Here is a copy of the letter from conservative Butler County Sheriff Richard K. Jones, who received national media attention for his strong opposition to illegal immigration, to Ohio GOP Chairman Rob Bennett:

Chairman Bennett:

I have recently read correspondence stating that the Ohio Republican Party is considering selecting Senator Mike DeWine to run for the State of Ohio Attorney General’s position. It is my opinion, as the Sheriff of Butler County, Ohio, that if Senator DeWine is chosen to run for this position, it will adversely affect law enforcement throughout the State of Ohio. Surely there is a more qualified candidate than to bring someone back who was voted out of office by the people of Ohio. Senator DeWine would be considered a recycled politician without the best credentials for the position, and would not be my choice. Again, I feel that if Senator DeWine is chosen it would adversely affect law enforcement in this county and throughout the State of Ohio. We need someone with new ideas and the Republican party needs a change.