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The Dayton Daily News has the scoop on Marc Dann’s new job:
On his first day as former attorney general, Dann walked two miles from his home in Liberty Twp. to his new job, helping his wife, Alyssa Lenhoff, run Zesty Dishes.
He took orders, packed dishes and pitched in, according to Mike Harshman, Dann’s long-time friend.
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Watch the rest live.
Update: It looks like Governor Strickland isn’t going to name a replacement yet.
Update: Tom Winters will take over as AG until Ted picks a replacement.
Update:
Here’s the video…
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WKSU confirms that Governor Strickland cancelled his visit to Akron today “to deal with the on-going controversy over Attorney General Marc Dann. ”
Though I’m not really sure there is much he can do anymore.
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Dann’s office says he’s out to lunch.
However, it doesn’t appear as though he actually eats lunch. At least not according to his schedule- which lists every appointment as well as travel times between appointments.
According to last week’s schedule, Marc Dann had lots of breakfast meetings – often more than one a day – at the Hyatt and Latitude 41 (no wonder he’s overweight).
He also had a dinner meeting at Haiku.
But no lunch.
Makes you wonder where he really is this afternoon.
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No one seems to know what’s going on over at Dann’s office.
This morning his “spokesperson” announced a press conference for noon- adding “Attendance is mandatory”.
It turns out a lot of people showed up only to find that the entire 17th floor of the Rhodes Tower – the location of Dann’s office – was “on lock-down to protect sensitive documents that may be subject to investigation.”
Jesus, Marc. You can’t even RESIGN correctly!
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In an article from this morning’s Dispatch, Rep. Batchelder criticized the articles of impeachment proposed by the Dems yesterday…
Some of the articles, Batchelder said, are weak. He and House Speaker Jon Husted, R-Kettering, pointed specifically to Article V, which says Dann failed to exercise due care to ensure the safety and security of state property.
“Does that mean somebody dropped a dictating machine? I don’t know what that is,†he said. “That’s the kind of thing we don’t want to leave as part of our heritage.â€
A dictating machine? Really? Does the state have a lot of those laying around?
I’m pretty sure they were talking about the car(s) that Gutierrez smashed up while drunk.
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The Dispatch is reporting that Marc Dann is trying to “negotiate the terms of his resignation.”
In short: Dann told legislative leaders that he will quit as long as the they don’t let the Inspector General investigate his office.
That “would cause all sorts of problemsâ€, said Dann.
More problems that the ones we already know about?
Jesus Christ, Marc. What else are you hiding?
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House Democrats filed articles of impeachment against Dann this morning accusing him of “misconduct in office rising to the level of malfeasance, neglect, nonfeasance, gross neglect of duty, improper exercise of authority and gross morality.”
The nine counts include:
Obstructed the internal investigation into allegations of sexual harassment in his office.
Willfully and intentionally issued misleading statements under oath.
Neglected to perform the duties of his office and by his own admission was not competent or qualified for the job.
Knew or should have known that his own admitted sexual affair with an employee contributed to and allowed a hostile work environment.
Failed to ensure the safety and security of state property.
Failed to investigate and prohibit improper use of state property.
Knew or should have known of the misuse of state property for personal business.
Committed acts of gross neglect of duty by undermining the integrity of his office; bringing disrepute upon the office; betraying the public trust as Ohio’s chief law enforcement officer; and undermining the effectiveness and efficiency of the office.
Committed acts of gross immorality and knew or should have known that his personal conduct undermined the effectiveness and efficiency of the office.
Updated: here’s a link to the actual document.
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The Dispatch is reporting that the Ohio AFL-CIO wants Dann to resign…
The state’s largest union — one that endorsed him in 2006 — is calling for Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann’s ouster.
Joe Rugola, president of the 700,000-member Ohio AFL-CIO, said the union is joining the call by Gov. Ted Strickland and other top Democrats for the embattled attorney general to resign.
“The attorney general’s conduct in this entire matter, and the pattern of conduct in his office over the past months, mandates that he leave his office immediately,†Rugola said in a statement.
“It is a sad day for Ohio, for Marc’s family and friends and for the entire Mahoning Valley community.†Rugola added. “But there is no excuse for the reprehensible conduct which led to this crisis and which has brought disgrace upon Marc Dann’s office.â€
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According to the Newark Advocate Marc Dann cancelled Thursday’s appearance at the Licking County Democratic Party’s Jefferson-Jackson Dinner.
A spokesperson for his office said Dann’s “public schedule over the next few weeks has been restricted.”
The only comment on the story from their website:
Good. He doesn’t need to come here when he should be typing up his resignation.
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443 people surveyed. Top two answers on the board…
“Do You Think Marc Dann should step down as attorney general?”
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According to today’s Hannah Report, House leaders have started talking about impeachment proceedings for Marc Dann…
Reps. Jon Husted (R-Kettering), Joyce Beatty (D-Columbus) and Bill Batchelder (R-Medina) were all talking from the same playbook Tuesday when discussing the Marc Dann impeachment proceedings: it is not an overnight process; it will be precedent setting; they can’t say much so as not to prejudice the proceedings; Batchelder and two, soon-to-be-named Democrats are studying the process; and they need to know the facts and to understand the grounds on which they could proceed.
Finally! Bipartisanship!
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I just ordered myself two of these from democraticstuff.com
Instant collectors’ item!
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Dave at Progress Ohio just posted the video of Governor Strickland talking to the press about the Dann scandal.
According to Ted, he has some names in mind for Dann’s replacement- but he hasn’t officially started the process for picking someone yet.
He also says he’s ready to take ‘whatever action is necessary’ if Dann doesn’t step down.
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