Strickland visits again
By Ashley Linville
“Today is Election Day,” said Yvette McGee Brown when she took the stage at the rally that took place on Tuesday. The College Democrats and the Iota Phi Theta Fraternity sponsored the voting rally.
Governor Ted Strickland came to the University along with many other members of the Democratic ticket, including McGee Brown, David Plouffe, Tim Ryan, Mary Jane Trapp and State Representative Brian Williams.
“It’s encouraging to see so many people eager to take part in the process,” said Representative Brian Williams. “Voting early is essential for many, and I hope they take advantage of it.” He said events like this help convey that voters don’t have to wait until Nov. 2. He asked young votes to take advantage of their right to vote.
Judges Mary Jane Trapp, who is running on the Democratic ticket for Ohio Supreme Court, and Carla Moore, of the Ninth District Court of Appeals, both stressed the importance of not only voting, but also voting all the way down the ballot.
Trapp asked the audience to be a “committee of one,” and encourage and inform people to vote. Moore said there is a 50 percent drop-off in votes for judicial seats. She said this is a critical time in the judicial system and that we need people who care.
“We make the decisions on issues that affect everyday life,” Trapp said.
Governor Strickland took the stage last. He stressed voting early, highlighting the fact that there isn’t an election day, but an entire month.
“We all need your vote,” said Strickland, referring to the Democratic ticket.
He told the audience that he understands why people are dissatisfied, but according to Strickland, he wants people to be mad at the right people, and that the Democrats are working hard, and while things are frustrating, things are also turning around.
He talked about polls, and while he was down at the polls in the summer, he said that his numbers are rising, and is confident.
“They [Republicans] peaked in August and we’re going to peak on Nov. 2,” Strickland said.
Tuesday was the first day of early voting in Ohio. Voters can vote early by mail or at the county Jobs Center located at 1040 E. Tallmadge Ave. Voters can vote by mail or cast their ballot in person between Monday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday between 12 p.m. and 4 p.m.
So go vote!
