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Monday, October 03, 2005

Reform Ohio Now: Polls and Commercials

Posted by Tim Tagaris

Things are getting hot and heavy in Ohio with a month to go before voters decide between reform and the untenable status quo. Before I dive in, here's a reminder to visit Reform Ohio Now's website and volunteer, especially if you are in Ohio.

1.) The First Polling Numbers Released
The Columbus Dispatch conducted a poll last week, and the numbers were made public just yesterday:

Issue 2: Vote By Mail
For 68%
Against 28%
Undecided 7%

Issue 3: Reducing Campaign Contribution Limits
For 70%
Against 15%
Undecided 15%

Issue 4: Nonpartisan Redistricting
For 26%
Against 38%
Undecided 36%

Issue 5: Role of the Secretary of State in Ohio
For 42%
Against 37%
Undecided 20%

For a detailed explanation of what each amendment actually calls for, the Akron Beacon Journal does the job.

2.) Reform Ohio Now Hits The Airwaves
To open up the first commercial on Issues 2-5, paid for by Reform Ohio Now, click here. Now it's just a question of affording airtime for the spots already up and running in Toledo and Dayton. I can't find the article for some reason, but RON is doing a decent job at fundraising, eclipsing $2 million raised. Unfortunately, a campaign like this will take a substantial amount more to be successful with all four issues. Opponents of reform, the group known as Ohio First, seems to be having a more difficult time galvanizing support for the status quo. However, they don't have to disclose their contributions until a week before election, so we can't really be sure what they are up to finance-wise.

Posted at 03:22 PM in Reform Ohio Now | Technorati

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Comments

I guess my only questions is, What up with the goat?

Posted by: chuckles at October 3, 2005 03:38 PM | Permalink | Edit Comment | Delete Comment

Really...

I agree.

Posted by: Tim Tagaris at October 3, 2005 03:48 PM | Permalink | Edit Comment | Delete Comment