An excerpt from Governor Ted Strickland’s speech during the Democratic National Convention last night:
But along with the beauty and promise of America, a big, diverse state like Ohio also lives with the challenges of the American economy. And tonight, at kitchen tables across Ohio and the heartland, mothers and fathers are worried. They’re worried because DHL just said it was planning to cut 8,200 jobs, and they wonder if their jobs are going to be next.
Strickland hit the nail on the head with this one. Although he forgot to mention the 6,000 mothers and fathers who will lose their jobs due to bill he signed to shut down payday lenders in Ohio. And he failed to mention the hundreds of thousands who will be left without options when they run short of cash between paychecks if payday lending is banned.
Read the full text of Strickland’s August 26th speech to the DNC. The theme of the day was “Renewing America’s Promise.”
2 responses so far ↓
1 Jennifer Swackhamer, Manager, Heartland Cash Advance in Washington Court House, Ohio // Aug 27, 2008 at 10:37 am
What has Ted Strickland done with his appointment to Ohio’s Governorship, other than talk?
Other than sign away 6,000 jobs with a big grin on his smug face?
Nothing.
Ted Strickland is a hypocrit, an arrogant bully and a failing leader.
2 Chris // Aug 28, 2008 at 7:38 am
our “less than desirable” leader is a misguided fool!
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