Democrat FitzGerald Falls Apart in Ohio Gov's Race

The Ohio gubernatorial campaign of Democrat Ed FitzGerald has "all but imploded" and party members now worry that his troubles will jeopardize the chances of other statewide Democratic candidates, The New York Times reported.

FitzGerald's downfall came about when it was revealed that he had been driving for years without a valid license. There were also reports that police had found him in the early hours of the morning parked in a car with an unidentified woman. His initial pick of State Sen. Eric Kearney as a running mate proved unfortunate when Kearney stepped down over allegations that he owed thousands of dollars in back taxes, according to the Times.

Among those concerned about the drag at the top of the ticket is Nina Turner, the Democrats' candidate for secretary of state. "Voting from the bottom to the top: That is the way we need to roll this year," she said. Connie Pillich, an Air Force veteran, who is running for state treasurer, urged Democratic activists to canvass for every vote, the Times reported.

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