More Democrats Call for Resignation, and a Few Refuse

Democratic candidates for the Ohio House continue to add their voices to the call for Marc Dann to resign:

OH House-92, Debbie Phillips (D-Athens): “I am angered and disappointed that Attorney General Marc Dann allowed the unprofessional and intolerable atmosphere in his office. Sexual harassment and intimidation cannot be tolerated—Ohioans deserve better from their elected officials. Dann’s conduct and his failure to correct the problems in his office have no place in public life. Therefore I am calling for Dann to resign his office immediately.

"The work of the Attorney General’s office is more important than any one person, as the Governor and other officeholders stated in their letter to the Attorney General. For the good of the office, and to preserve the public trust, Marc Dann should resign immediately.”

OH House-20, Nancy Garland (D-New Albany): "I support the Governor and other Democratic officials in their call for the Attorney General to resign. The actions of the Attorney General and those in his office are inexcusable and he can no longer effectively carry out the duties of his office."

However, I'm seeing a few reports of Democrats who won't join in.

Brad Dicken writes in the Chronicle Telegram that State Rep. Matt Lundy (D-Elyira) in the neighboring 57th House District says Dann should resign, but State Rep. Joe Koziura (D-Lorain) in the 56th House District said he would not vote to impeach:

“I think this is between him and his family,” Koziura said. “He has not done anything to violate any law… or any of the duties of his office.”

The other discordant notes are from two county party chairs in the Mahoning Valley, Lisa Antonini of Mahoning County and Christ Michelakis of Trumbull County, who told David Skolnick of the Vindicator that they would not call for Dann to resign. Antonini said she respects Strickland's decision to ask Dann to step aside but thinks it's between Dann and his family, and Michelakis said he didn't want to call for Dann's resignation solely because Dann is a local resident.

Skolnick also reports that Rep. Tim Ryan (D-Niles), State Sen. Capri Cafaro (D-Hubbard), State Rep. Sandra Stabile Harwood (D-Niles), and State Rep. Ron Gerberry (D-Austintown) all agree that Dann should quit. Cafaro's comment is notable because Dann endorsed her to take over his Ohio Senate seat. She told Skolnick that she is not surprised that Dann is fighting to stay on, but Dann should quit "for the sake of the Democratic Party and his family."