RGA Ad: Disappointed Ohioans See Strickland Lashing Out

Democratic Governor Failed to Deliver on Promises, Cannot Run on Record

“Ted Strickland has been a disappointment to Ohioans.  With scandal, mismanaged budgets and hundreds of thousands of jobs lost, he surely is left with no choice but to attack John Kasich.”

– Tim Murtaugh, Republican Governors Association

Ohio Governor Ted Strickland, apparently at a loss to praise his own record in office, has instead led off his reelection bid by lashing out at Republican candidate John Kasich in negative television ads.  The Republican Governors Association today responded with an ad, titled “Worried,” that features a disappointed father and daughter talking about Strickland’s record and his decision to go on the attack.  The ad can be seen on Facebook or YouTube.

“Ted Strickland has been a disappointment to Ohioans,” said Tim Murtaugh, spokesman for the Republican Governors Association.  “With scandal, mismanaged budgets and hundreds of thousands of jobs lost, he surely is left with no choice but to attack John Kasich.”

In the ad, a father and a daughter are sitting in a diner discussing Strickland’s recent attack ads.  During their conversation, they observe sadly that the governor has no choice but to go on the offensive since on his watch the administration has been bogged down in scandal, the budget has been a mess, and Ohio has lost more than 400,000 jobs.  “He didn’t get the jobs done,” the father concludes, seeming to be let down by Strickland.

“Ted Strickland rode into office four years ago full of great promises, but he just hasn’t delivered,” Murtaugh said.  “Ohio deserves better.”