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The circus will continue until morale improves

And a lesson in how not to handle "Brother, we need to talk" from State Rep. Tom Patton (R-Strongsville).

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D.J. Byrnes
Feb 09, 2024
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I had a conversation by chance on Tuesday inside the Huntington Center, across the street from the Statehouse, with one of the most well-respected lobbyists on Capitol Square.

It’s funny because I used to think “lobbyist” was the politically correct way of saying “professional bootlicker.” And make no mistake, some fit that stereotype.

While all lobbyis…

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