WORM TURNS IN 14TH DISTRICT... MAYBE

After two days of well-publicized cruel and unusual waiting, all of Ohio House 14's precincts were reported counted last night, and Mike Foley finally found himself with a lead over Bill Ritter.

3,583 to 3,573. Ten votes.

With the absentee votes not included.

I'm with Tim, I think this means Mike wins. Pretty soon now, I hope (the BOE has been saying that the absentee count should be done this afternoon.)

If so, the Cleveland Tenants Organization suddenly becomes the hot new place to start a political career, with Foley in the Statehouse and another former staffer and board member, Phyllis Cleveland, just elected to City Council. A Foley win also helps solidify Frank Jackson's new West Side base; Mike is the mayor's close friend and ally.