From his site

At 1:00 PM today, The Fitrakis for Governor campaign will submit 10,915 signatures of Ohio voters who want to see Bob Fitrakis and other Green-endorsed candidates on the ballot this November. The signatures will be delivered to Secretary of State Blackwell's office at the Borden building at the corner of 4th and Broad in downtown Columbus. A press conference will follow immediately after the filing of petitions at the SOS's office in the Borden building.

Now remember in 2002 the Natureal Law Party candidate received over 120,000 votes. While this year a third party candidate will probably not receive that many votes, due to the fact that this election will be much closer. Also, remember in 2004 Ralph Nader did not get on Ohio's ballot, while it looks like this Green Party candidate will. Even if he gets 20,000 votes it could make the race a little more interesting.

From the PD

Sure, it's a long shot. But merely making the effort - largely driven by Mayor Frank Jackson - is still worthwhile. Already it has brought together hospitality industry leaders, public officials and corporate decision-makers who haven't talked as often as they should. They've had to focus on packaging the region's assets and analyzing its weaknesses. Their teamwork may not pay off with the Republicans, but it may set the stage for future victories.

The poll which put Blackwell down by 6 points...you can see a detailed breakdown of it HERE.

From Openers

Watch for Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones, Cleveland's powerful black Democrat, to endorse Democratic gubernatorial candidate Ted Strickland as early as this week.

Tubbs Jones, who's been miffed at Strickland over the internal politics surrounding Chris Redfern's election last year to the party chairmanship, met with Strickland Friday.

Tubbs Jones was joined by the following black leaders, who thus far have also withheld formal endorsements: Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman, Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson, Dayton Mayor Rhine McLin, and Youngstown Mayor Jay Williams. Political consultant Arnold Pinkney also attended the meeting.