COLUMBUS -- Ted Strickland's decision not to seek re-election as governor now sets the stage for Cuyahoga County Executive Ed FitzGerald to make an expected announcement that he will challenge Governor John Kasich in 2014.
FitzGerald has been interviewing prospective campaign staffers.
He's been crisscrossing the state for months to make his name and face more familiar.
So far, there's been no word from him about Strickland's announcement. But he's expected to say it brings him a step closer to his ultimated decision.
Recent polls show Governor Kasich's favorable ratings increasing.
However, one found only 36 percent of Ohioans think he deserves to be reelected.
FitzGerald and any candidate who runs should expect to have to raise about $25 million to mount the needed campaign.
And FitzGerald's name is still not widely known around the state. He would have to explain to most voters what a county executive is.
And he can expect to receive criticism that he is running before completing his first term as county executive when the job still should require his undivided attention.
Other Democrats mentioned as possible candidates include Congressman Tim Ryan, former Congresswoman Betty Sutton and Richard Cordray, who heads the federal agency protecting consumers.
Democrats want to avoid a costly primary that would drain energy and resources from the campaign against Kasich.
State Party Chairman Chris Redfern said, "Now that Governor Strickland has announced his intentions, strong Democratic officeholders that are prepared to hold this Administration accountable for its anti-worker, anti-woman agenda that has unfairly skyrocketed local taxes can begin earnestly exploring why only 36 percent of Ohioans believe Governor John Kasich deserves to be re-elected."
Word that FitzGerald is running would trigger word from other candidates expected to seek the county executive post in 2014.
Related Strickland wont' run in 2014: http://www.wkyc.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=277273
WKYC-TV
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