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I haven't been writing about who I thought had the best chance to win in some political fantasy league. Maybe Taylor would be better against Fisher than Portman. But I'm looking at the events of the day, and the past few months, and I say, "boy, Portman sure has cleared alot of brush to clear a path here."
It's interesting that you write Taylor off for Governor because of all the positions she'd have to declare when the same could more easily be said of a U.S. Senate race which is decidedly even more partisan than Governor.
I don't disagree that it could be a wasted promise. I think many in the GOP think that was Blackwell's downfall. By waiting until it was "his turn", Taft had so wrecked the State that Blackwell was a "sacrificial lamb." Perhaps it is. Maybe Taylor will go maverick and take on her party's coronating nominee. But I doubt it. And I seriously doubt it will be successful.
A Taylor-Portman primary could be interesting, but I think you underestimate the influence and excitement (for reasons that *I* don't understand) Republicans have for Portman.
Taylor's biggest asset is she can claim to be the only Republican who could win statewide even against the strongest of Democratic tides. But I think too much of the Republican organization has signed onto Portman for Taylor to make the move. As I said in my initial post, I'm simply unconvinced that anyone other Portman will be their nominee. Is it because I think he was their best candidate? Heck, no. But the GOP picks people because it's their turn. Was Bob Dole the best pick to run against Clinton in 1996? Nope. Same thing.
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