While I get what you are saying (and I agree to an extent), I wouldn't be to quick as to lump Columbus in with that group. I think Columbus stands on it's own, not as part of Cincinatti. It is the state capital and is an up-and-coming, growing city. It's the third largest metro in Ohio behind Cincinatti and Cleveland, so it's not like it's small.
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