Ted Strickland for Vice-President?

  • Posted by Joseph
  • July 30, 2007

There’s been a lot of talking about Strickland being a possible running mate for one of the Democratic candidates and an article in yesterday’s Washington Post does a good job explaining why:

Among Democrats, Gov. Ted Strickland of Ohio is starting to generate some buzz. Hardly a surprise, since Ohio will be a hugely important swing state in 2008. But check out these other vital statistics about Strickland. He’s the son of a steelworker. He’s a former Methodist minister. He has cut taxes. As a House member, he earned an “A” rating from the National Rifle Association. But he supports abortion rights and universal health care.

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Written by:
Renee
Posted on:
July 30, 2007 at 5:25 pm

No thanks. We finally have a good governor. Washington can’t have him. Sorry. Wouldn’t be prudent…

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Written by:
Joseph
Posted on:
July 30, 2007 at 5:29 pm

I’m with you, Renee.

Though it would be funny to watch the wing-nuts freak out if Lee Fisher ever became Governor!

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Written by:
ohdave
Posted on:
July 30, 2007 at 6:10 pm

I agree with Renee.

But I’d love to see Sherrod Brown on the ticket.

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Written by:
dpotts
Posted on:
July 30, 2007 at 7:42 pm

So you guys steal Strickland from us (the 6th district) and now your all upset someone might steal him from you? Don’t expect any sympathy from me. And yes, I’m kidding.

I really don’t see Strickland leaving so early in his term.

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NixGuy.com » Ted for VP?
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July 30, 2007 at 7:53 pm

[…] made this call a while back (tip to Plunderbund).  If Blackwell had won, it would be talks about Blackwell as VP.  Ohio is just too big of a […]

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Written by:
mote
Posted on:
June 4, 2008 at 7:02 pm

Well if you guys want to keep him so bad, then I really want him as VP.

A Christian but pro-choice Democratic governor that supports gun rights, universal healthcare, and cuts taxes is someone I can get behind.

And I think he would be a very strong choice for November.

Sorry guys, you may lose him, but don’t be selfish.
Maybe the country needs him more?