Wow.
We've been following Ken Blackwell's career for years. Our file on him is more than an inch thick. We've talked with him personally and come away impressed with his intelligence and commitment to change -- both of which are much needed in this state.But while Blackwell may still get some of our individual votes, he's lost our endorsement, for whatever it's worth. His total nastiness at the Monday debate with his opponent, Democrat Ted Strickland, has proven that he's really not the kind of man we need as our next governor. Personal attacks of dubious accuracy should have no place in a political campaign. As Strickland said, "Mr. Blackwell, you should be ashamed of yourself."You can watch the part of the debate that apparently flipped out the conservative paper against the Republican candidate, Ken Blackwell.
Both Blackwell and Strickland have campaigned as religious people. Blackwell is an evangelical Christian and Strickland an ordained Methodist minister. The Monday debate showed which one has a greater understanding of Christian conduct.
TPM Muckraker reports that Blackwell is also trying to start a whisper campaign that Strickland is gay. Which is funny coming from a Republican when practically half his party in Washington is gay.
Hat tip (or hate tip, in this case) to Paint Ohio Blue blog.
