Today’s Rooster is about Tuesday night’s results and the trouble in the water for Vivek Ramaswamy, whose once-outsider campaign has embedded itself inside the traditional GOP apparatus. Plus why, IMO, Dr. Acton is now favored over Tim Ryan in a primary. www.rooster.info/p/vivek-rama...

The Democrats got a map that, as recently as a two weeks ago, would have seemed like an impossible outcome. They can thank Senate President Rob McColley’s political ambitions.

I spent the weekend talking to insider Democrats and Republicans about Ohio's "bipartisan" congressional map deal. Republicans furious over squandering their position of power can thank Rob McColley and Bob Paduchick for what, frankly, was a Democratic heist. www.rooster.info/p/rob-mccoll...

Tomorrow on The Rooster:

How about Senate Minority Leader Tricky Nickie? She endorses Bryan Hambley for SoS to try and throw Allison Russo under the bus for the state maps bipartisan deal they struck—only to do the same thing w/ the Congressional maps, with Dani Isaacsohn taking the brunt of the heat?

It’s WAR in the Queen City after House Minority Leader Dani Isaacsohn threw Cincinnati Congressman Greg Landsman under the bus in a side deal with Congresswoman Emilia Sykes.

My final report from the Ohio Redistricting Commission: www.rooster.info/p/rooster-in...

The leadership definitely does not understand the level of anger in the base at the moment.

And here is why people get sick of the Democratic fundraising apparatus. Emilia Sykes cuts a deal to protect herself, withdraws her support for a referendum, and then solicits cash while painting Republicans as sole actors. It takes advantage of people’s ignorance.

In some non-redistricting news: All signs pointing to Tim Ryan entering the Ohio gubernatorial primary in the next “two to three weeks.” Secretary of State candidate and State Rep. Allison Russo of Upper Arlington is the odds-on favorite to land as his running mate.

Said one fair maps advocate about today’s dispatch: “That was more depressing than usual.”

Whatever you think of this deal, the whole saga really drives home the need to take redistricting out of the hands of currently elected officials and give it to a citizens commission or similar body. The interests of these politicians are just different than our interests in being well represented.

Today’s Rooster dispatch details how a Democratic ploy tor a potential statewide referendum seemingly evaporated when a bipartisan deal appeared. According to three sources, Landsman told Isaacsohn: “Don’t wory, Dani, I am not going to fuck you.” www.rooster.info/p/the-system...

Gov, can we get confirmation for the people that we're old texting buddies? "Where'd you get that map, man?" You gave it to me. "Bullshit!" We're old texting buddies! "Don't be telling anybody that." 🤣🤣🤣🤣

To my beautiful City Hall gremlins: You don’t have to like me or trust me for us to work together to keep influential people from sweeping dirt under the rug. I don’t even need to know your name. I just need the information.

There is a letter, seen by only a handful of people, from the victim’s lawyer to council, that documents Remy’s obnoxious behavior. The public deserves to see that letter, even in redacted form to protect the victim’s identity.

The Remy problem: The sustained workplace complaint and impending financial settlement against a sitting councilman is likely unprecedented in Columbus history. And thanks to the silence of those around him, he’s cruising to re-election next week. www.rooster.info/p/the-remy-p...

I am against the zoo levy. I voted for the housing but would not have if I knew Haslams and Wexner are behind them. Yes on the rest.

From last night:

🚨Emergency Rooster dispatch 🚨 Columbus City Councilman Emmanuel V. Remy is the subject of a workplace complaint filed by a female subordinate that will likely result in a paid settlement after next week's General Election. Remy was absent from Monday's meeting. www.rooster.info/p/emmanuel-r...

Mayor Suburbs is “furious” with City Council President Shannon Hardin’s refusal to back down from plans to run for mayor in 2027, likening him to Zohran Mamdani(?) in multiple conversations. The two leaders haven’t spoken in weeks. www.rooster.info/p/mayor-subu...

The Hamilton County Republican Party has scrubbed multiple social media posts in relation to a joint canvassing event with Cory Bowman and Secretary of State Frank LaRose scheduled for this weekend.

On the so-called “most significant property tax reform in decades,” which will trim $1.7 billion from local services in exchange for a handout to industrial-scale property owners. This is your state on Republican economic policy. www.rooster.info/p/the-bottom...

