Well, Paul Hackett lost the battle

But, boy, did he change the rules of the game. He lost by a 52% - 48% margin.

Clermont County went to Schmidt by a 58 - 42.

If the GOP can't win by a romp in Ohio's Second District, they are in big trouble. And four points in this district is big trouble.

Let's just hope that the Democratic Brain Trust here in DC learned something from this election. You have to play to win. You have to fight to win.

Great job by Paul Hackett...he has started the campaign for 2006 and has given us all great hope.