According to the Columbus Dispatch, my U.S. representative and one of the worst of the Bushbots may not seek re-election in 2008.
Mary Jo Kilroy nearly won this seat in 2006 (it was in recounts for weeks), and she would be the favorite against anyone the GOP might put up. One possible candidate, Steve Stivers, however is an Iraq veteran. With luck, the GOP will turn instead to former Attorney General and Auditor Jim Petro.
The reason cited is that she needs to spend more time for her daughter, but my guess is it's not nearly as much fun to be in the House minority and have the anchor of long-term Bush support tied to you. She also was good buddies with Dennis Hastert, and I'm sure that might have contributed to her decision.
I'm so excited about Democratic prospects for gaining an even greater majority in the House, although I still worry they won't do much with that opportunity. Kilroy is a great candidate, though, an early backer of Howard Dean. I would be thrilled and honored to have her representing me in Congress.