John Glenn appointed Attorney General. Both Glenn and Metzenbaum sought the vacated seat, which was to be filled by Governor John Gilligan. Gilligan was planning on a presidential or vice-presidential run in the near future, and offered Glenn the lieutenant governor position, with the thought that Glenn would ascend to governor when Gilligan was elected to a higher position. The Ohio Democratic party backed this solution to avoid what was expected to be a divisive primary battle between Metzenbaum and Glenn. He declined, denouncing their attempts as "bossism" and "blackmail". Glenn's counteroffer suggested that Gilligan fill the position with someone other than
John F. Keenan (state senator) for seven years as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, and also coached in the Sacred Heart Youth Basketball Program for several years. Keenan is also a practicing Catholic. John F. Keenan (state senator) John F. Keenan, (born 1964) is a member of the Massachusetts State Senate for the Norfolk and Plymouth district. Prior to being elected to the Massachusetts State Senate he served on the Quincy City Council from 2003 to 2012. He finished his term on the Quincy City Council in January 2012 and did not seek re-election. He was sworn in on January 5, 2011.