Strickland ad hits radio airwaves

U.S. Rep. Ted Strickland, the Democratic candidate for governor, began airing a new statewide radio ad today, this time on stations whose predominant listeners are African American. It's running in all major media markets, with the dialogue varying slightly by region, according to campaign spokesman Keith Dailey.

An earlier ad targeted Christian radio stations.

The 60-second spot also features Cincinnati Mayor Mark Mallory.

Here's the script:

Narrator: Gene Collins from Portsmouth on Ted Strickland.

Gene Collins: "I’ve found Ted Strickland to be as fair-minded as anyone I’ve ever been around. He sees everybody as an individual."

Narrator: Cincinnati Mayor Mark Mallory.

Mallory: "Ted refused to take federal health care for himself until all of the people in his district have access to health care."

Narrator: Congressman Ted Strickland fought to keep jobs in Ohio and has a plan to protect the jobs we have and create new ones. And Ted Strickland’s TurnAround Ohio plan calls for investing in education to prepare our children for the future.

Strickland: "People in Ohio want Ohio to be moved in a more positive, optimistic, hopeful direction. And we would focus on the things that really matter to Ohioans: living wage jobs, economic security for their families, education that is affordable for their young people, and healthcare so that when they or someone they know or love gets sick, they will have access to the healthcare they need."

Narrator: Join Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs-Jones in supporting Ted Strickland for governor.

Mallory: "I’m convinced he’ll be a great Governor."

Narrator: Paid for by Strickland for Governor, Michael Johrendt, treasurer