State GOP Rising

Using an arcane rule for the first time, state parties call an RNC meeting to allow an open forum for the candidates vying to head the GOP. This is a very good development. I happen to like former Ohio Sec. of State Ken Blackwell at this point, but look forward to the debate. The Hill. Also this:

Americans for Tax Reform holds the only scheduled public debate between the candidates, set for January 5 at the National Press Club and to be broadcast on C-SPAN.