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By Josh Sweigart, Staff Writer Updated 5:07 PM Friday, January 15, 2010

HAMILTON — Butler County Sheriff Richard K. Jones is not usually known to keep to himself about his views on those seeking higher elected office.

He once took out a newspaper ad criticizing Arizona Sen. John McCain when the Republican nominee came through Cincinnati while running for president. He blasted state Sen. Jon Husted’s campaign for secretary of state at a fundraiser last year — right in front of him.

But Jones has found something he likes in Rob Portman’s candidacy for U.S. Senate, and has agreed to co-chair Portman’s law enforcement coalition.

“Rob Portman understands that we are a nation of laws and that fighting crime requires efforts at all levels of government,” Jones said. “I am proud to support his campaign for U.S. Senate.”

The coalition will work to build support for Portman’s campaign among law enforcement officers and prosecutors. Jones shares the job with co-chair Betty Montgomery, former state attorney general and auditor.

“(Montgomery and Jones) are long-serving members of Ohio’s law enforcement community, and I am grateful for their support,” Portman said. “The safety of our families and our communities has to come first, and every law enforcement professional throughout Ohio should be commended for their selfless dedication to our communities.”

Portman, former congressman and White House advisor, is the Republican front-runner in replacing retiring GOP Sen. George Voinovich.

Contact this reporter at (513) 820-2175 or jsweigart@coxohio.com.

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Don't you just wish that these people would just go away. They just keep popping up looking for more ways to get into our pockets and the idiot voters fall for it every time. suckers.

Ho hum
8:02 PM, 1/16/2010

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Sheriff Jones endorsing Portman is a real surprise.
How in the world does a man who has made a national reputation as a fierce fighter against illegal immigration connect himself with a former Congressman who has the WORST voting record on Illegal Immigration?
Things that make you go Hmmmmmm???

gopflame
7:59 PM, 1/16/2010

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Theres city buses in warren county??? I think everyone lost track of the real subject here.. I dont care if the guy is ****** or not...What I do care about is Rob Portman..I like him he is a good leader and Im glad he is finding more support...

chris
12:46 PM, 1/16/2010

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Jones has never spent a day on the street as a cop. He had to go back to school to even be qualified to be a sheriff. He is nothing more than a gloried jailor. A political hack who wants nothing more than publicity and public entitlement.And yes, a bully who hides behind his office

Rick
12:36 PM, 1/16/2010

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Oh Yes ! I do know what I speak. But then again I guess my 27 years as a Real Cop can"t compete againest Jones Prison Guard time,huh ? The loud mouth runs unchecked cause he is nothing but a Bully & people are afraid to cross him. I don't have the access to the "soap box" that Jones has, nor do I really want it, but I'm just so sick & tired of his "spotlight" tatics. I just hope that people understand that many people in the Law Enforcement Community don't like the way he operates!

j.c.
11:12 AM, 1/16/2010

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