Today in the Columbus Dispatch, it was reported that the Ohio Republican Party and Protect Your Vote Ohio - who opposed State Issue 2 titled "Ohio Citizens Independent Redistricting Commission Amendment" which would reform how congressional districts are redrawn after each census - agreed that their attack ad was false and they will change the language in future materials.
An Elections Commission panel two weeks ago found probable cause that one of the statements was false — that commission members would be chosen in secret. But rather than go forward with a full hearing yesterday, the two sides reached a settlement.
Under the agreement, neither the Republican Party nor Protect Your Vote Ohio, the Republican group formed to fight Issue 2, will state in campaign materials or television ads that some members of the new citizens commission will be chosen in secret. Also, the Republican Party will stop using the phrase "blank check" in reference to funding of or spending by the commission.
Republicans agree to alter Issue 2 ads
This is a stunning development since Republicans rarely admit they are lying - Hello, Mr. Romney and Mr. Ryan....
Read the details of the falsehoods in my diary entry: [OH-Issue 2] Opponents Of Ohio Redistricting Reform Air Misleading Ad