Same Party but Two Very Different Candidates

By Stuart Rothenberg and Roll Call Contributing Writer

Posted June 21, 2010 at 12:00am

Stuart Rothenberg is editor of the Rothenberg Political Report (rothenbergpoliticalreport.com).
Correction: An early version of this story stated that Paula Brooks previously served on the Columbus City Council.

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