THE DAY AFTER--Gov. Bob Taft and Lieutenant Governor-elect Jennette Bradley pretend to eat lunch during a staged photo-op, at the Ohio Statehouse, in Columbus, Ohio, on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2002. Ms. Bradley will become the first African-American female to hold the lieutenant governor position in the history of the state. (Jack Kustron/Photoj.com)

THE DAY AFTER--Gov. Bob Taft and Lt. Governor-elect Jennette Bradley are all smiles as they meet with reporters, at the Ohio Statehouse, in Columbus, Ohio, on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2002. Ms. Bradley will become the first African-American female to hold the lieutenant governor position in the history of the state. (Jack Kustron/Photoj.com)

A GOOD NIGHT TO BE REPUBLICAN--U.S. Sen. George Voinovich, R-OH, emcee's the Republican victory party, while his wife Janet smiles approvingly, on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2002, in Columbus, Ohio. The former governor basked in the warmth of a sweep of Republicans for statewide office, as well as taking both Supreme Court contests. (Jack Kustron/Photoj.com)

BRINGING HOME THE VOTES--State Auditor-elect Betty Montgomery gets a hug from U.S. Sen. George Voinovich, R-OH, during the Republican victory party, in Columbus, Ohio, on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2002. Ms. Montgomery received more votes than any other candidate for statewide office for the second time. (Jack Kustron/Photoj.com)

SUPREME WAVE--Supreme Court Justice-elect Maureen O'Connor waves to the crowd during the Republican victory party, in Columbus, Ohio, on Nov. 5, 2002. (Jack Kustron/Photoj.com)