OH-07: Sharen Neuhardt (D) and State Rep. Steve Austria (R) squared off at a debate in Bremen at the Chamber of Commerce. The Lancaster Eagle Gazette has the play by play and reax.
REP. TUBBS-JONES: Our thoughts and prayers are with Rep. Tubbs-Jones as she battles back against a massive aneurysm. The news doesn't sound very good at all. UPDATE: Rep. Tubbs-Jones has past away. Godspeed. I don't think I agreed with her on much, but she served her country with honor; and for that I celebrate her life and salute her for having the courage to be a leader. UPDATE 2: OhioMediaGuide is now saying that at the family press conference, they are saying that the Congresswoman has NOT died. UPDATE 3: The Cleveland Clinic has stated that Rep. Tubbs-Jones has died. Here is a statement from Republican Leader John Boehner:
"Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones was a passionate representative who worked tirelessly to make Cleveland a better place for her constituents. Working out of neighboring offices in the Longworth House Office Building, Stephanie and I forged a friendship out of our shared belief that one person can make a difference. We were friends who, through the years, shared many laughs even as we engaged in legislative battles from opposite sides of the political aisle.UPDATE 4: Rep. Bob Latta:
"Ohio and our nation have suffered a great and unexpected loss today. My thoughts and prayers are with her family, friends, and constituents."
"We are deeply saddened with the passing of Congresswoman Tubbs-Jones. As the first African-American Congresswoman from Ohio , she was a true leader for all to admire and we will miss her greatly as a friend and colleague. Our deepest sympathies and condolences go out to her family and friends during this difficult time"
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