As I was looking for the text of today’s State of the State address I noticed that the Governor has a new website up.

It’s nice, but I think I liked the old one better. I’m also not sure how long it’s actually been up.

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Dear David,

Today is an important day for Hillary’s campaign. As I write this message, millions of American’s are casting their vote to make Hillary Clinton our next president.

On March 4, less than one month from today, it will be Ohio’s turn to vote in our primary. In order to win, Hillary and I need your help. There are thousands of Ohio voters we need to call this week and remind them to vote on March 4. We can’t do it without you.

To volunteer, please click here.

This presidential election is making history, and Hillary is leading the way. The time for change is now, and Hillary is ready to lead. But she can’t do it alone. Every state and every delegate will matter, which means everything you and I can do before March 4 makes a big difference.

Won’t you help us? Click here to get involved now.

You understand how much is at stake for us here in Ohio and for millions of other Americans. Hillary is simply the best qualified candidate to get our economy running again. She has a plan to create millions of new jobs and address the home foreclosure crisis. But she can’t get it done unless we get her to the White House first.

I need your help to reach out to thousands of Ohio voters this week. Won’t you join me and help win the Buckeye State for Hillary?

Click here to get involved now!

Sincerely,

Governor Ted Strickland

Gov. Ted Strickland will be the featured guest at the annual Christmas dinner hosted by the Jefferson County Democratic Party Dec. 8 at St. Florian Hall in Wintersville.

Dinner will feature Italian salad, baked chicken, Italian roasted pork loin, pasta, scalloped potatoes, fall harvest vegetables and assorted desserts.

The Edison High School Chamber Ensemble will perform, and music will be provided by DJ Rich Sounds.

Attendees are welcome to bring a donation of non-perishable food for the Urban Mission of Steubenville. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Tickets are a $30 donation. Contact John Abdalla, chairman, at (740) 381-9119 for reservations.

From the times I’ve seen him I think Ted’s a pretty good speaker. If you’re on the fence about going I’d highly recommend it.

On a side note I hope to get the political calendar up and running again before the end of the year. I’ve been looking into new ways to do it since the move but so far I haven’t had much luck.

21. Do you think Governor Ted Strickland is qualified to be Vice President of the United States or don’t you think so?

Yes 29% | No 49% |DK/NA 23%

22. Would you like Ted Strickland to run as the Democratic candidate for Vice President in 2008 or not?

Yes 25% | No 53% |DK/NA 22%

23. If Ted Strickland is the Democratic Vice-Presidential candidate in 2008, would that make you more likely to vote for the Democratic ticket, less likely, or wouldn’t it make a difference?

More likely 13% | Less likely 11% | Would’t make diff  68% | DK/NA 23%

And Strickland’s approval rating as governor? Sixty-one percent.

As for me, I don’t like the idea of Strickland leaving us. If it actually happens I’ll probably have to get a t-shirt printed saying something along the lines of “Vote Clinton, Then Throw Her Out” (Yes, I’m kidding).

Source: Ohio (OH) Poll * November 14, 2007 * Giuliani Catches Clinton In Oh – Quinnipiac University and the Columbus Dispatch

At a recent campaign stop Hillary Clinton staffers approached people beforehand and suggested specific questions that they could ask.

Sen. Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign admitted late Friday that a staffer spoke to potential questioners at a recent event, but denied that the New York Democrat had any knowledge about what she would be asked by the audience.

Grinnell College’s “Scarlet and Black” newspaper reported a student’s account of being pulled aside before a campaign stop in Newton, Iowa and asked to pose a specific question.

“They were canned,” Muriel Gallo-Chasanoff claimed in an interview with the newspaper. “One of the senior staffers told me what [to ask].”

I’ve never had any problem with Governor (and my former Congressman) Strickland, but if he’s going to endorse someone that does stuff like this I’m really going to have to rethink my position on him.

Source: CNN.com – CNN Political Ticker Questions planted by Clinton campaign «

The event, called “The Circle of Friends Reception”, will take place in Columbus on November 16th. Tickets to the event will cost $150 and you must RSVP by November 2nd. If your rich you can also buy tickets to a private reception with the Governor for $2500 per couple. You can find more information at the event RSVP page.

The entire announcement email can be found after the jump.

Last year was a turning point for the State of Ohio.

Much has changed since Governor Strickland and Lieutenant Governor Fisher have taken office. Our state is now investing in what matters most: education, health care for our children and tax relief for our seniors.

For all that they have accomplished in Ohio, we now face another turning point: to change America by electing a Democratic White House.

Ohio is once again in the national spotlight and will decide the 2008 Presidential Election. The time to start planning for this election is now and our help is crucial to taking back the White House and putting America back on track.

Join us at The Circle of Friends Reception

Working together, we can elect a Democratic candidate to the White House who will put middle class families first, invest in health care and end the senseless policing of the civil war in Iraq.

We would like to jump start these efforts by recognizing our accomplishments and focusing on the need for a partner in the White House to move Ohio and the nation forward in 2008. Please join us as we kick-off the “Circle of Friends Celebration” event on November 16, 2007!

We need your participation in order to turn Ohio BLUE in the 2008 Presidential Election! We hope that you can attend our first annual event!

Click here to order your tickets

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Please Join Us

Governor Ted Strickland
and
Lieutenant Governor Lee Fisher

cordially invite you to attend
The Circle of Friends Reception
November 16th, 2007

Nationwide Arena
200 West Nationwide Blvd
Columbus, OH 43215

Governor’s Private Reception
$2500 per couple
Pizzuti Club
6pm

Governor’s Celebration Reception
with live entertainment
$150 per person
Arena Pavilion
7pm

Host Committee:
David J. Leland, Michael Council, Cindy Garner & Philip A. Craig,
Jay Dascenzo, Steve Farrell & Chad Kessler, Edward Feighan,
Ruth & Jim Friedman, Mary & Tom Fries, Barbara GouldIda & Irwin Haber,
Michelle & Victor Hipsley, Mary & Tom Katzenmeyer, John C. Mahaney, Jr.,
Elsa & Frank Mahnic, Bonnie & David Milenthal, Brian Morris,
Deborah & Ronald Ratner, Marsha & Dr. Otto Schmidt, Lee Smith

To RSVP visit:

http://www.boxofficetickets.com/tedstrickland

Or call (614) 360-3757