Ministers want Ohio to become ‘Political Sleaze-Free Zone’

Posted: 11/16/07

Ministers want Ohio to become
‘Political Sleaze-Free Zone’

By David Briggs

Religion News Service

CLEVELAND (RNS)—A coalition of Ohio religious leaders is asking for the battleground swing state to be a “Political Sleaze-Free Zone” for the 2008 election.

We Believe Ohio kicked off the campaign at rallies in Columbus and Cleveland, asking candidates and political parties to promote what they stand for and refrain from attack ads.

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Posted: 11/16/07

Ministers want Ohio to become
‘Political Sleaze-Free Zone’

By David Briggs

Religion News Service

CLEVELAND (RNS)—A coalition of Ohio religious leaders is asking for the battleground swing state to be a “Political Sleaze-Free Zone” for the 2008 election.

We Believe Ohio kicked off the campaign at rallies in Columbus and Cleveland, asking candidates and political parties to promote what they stand for and refrain from attack ads.

Organizers said they have more than 900 names on petitions urging politicians to bring dignity and civility to the political process. Gov. Ted Strickland supports the effort, according to the interfaith group.

The Columbus-based group asserted the 2004 and 2006 elections brought “gutter politics” to Ohio.

In their petition drive, the clergy ask participants in the upcoming election to reject “the politics of polarization,” and promote the common good by addressing issues such as poverty, jobs, education and health care.


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