BREAKING: Ryan Eyes Primary Position

Congressman Tim Ryan may still explore a Senate campaign, despite a rumored endorsement of Lieutenant Governor Lee Fisher. According to a source familiar with Congressman’s mindset, Ryan believes that only one more Democrat could enter the race.

“There’s room for three and that’s it,” said the source, who spoke on condition of anonymity. “You have the sitting LG and SOS in the race, there’s no doubt about their star power. But, we feel there is another slot there. It’s all about who can put togther the money and the machine for a viable candidacy.”

As Gossip CBUS first reported, Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner and Fisher announced their campaigns last week. For the Republicans, Rob Portman is the lone announced candidate.

After commencing his career in the State Senate, Ryan has served as Ohio’s 17th District Congressman since 2003. He won the seat formerly held by James Traficant (Democrat), who was imprisoned for taking bribes, filing false tax returns, racketeering, and forcing his aides to perform chores at his farm and houseboat.