The calls are coming in from all over.

Governor Taft of Ohio is in dire straits, and with him the Ohio Republican Party. He pleaded no contest to charges relating to a lobbyist backed golf game, which in and of itself is minor, but is indicative of the Republican establishment in Ohio. That establishment, firmly in control of Ohio, has lost its way. In fact, according to the Pacific Research Institute's economic freedom index, Ohio ranks among the bottom fifth of states. Ohio also has one of the highest combined state and local tax burdens in the country. Under Governor Taft, taxes have continued to increase along with state spending. That pattern of governance flies in the face of Republican principles.

The Ohio Republican Party has a great history and it should stand up for the principles of the party by tossing Governor Taft before he does
more damage. Without new ideas and fresh energy, the Ohio Republican Party might just meet the fate of the Republicans in Illinois or the Congressional Democrats in 1994. The grassroots are demoralized and the Republican establishment is married to the status quo. The Directors of RedState.org, Inc. believe it is time for the Ohio Republican Party to break with Governor Taft and it is time for Governor Taft to resign. The Republican Party does not need and cannot afford for Ohio to become the next Illinois.

I'm still not sure this is a good idea. Taft can't run again, and you could blame all the bad stuff that happens between now and the election on him. The Republican nominee could continue to play off Taft as a 'reformer'.