RELEASE: Judge Pat DeWine Announces Candidacy for Ohio Supreme Court

Cincinnati, OH-

Judge Pat DeWine of Cincinnati is proud to announce his candidacy for the Ohio Supreme Court in the 2016 election. Judge DeWine currently serves as a judge on the Court of Appeals, and will be running for one of the two open seats on the Ohio Supreme Court in 2016.

On Friday September 18th, Judge Pat DeWine received the official endorsement of the Ohio Republican Party and the State Central Committee. "I am honored to receive the support of the Republican Party", said DeWine. "I look forward to continuing to travel across the state, and talk to voters about the importance of this election."

As part of his official announcement for his candidacy for the Ohio Supreme Court, Judge DeWine has released a video on social media detailing his efforts.

You can watch the official announcement video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcEvIoI9Bic&feature=youtu.be The announcement video is also available on his Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/JudgePatDeWine?fref=ts) or on his website, PatDeWine.com.

Judge DeWine has broad experience. He has served as both an appellate and a trial court judge; he practiced law for for 13 years at one of Cincinnati's largest law firms; he clerked on the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit; and he has served as a member of Cincinnati City Council and as a Hamilton County Commissioner.

MATT: It's a good thing Pat decided to run since the Ohio Republican Party already endorsed him last week before he decided to run.....

OH GOP Endorses OH Supreme Court Nominees

From the ORP:

COLUMBUS - Ohio Republican Party Chairman Kevin DeWine released the following statements today formally endorsing Justice Terrence O'Donnell , Justice Robert Cupp, and Judge Sharon Kennedy of Butler County, for Ohio Supreme Court.

Incumbent Justice Terrence O'Donnell

"Justice O'Donnell is an outstanding Judge and a tireless campaigner. We've come to expect the best from him and we're proud of his service to Ohio," said Ohio Republican Party Chairman Kevin DeWine.

"The Ohio Republican Party proudly endorses Justice O'Donnell's reelection because he has proven that he deserves to continue his excellent work on the Supreme Court," DeWine added.



Click here to be taken to Justice O'Donnell's online biography


Incumbent Justice Robert R. Cupp

"Since his election five years ago, Justice Cupp has proven himself time and again as a tireless civil servant who is has shown honor and distinction as a member of the Supreme Court," said Ohio Republican Party Chairman Kevin DeWine.

"The families of Ohio need Justice Robert Cupp and his extensive public service experience on the Supreme Court, and the Ohio Republican Party is proud to endorse his reelection," DeWine concluded.

Click here to be taken to Justice Cupp's online biography


Judge Sharon Kennedy

"Sharon Kennedy's years of professional experience as a police officer, private attorney and judge serve as testament to her dedication in making our communities stronger and safer. The Ohio Republican Party proudly endorses Judge Kennedy because our state and the Supreme Court will be well-served by her unwavering devotion to public service," Chairman DeWine said.

Click here to be taken to Judge Kennedy's online biography

Still Waiting on Ohio Republican Party to Call for Mecklenborg's Resignation...

Hey Chairman Kevin DeWine, remember that little document called "Leading Ohio" you authored? Remember how there was one item called zero tolerance? Remember how you talked about integrity, etc.?

We at WMD are Still Waiting on you to call for the immediate resignation of Rep. Robert Mecklenborg from his position. Are you going to lead Ohio or just be Jon Husted's little frat buddy? Are you going to stand for something or are you just going to leave values twisting in the wind?

Oh, and Mr. Eyebrow, Speaker Batchelder, don't think we have forgotten about you. Your statement on the Mecklenborg matter was quite tame and toothless. Let's see some of that vaunted spine, vim and vinegar I have heard so much about. You have had several days. The man was driving drunk, on expired license, with an exotic dancer and his blood full of viagra. Oh yeah, and he's married with kids, too. Doesn't that go against what you two intellectual giants want the GOP in Ohio to stand for?

Or was all the talk about cleaning things up just more political posturing?

Oh, and chairman Alex of Hamilton County, where do you stand on this situation, or are you still "assessing" it?

We are waiting, gentlemen.....

Previously On WMD:
We Expect Better
Mecklenborg Should Resign Immediately