Dann's free lunches

A story in Thursday’s Dayton Daily News said former Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann let his campaign donors pay for 300 of his meals in the barely 16 months he stayed in office.

Dann resigned in disgrace last week after an internal investigation accused his top aides of sex harassment and obstruction of an official investigation, which was quickly followed by articles of impeachment being introduced against him. Along the way he admitted having an affair with a young female subordinate and being “unprepared” for the job when he took office.

All told, Dann charged $18,500 in such expenses to his campaign while in office – everything from a late night bar tab to 35-cents at a McDonalds, according to receipts filed with the Secretary of State’s office. What can you buy at McDonalds for 35-cents?

Gov. Ted Strickland is said to be mulling over at least 40 possibilities for appointment as interim AG, until a special election this fall. He said he wants someone with “maturity,” which would set them apart from Dann. Don’t take too long governor. While you’re at it, find someone willing to pay for his own lunch.