Jennifer Brunner’s “Judge Burt Griffin” TV ad
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Ad Text:
This ad features three retired judges. Retired Judge Burt Griffin says, “This year Ohio Supreme Court justices will be the most important vote you will give.” Retired Judge Jose A. Villanueva adds, “On November 8th, Ohioans will get to elect the Chief Justice of the Ohio Supreme Court.” Retired Judge Ronald B. Adrine endorses the candidate saying, “The Chief Justice of the Ohio Supreme Court is extremely important, so do your research, and then vote for Jennifer Brunner.” Judge Griffin concludes with an endorsement, “ We need a Chief Justice who is a leader, fair minded, and hard working. Justice Brunner meets that standard.”
There is a longer version of this ad on YouTube.
Who's responsible for this ad?
This is a traditional candidate ad paid for by the Jennifer Brunner committee. Contributions to candidates are available on the Ohio Secretary of State’s website.
The Brennan Center for Justice’s Buying Time project has been tracking political spending in state Supreme Court races. Click here for information about political ads and spending in the Ohio Supreme Court races this year.
Check out some recent articles about the Ohio Supreme Court candidates’ fundraising:
- Ohio Republicans trounce Democratic challengers in raising, spending campaign cash, Cincinnati Enquirer, October 27, 2022
- Republican Ohio Supreme Court justice candidates outraise Democrats in weeks before Nov. 8 election, Cleveland.com, October 27, 2022
Discussion and Analysis
CONTEXT:
Retired Judge Burt Griffin was one of the attorneys who staffed the Warren Commission. A graduate of Yale Law School, he served three decades as a Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Judge. Retired Judge Jose A. Villanueva also served on the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas. A graduate of George Washington University, he was the first hispanic elected countywide in Ohio. Retired Judge Ronald Adrine was on the bench of the Cleveland Municipal Court from 1981 until his retirement in 2017. He graduated with honors from Cleveland-Marshall Law School and is on the executive committee of the Ohio Association of Black Judges.