SIX MONTH REVIEW--Gov. Bob Taft gestures as he meets with reporters to discuss the accomplishments during the first six months of his admistration, at the Riffe Center, in Columbus, Ohio, on Friday, July 9, 1999. (JACK KUSTRON/photoj.com)

ADMINISTRATIVE REFLECTION--Gov. Bob Taft's image is reflected in a table as he meets with reporters to reflect upon the first six months of his administration, at the Riffe Center, in Columbus, Ohio, on Friday, July 9, 1999. (JACK KUSTRON/photoj.com)