accountable.
“I expect Ted Strickland will join me in demanding an apology from Marc Dann. Certainly the governor and ordained minister would not tolerate these comments from a statewide office holder.”
UPDATE: Here is what the Dayton Daily News reported that is at the center of this controversy:
• Dann, who is Jewish, e-mailed Jennings on April 6 about an editorial that ran in his hometown paper, The (Youngstown) Vindicator: "Bentley said there are six nasty posts after the Vindy editorial. All about you," he wrote. "Jesus had it better on good friday."Dann would have done better to start apologizing right then and there...
Asked last week about the Good Friday line, Dann said, "Did I say that? ... I really stay away from religious jokes. So I would be really surprised about that, if I said that. That's not my sense of humor."
If you read the article, you will find even more of the Marc Dann literary standard (also known as vulgar language)... Ohio deserves better from its public servants than this...
UPDATE 2: King's Right Site published the statement from DeWine as well, but his first post on the subject is worth a read as well.
UPDATE 3: Justin Higgins weighs in...
