ODP Chairman Applauds Selection of Governor Strickland to Head Democrats' National Platform Committee

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 13, 2012

Ohio Democratic Chairman Chris Redfern Applauds Selection of Governor Strickland to Head Democrats' National Platform Committee

Strickland to Chair Platform Drafting Committee for National Convention

COLUMBUS, OHIO - In response to the selection of former Governor Ted Strickland as Chair of the Platform Drafting Committee tasked with writing the Democratic Party’s national platform, Ohio Democratic Chairman Chris Redfern released the following statement:

“Ted Strickland personifies the principles of the Democratic Party and is a perfect choice to represent the interests and values of hard working men and women all over the country as we draw closer to our national convention in Charlotte. As Governor, Strickland laid the foundation to help launch Ohio’s recovery nearly two and a half years ago, showing that we can be successful while standing up for the rights and economic opportunity of working families, women, the lgbt community, minorities, and everyone in between.

"As the President’s national campaign co-chairman, former Governor Ted Strickland has continued to travel the country and the state of Ohio, pressing the case why we must re-elect Barack Obama to secure a future where hard work pays off and everyone gets a fair shot. In my opinion, there is no one better prepared to draft our Party's platform and communicate Democrats' commitment to the people of America than Ted Strickland.”

BACKGROUND FROM THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE:


The Platform Drafting Committee will be chaired by former Governor Ted Strickland of Ohio. Named to serve as members on the committee are former U.S. Representative Tony Coelho, Tino Cuellar, U.S. Representative Barney Frank, Donna Harris-Aikens, Colin Kahl, Nancy Keenan, Heather Kendall Miller, Thea Lee, U.S. Representative Barbara Lee, Susan Ness, Mayor Michael Nutter, Carlos Odio, former U.S. Representative Robert Wexler and Christen Young. Serving as ex-officio members are Governor Deval Patrick, DNC Secretary Alice Germond, and Tom Wheeler.

The Committee is accepting requests to testify and written testimony via online portal at www.democrats.org/platform. All submissions must be received prior to 5pm EST on Friday, July, 20, 2012 and will be provided to the Drafting Committee.

The full Platform Committee will meet August 10-12, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. At this meeting, members will discuss the draft Platform and will have the opportunity to submit new proposed amendments to the draft, which need to be approved by a majority of the Committee voting and present. The Platform will then be presented to Convention delegates in Charlotte.

For more information: http://www.democrats.org/news/press/democratic_national_committee_and_obama_for_america_announce_2012_conventio

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