PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE--Future Senate Minority Leader Gary DiDonato, D-New Philadelepha, right, confers with former minority leader Ben Espy, D-Columbus, while current minority leader Leigh Heringaton, D-Ravenna, is seen in the foreground, prior to session, at the Ohio Statehouse, in Columbus, Ohio, on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2002. Herrington is stepping down on Feb. 28 in order to run for attorney general. (Photoj.com/Jack Kustron)