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Rob Portman
Rob Portman
stated on October 17, 2016 at a debate in Columbus, Ohio
Says Sen. Rob Portman says Ted Strickland earned $400,000 a year as a lobbyist after leaving Ohio for Washington.  
Half-True
By Nadia Pflaum • October 20, 2016
American Unity PAC
American Unity PAC
stated on August 30, 2016 a campaign ad
Says Ted Strickland supported giving $150 billion to Iranian regime that persecutes women, Christians and gays.  
False
By Nadia Pflaum • September 15, 2016
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
stated on August 12, 2016 a campaign ad
"As governor, Ted Strickland left only 89 cents in Ohio’s rainy day fund."  
True
By Nadia Pflaum • September 8, 2016
National Republican Senatorial Committee
National Republican Senatorial Committee
stated on August 18, 2016 "Flush," a campaign ad
"And while (Ted) Strickland proposed cuts for services for children, he wasted over $250,000 remodeling his bathrooms at the governor’s mansion."  
Pants on Fire!
By Nadia Pflaum • September 1, 2016
Ohio Right to Life
Ohio Right to Life
stated on August 2, 2016 a press release
"Ted Strickland stands in lockstep with Hillary Clinton and the abortion lobby in their desire to force Americans to pay for abortion on demand, up until the moment of birth, with their taxpayer dollars."
Mostly False
By Nadia Pflaum • August 12, 2016
Fighting for Ohio PAC
Fighting for Ohio PAC
stated on May 6, 2016 Fighting for Ohio PAC ad
Says Ted Strickland admits his record on jobs and taxes is "mixed and spotty."
False
By Nadia Pflaum • May 13, 2016
John Kasich
John Kasich
stated on October 3, 2010 a campaign video
"Ted Strickland destroyed Ohio jobs when he busted the budget."
False
By Tom Feran • October 19, 2010
John Kasich
John Kasich
stated on October 4, 2010 a news conference
"(Strickland) raised taxes last year to the tune of $840 million."
Mostly True
By Reginald Fields • October 13, 2010
John Kasich
John Kasich
stated on August 17, 2010 a statement to reporters
"The total number of dollars that passes through the Department of Development is like $900 million and like $650 (million) of it has nothing to do with development, which is breathtaking when you think about it."
Half-True
By Reginald Fields • September 22, 2010
John Kasich
John Kasich
stated on August 4, 2010 a campaign speech
"We didn’t have a development director for over seven months."
False
By Reginald Fields • August 17, 2010
Republican Governors Association
Republican Governors Association
stated on July 21, 2010 a television campaign ad
"Ohio lost 400,000 jobs on his (Ted Strickland’s) watch."
Half-True
By Mark Naymik • August 3, 2010