Ted calls Obama "American Idol", slams Tim Ryan

Ted Strickland is in Mark Penn's spell, too.

 Gov. Ted Strickland says Democrat Barack Obama is "hugely talented" and an "exceptional person." But Ohioans should vote for Democrat Hillary Clinton because the March 4 primary is not about selecting the "next American idol," Strickland told reporters in Washington today, where he is attending the National Governors Association winter meeting.

Then Ted proceeds to absurdly demean Tim Ryan.

Strickland went on to compare Obama to Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Youngstown.

Ryan, like Obama, served for a stint in the state senate and has been in Congress for a relatively short time, three terms, and is tall, handsome, articulate and politically savvy, Strickland said. But he says he has told Ryan, who is neutral in the Democratic primary, that while he considers the 34-year-old a rising star and potential presidential candidate down the road, no one is talking about a Ryan candidacy right now.

I'm sure Tim appreciates the comparison, but Ted, no one is talking about Tim Ryan for President right now because HE ISN'T OLD ENOUGH UNDER THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, YOU MORON. 

This is enough, Ted.  Enough.  You really don't want Ohio to have this bad a taste in their mouth on March 5.  Listen to me.  Please.  You are putting yourself in jeopardy here.  Ohio is paying more attention to this primary than most general elections, especially independents, who you will need to rely on for re-election.  You are truly, truly, putting yourself at risk here.  It's time to tell Hillary to do her own dirty work.  She's proven she's quite happy to do so.  Don't go down in flames with her.