Who's a Pepper?

David Pepper is a big name who can raise some big money, but Hamilton County Republicans -- of course -- don't see him as a real threat to Hamilton County Commissioner Phil Heimlich's job.

"We’re not worried about David Pepper," said Brad Greenberg, executive director of the Hamilton County Republican Party.

"He lost in his bid for (Cincinnati) mayor. He lost in his bid for state senator and he’s going to lose in his attempt for county commissioner," Greenberg told the Enquirer today.

Greenberg's comment came with a complaint that the GOP isn't quoted as much in such matters as Tim Burke, chairman of the Hamilton County Democratic Party.