Race for Ohio Republican Hobson’s Seat is Open, Not Shut Facebook Twitter Email Reddit By Ben Weyl and CQ Staff Posted October 29, 2008 at 12:00am 7th Congressional District rates the race Recent Stories Senate readies stopgap as House tries again on full-year bills Military pay, typically exempted during shutdowns, is at risk Menendez expects to win ‘biggest fight yet,’ defends seized cash Cardin to take Foreign Relations gavel after Menendez charges Lee, administration officials issue plea for five-year PEPFAR Vilsack sees shutdown taking away children’s food, farmers’ loans