Turn Around Ohio

The situation in Ohio is desperate.  25 years of single party rule has left the 17th state in the Union circling the drain.  Ohio's education system is rated 46th, with practically every system in financial despair.  Our state is rated 43 in the creation of jobs by the U.S. Department of Labor.  Governor Taft was rated 49th by Time Magazine on the list of greatest state Governors.  Ohio used to be the "Heart of it all" now we're the "joke of it all".  Political scandle, contempt for elected offices, a huge state debt.... Can anyone fix this mess?

TED STRICKLAND can

Ted Strickland has served Ohio as a member of Congress faithfully since 1992. He has been a member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and is the ranking Democrat on its Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. A six term Congressman, Methodist Minister, a psychologist, and a college professor, Ted Strickland has all the credentials to lead Ohio back into the luster it has lost due to 25 years of Governor inactivity.

Oct 18,2006 Three Independent Polls Confirm Stricklands Lead- Polls show Strickland ahead by 20+ points    more... 

Sept 5,2006 Strickland Lays Out Plan to Turnaround Ohio, Draws Sharp Contrasts in First Gubernatorial Debate-  In the first Ohio gubernatorial debate in Youngstown Tuesday, Congressman Ted Strickland laid out his vision to Turnaround Ohio     more....

Aug 24, 2006  Blackwell Plan Would Mandate Coverage, Up to $7 Billion Burden on Ohioans-Blackwell announced a health care plan today that would impose up to a $7 billion mandate on Ohio’s citizens over the next four years, forcing them more....

Aug 14th, 2006  Leaders Across Northern Ohio Speaking Out Against Blackwell Turnpike Plan This Week  Columbus Ohio- Mahoning Valley leaders with local officials along the Ohio Turnpike focused on how Ken Blackwell's scheme to privatize the highway will negatively impact local communities, Ohio businesses and commuters. more....

Aug 1, 2006   Strickland Releases Tax Returns; Blackwell Still Refusing     Columbus, Ohio – Ohio gubernatorial candidate Congressman Ted Strickland and wife Frances today released their tax returns from the preceding five years   more....

July 24, 2006   Strickland Announces Turnaround Ohio Government Accountability Plan Living Within Our Means, Investing in What Matters and Demanding Results
Columbus, Ohio – more....

July 18,2006     Study: Millionaire Blackwell Supports Capital Gains Cuts That Would Benefit Wealthy, Offer Middle Class $1 in Tax Relief

A state capital gains tax cut supported by Ken Blackwell would only offer middle class Ohioans $1 a year, according to   more....

Aug 14th, 2006  Leaders Across Northern Ohio Speaking Out Against Blackwell Turnpike Plan This Week  Columbus Ohio- Mahoning Valley leaders with local officials along the Ohio Turnpike focused on how Ken Blackwell's scheme to privatize the highway will negatively impact local communities, Ohio businesses and commuters. more....

Aug 1, 2006   Strickland Releases Tax Returns; Blackwell Still Refusing     Columbus, Ohio – Ohio gubernatorial candidate Congressman Ted Strickland and wife Frances today released their tax returns from the preceding five years   more....

July 24, 2006   Strickland Announces Turnaround Ohio Government Accountability Plan Living Within Our Means, Investing in What Matters and Demanding Results
Columbus, Ohio – more....

July 18,2006     Study: Millionaire Blackwell Supports Capital Gains Cuts That Would Benefit Wealthy, Offer Middle Class $1 in Tax Relief

A state capital gains tax cut supported by Ken Blackwell would only offer middle class Ohioans $1 a year, according to   more....

In 1997, I had just returned from the USMC and was enrolled in college.  I had submitted the forms for the Montgomery G.I Bill and had recieved nothing within the first quarter.  My Grandfather, who was very involved in the VFW, wrote then Congressman Strickland and told his office of my problem.  Within thirty days I had two checks; one was backpay for the time owed and the other was regular payments that I recieved through out.  Mr Strickland wasted no time in taking care of this veterans needs and fullfilling a government contract

Dear Friend,

I am honered to be running for Governor of Ohio.

Our great state is in desperate need of change, and I believe I have the Leadership, the Vision, and the Drive to lead Ohio to a new day.

There is no state in the nation like Ohio. But like many Ohioans, I see a state that has lost its way. The current Republican administration has failed to lead us, putting at risk the future of our state and the safety and strength of our families.

I won’t stand by and let that happen.

I will enter this office ready to pour my heart and soul into fighting for the dignity of families and all people in Ohio. I will dedicate myself to restoring the spirit, the hope and the optimism of our great and beautiful state.

In the months ahead, I look forward to laying out my vision for Ohio’s future. It is a vision which will bring Ohioans together to help rebuild our state, strengthen our communities, and lead our nation once again.

Sincerely,

Ted Strickland

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