OH-08: Democratic challenger Andrew Hounshell Withdraws Campaign to Challenge John Boehner

Ever since Jim Graves became a wimp and decided to end his campaign in light of Michelle Bachmann not seeking re-election, Democratic challenger to John Boehner, Andrew Hounshell, is ending his campaign as well per his campaign website:

http://www.andrewhounshell.com/

It is with great sadness and regret that I announce that I am withdrawing from the 8th District Congressional race for 2014. After much soul searching and discussion with my family, I have concluded that at this point in time, I am not able to fulfill the role of Father, Husband, and Congressional Candidate at a level that would be needed to be successful at all three.

Performing either one of these duties at a level less than 100% would be doing a disservice to my family and the people of the 8th District. My three children were the main reason why I entered the race, and they are the very same reason I have reconsidered. I have been blessed with the opportunity of having and raising triplets, I owe it to them to make sure that I get it right.

I deeply regret any disappointment this decision may bring to those that supported this campaign along the way. I truly hoped to bring the representation to the 8th District that the citizens deserve. I will continue to work hard to see this happen, unfortunately at this time I am unable to commit to the time that is required to do this from the seat of a candidate. I have been humbled and inspired by the love I have been shown by the people of this district. I would like to thank everyone for their support and I vow to continue to work hard to bring the people a choice at the ballot box.

The good news is that this is still June 2013 and early in the election cycle.  The bad news is that Andrew Hounshell's exit from the race presents a huge void and missed opportunity to hold John Boehner accountable.  It wasn't as if the DCCC had the OH-08 district on the radar in the first place given the district is deep red but it's hard enough for Democratic challengers to emerge in these kinds of districts.

Let us hope this is the last of Democratic challengers to GOP Congressmen/Congresswomen in the U.S. who will be withdrawing from running for Congress if no other Democratic opponents in the primary race.