U.S. Sen. George Voinovich declined to participate in what was supposed to a debate with Democratic challenger Eric Fingerhut sponsored by the Akron Press Club. This is a non-race, because Voinovich has represented Ohio well. But just because the senator has everything going for him doesn't mean he should behave so condescendingly toward the democratic process and those who are attempting to promote it and participate in it. It's a good way to lose friends and votes.
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