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In the end, Tim Ryan proved his critics right

Plus, a notorious conman eyes a potential move to a squalid shanty in an affluent Columbus suburb.

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D.J. Byrnes
Nov 24, 2025
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Tim Ryan and his beloved Bitcoin.

Former Congressman Tim Ryan aborted the gubernatorial campaign he had long teased on Friday.

As The Rooster in the immediate aftermath, it was probably for the best. That opinion has only crystallized over the weekend.

The big question facing Ryan was: why would he pause a lucrative lobbying career for a chance at becoming…

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