Fourth and final governor's debate begins

The final, live televised debate of major party candidates for Ohio governor just began in Columbus at WBNS-TV and will be rebroadcast tonight at 11 o'clock on the Ohio News Network.

Many Ohioans are just starting to think about this important election, said Secretary of State Ken Blackwell, the Republican candidate.

Which one will be able to put Ohio back on the path of economic prosperity, Blackwell asked.

Democrat Ted Strickland's 6th Congressional District has the second-highest level of unemployment in the nation, Blackwell said.

"Mr. Strickland said we have gone far enough with tax cuts," said Blackwell, who has promised $1.2 billion in new tax breaks in his first 100 days in office.

Strickland countered that "Ohio is not doing as well as it could be doing. Moms and dads are worried" about economic security, paying for college and rising health-care costs.

Read more about tonight's debate in Tuesday's Enquirer.