Just outside the state capital she put on a helmet, buckled her chin strap, and climbed on the back of a huge Harley-Davidson motorcycle. At that same moment, in Delaware County, the Ohio Republican Party's State Central Committee was sitting down to a leisurely luncheon meal with ORP Chairman Bob Bennett, Deputy Chairman Kevin DeWine, National Republican Party Deputy Chairwoman Jo Ann Davidson and former U.S. Senator Mike DeWine.
With twin American flags flying, she rode north with Circuit Riders for Stratton Leader Pete Miller at the controls, joined by Pete's wife Donna and four other CFRS members, Mike & David Farrenkopf and Paul and Cheryl Hollinger.
As the four motorcycles roared into view, those gathered for the luncheon must have known something was up. Two riders pushed open the door and moved to the front of the room. It was only after she reached the podium and removed her helmet that the crowd recognized Justice Evelyn Lundberg Stratton. And they went wild!
Justice Stratton thanked Chairman Bob Bennett for letting her 'surprise' his luncheon guests. She told the State Central Committee that every Ohioan was important to her, and that with the help of her Circuit Riders for Stratton, her campaign would reach out to voters in all 88 counties. Later that afternoon, Justice Stratton spoke to the Ohio delegation to the Republican National Convention.
The historic tour of Circuit Riders for Stratton has begun. Ride on Circuit Riders for Stratton . . . . Ride on!
Our next event will be at the ABATE of Ohio Motorcycle Rally at the A.D. Farrow Harley-Davidson Shop at NorthStar, at the intersections of I-71 and SR 36/37 near Delaware, Ohio. Please join us Saturday, May 3rd, at