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    The governor also noted that he changed his previous opposition to expanded gambling this year when he pushed an ill-fated plan to add video slot machines at horse-racing tracks as a way to balance the state budget. "I really didn't want to get into a public argument regarding whether or not I was being inconsistent by supporting (racetrack slots) and not supporting casinos ... I did not want my involvement to become a distraction away from the argument as to whether or not casinos were good or bad for Ohio." Said John Green, a University of Akron political science professor: "A stronger effort by the governor might have reduced the Issue 3 margin but was unlikely to lead to its defeat. Full Article at Columbus Dispatch
    I really didn't want to get into a public argument regarding whether or not I was being inconsistent by supporting (racetrack slots) and not supporting casinos ... I did not want my involvement to become a distraction away from the argument as to whether or not casinos were good or bad for Ohio.
    Ted Strickland – Ted Strickland SOURCE: Columbus Dispatch 3 weeks ago

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