After never voting in a city election we have.. this. I'm sure that the locally elected Republicans promoting him who are obsessed with voter fraud will demand he withdraw to honor the sanctity of the ballot box if it is indeed true he committed a crime when voting for himself.

I have investigated the claims of a lion in The Bottoms. I could only find one majestic tiger cat and ended the search at the iconic Tommy’s Diner for lunch.

A lion roaming The Bottoms is just another day down there.

l have really come to appreciate Ohioans Against Extremism and Rachel Coyle’s weekly Statehouse agenda newsletter. It’s free! Check it out: open.substack.com/pub/ohagains...

Oh my god. The Secretary of State is campaigning with the Cincinnati Republican mayoral candidate who did some light voter fraud earlier this month.

did the republican mayoral candidate in cincinnati commit voter fraud? some say "yeah lol"

JD Vance’s little brother says he moved to Cincinnati’s west end “after the primary.” But he forgot to update his voter registration and likely committed voter fraud when he voted earlier this month. www.rooster.info/p/jd-vances-...

Tiara Ross’ cousin calls the commercial a “BIG slap” in the face of residents who actually worked on Latitude 525.

Big news: Vivek Ramaswamy has secured the endorsement of a convicted heroin dealer ahead of the 2026 gubernatorial election.

Stu Hampton, an activist in Columbus’ Linden neighborhood, went scorched earth on City Council candidate Tiara Ross’ stolen valor at the former Latitude 525 project.

Dr. Amy Acton is canvassing for Tiara Ross.

Christ, I really am going to have to run for state Auditor, aren't I? From @rooster.info (www.rooster.info/p/welcome-to...)

Politico ganked my scoop 😭😭😭😭

Normal stuff here as multiple members of Ohio House Republican leadership team declined to discuss the $10,000 that Les Wexner donated to their caucus. No GOP member has signed Rep. Karen Brownlee's resolution calling on Congress to release the full Epstein Files.

Today's Rooster: Tim Ryan isn't a registered Democrat, according to Union County Board of Elections records. And as of yesterday afternoon, Ryan had a sign for a LifeWise-endorsed Republican trustee candidate outside his home in Plain City. www.rooster.info/p/tim-ryan-i...

I also know one Columbus gas station proprietor that puts actual marijuana shake into pre-rolls and sells them as “THCA” joints.

Battelle’s Tim Ryan is Tim F. Ryan. As the picture of the voter file notes, our Tim Ryan is Tim John Ryan. His wife is Andrea Ryan, which matches the other name on the deed of the house in question.

Today's Rooster: Tim Ryan isn't a registered Democrat, according to Union County Board of Elections records. And as of yesterday afternoon, Ryan had a sign for a LifeWise-endorsed Republican trustee candidate outside his home in Plain City. www.rooster.info/p/tim-ryan-i...

Yes. Well.

Today’s Rooster: - Why I agree w/ the governor’s hemp executive order - Franklin County’s beautiful commissioners circumvent open bidding for a weird Krav Maga disciple - The criminal Cleveland Browns want $122 million more in public money www.rooster.info/p/my-good-fr...

Here is the Executive Order that Governor Mike DeWine will sign on Wednesday to ban intoxicating hemp products for 60 days under an order of a public health emergency. Thanks to a 2021 override of DeWine’s veto, the Legislature has the power to rescind the order after 30 days.

A lobbyist on Craig Reidel: “He’s a nice guy but it’s amazing he makes it out of his house every day in matching clothes.” Plus owes me $1,000 because he stole my Derek Merrin video without credit or compensation. JIM HOOPS has my Complete & Total Endorsement in that race.

The Governor’s issue is with the THCA that is marketed like weed at gas stations. It’s a hemp derivative that gives you a similar high as normal THCA.

I texted the Governor about the hot gossip he will be issuing an executive order that bans hemp products, and he’s playing things close to the vest:

Today’s Rooster: - Tiara Ross makes several false claims while defending her various scandals - Columbus educators endorse Jesse Vogel, refuse to endorse Councilman Remy - Josh Williams changes tune on Jeff Epstein This dispatch is free for all. www.rooster.info/p/its-all-ab...