Congratulations to Betty Sutton, and kudos to Tom Ganley for running such a great race

I'd like to congratulate Betty Sutton on her election victory, which allowed her to retain her seat representing OH-13 in the U.S. House of Representatives.

I'd also like to compliment Tom Ganley for running such a strong, spirited and honorable race.

Now it's time to look to the future and decide which direction we're heading in America and Northeast Ohio. I hope you'll do this, Betty Sutton, and consider how you can work with the party in power in the House to make our state and our nation a better place.

There will be opportunities for compromise and working together, and I hope you're willing to do this.

What are we expecting from you and Congress in the next two years, Betty Sutton?

• A balanced budget and a significant reduction in federal spending.
• Sensible, comprehensive national energy policy.
• Extension of tax cuts for ALL Americans, including small businesses.
• A repeal of the unconstitutional and most-costly portions of the health insurance law passed earlier this year.

Please get this done and prove to us that you're really representing Northeast Ohio.