A lot of you have been ready for the end of the election season for quite awhile! In Ohio, we've been swamped with political ads for months and a lot of you are excited to see it coming to an end.
Here at 13 ABC we're airing more than 250 political ads between 4am and midnight on Monday and according to The Columbus Dispatch there were 7,000 political ads on their local airwaves in the month of October alone. All that has added up to a lot of frustration for a lot of voters.
Experts say it's not just the quantity of political ads, it's the tone that's upsetting a lot of voters. Melissa Miller is 13 ABC's political analyst,"The ads are running 7 to 1 negative so it's not just the quantity, but it's how many ads are negative. So many people have been telling me they are just pushing the mute button at this point."
Alex Wamer is a local college student,"It seems like every other commercial is political these days. The presidential race, Congress, it does not matter, they all seem to be attack ads. Do you pay attention to them? A little bit, but not much. Are you looking forward to it being over? Yes!"
Everyone we spoke with shares Alex's frustration, but in spite of that, they are all planning to vote. Kyle Swansegar says the ads have been overwhelming and it is hard to sort out fact from fiction, "I am ready for it to be over. Will you vote? Definitely."
Crystal Darnell has already voted and she plans to help get people to the polls tomorrow, "Everybody get out and vote. It's important, there are a lot of issues out there for a reason. This is a very important election."
Melissa Miller says most Ohio voters have already made up their minds, so the ads are aimed at a very small part of the population, "Only 2-4 percent of Ohio's likely voters are undecided at this point, so people who have already voted have had to endure a deluge of ads all in hopes of the campaigns reaching 3 percent of the voters, so no wonder they're turned off."
Even Miller, who obviously loves politics, says she has reached her saturation point with all the ads. She says she doesn't go so far as to turn them off, but she does tune them out.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:53 PM EDT2013-06-20 02:53:28 GMT
Three young brothers who have been missing the more than two years were featured on national TV Wednesday night. Former "America's Most Wanted" host John Walsh profiled the case of Andrew, Alexander and
Three young brothers who have been missing for more than two years were featured on national TV Wednesday night. Former "America's Most Wanted" host John Walsh profiled the case of Andrew, Alexander and Tanner Skelton.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:15 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:15:15 GMT
Most of us wouldn't be able to swim across Lake Erie, so imagine doing it with a debilitating condition. A Maumee man with Crohn's disease is training to cross the lake to help raise money and awareness
Maumee man set to swim across Lake Erie in an effort to raise money for help Crohn's disease research.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:12 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:12:43 GMT
Five St. Ursula students traveled to Washington, DC to be honored with the Jefferson Award for Community Service. As part of their trip, they met with Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur. Washington Bureau Chief
Five St. Ursula students traveled to Washington, DC to be honored with the Jefferson Award for Community Service. As part of their trip, they met with Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur. Washington Bureau Chief Jacqueline Policastro tagged along during their visit.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:09 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:09:35 GMT
Changes in technology are forcing Blissfield Manufacturing to close one plant and expand another. The company made the tough decision to shut down its Portland, Indiana plant as the owners work hard
Blissfield company announces it is closing a plant in Indiana and consolidating operations in its Blissfield headquarters adding 73 jobs.
Tuesday, January 8 2013 3:17 PM EST2013-01-08 20:17:40 GMT
"Today, I am announcing my decision not to seek election as Governor of Ohio in 2014," said Ted Strickland, former Governor of Ohio. "In many ways, this has been a very difficult decision. I look back
Former Ohio Governor Ted Strickland announced Tuesday that he will not run for that office in 2014.
Gov. Rick Snyder has signed a law that gives distressed communities the ability to choose an emergency manager or other remedies to fix their finances.
Gov. Rick Snyder has signed a law that gives distressed communities the ability to choose an emergency manager or other remedies to fix their finances.
Thursday, December 13 2012 6:27 PM EST2012-12-13 23:27:52 GMT
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - State senators on Thursday cast largely symbolic votes supporting a bipartisan plan to change the way Ohio draws political maps. The Senate passed the measure almost unanimously
State senators on Thursday cast largely symbolic votes supporting a bipartisan plan to change the way Ohio draws political maps.
Monday, December 10 2012 4:06 PM EST2012-12-10 21:06:28 GMT
The presidential election is over so now Toledo voters can turn their attention to the mayor's race.Mayor Mike Bell (I) has not announced whether he'll run for re-election but some challengers are close
The presidential election is over so now Toledo voters can turn their attention to the mayor's race.Mayor Mike Bell (I) has not announced whether he'll run for re-election but some challengers are close
President Barack Obama has arrived at Detroit Metropolitan Airport on a trip to visit a suburban Detroit auto plant.
President Barack Obama has arrived at a suburban Detroit auto plant for a visit geared to the economy and his administration's tax standoff with congressional Republicans.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:53 PM EDT2013-06-20 02:53:28 GMT
Three young brothers who have been missing the more than two years were featured on national TV Wednesday night. Former "America's Most Wanted" host John Walsh profiled the case of Andrew, Alexander and
Three young brothers who have been missing for more than two years were featured on national TV Wednesday night. Former "America's Most Wanted" host John Walsh profiled the case of Andrew, Alexander and Tanner Skelton.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:44 PM EDT2013-06-20 01:44:14 GMT
LOS ANGELES (AP) - HBO and James Gandolfini's managers say the actor famous for his role in "The Sopranos" has died in Italy. The cable channel, and managers Mark Armstrong and Nancy Sanders, say the
James Gandolfini, whose portrayal of a brutal, emotionally delicate mob boss in HBO's "The Sopranos" helped create one of TV's greatest drama series and turned the mobster stereotype on its head, died Wednesday in Italy. He was 51.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:15 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:15:15 GMT
Most of us wouldn't be able to swim across Lake Erie, so imagine doing it with a debilitating condition. A Maumee man with Crohn's disease is training to cross the lake to help raise money and awareness
Maumee man set to swim across Lake Erie in an effort to raise money for help Crohn's disease research.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:09 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:09:35 GMT
Changes in technology are forcing Blissfield Manufacturing to close one plant and expand another. The company made the tough decision to shut down its Portland, Indiana plant as the owners work hard
Blissfield company announces it is closing a plant in Indiana and consolidating operations in its Blissfield headquarters adding 73 jobs.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:51 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:51:41 GMT
After more than 4 inches of rain in the first half of June, northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan has become a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Spraying is underway in hopes of reducing the threat of mosquito-borne illnesses.
After more than 4 inches of rain in the first half of June, northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan has become a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Spraying is underway in hopes of reducing the threat of mosquito-borne illnesses.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:11 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:11:48 GMT
First Energy got started on a project to make its energy grid in Sandusky County more reliable, but the means of getting the job done may surprise some people. The company is using a helicopter to hang
First Energy got started on a project to make its energy grid in Sandusky County more reliable, but the means of getting the job done may surprise some people. The company is using a helicopter to hang high voltage transmission lines onto the arms of towers.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:08 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:08:49 GMT
An inmate at Toledo Correctional Institution was indicted Wednesday on two counts of aggravated murder and one count of felonious assault. Dustin Lynch, 26, is accused of killing fellow inmate Arturo
An inmate at Toledo Correctional Institution was indicted Wednesday on two counts of aggravated murder and one count of felonious assault. Dustin Lynch, 26, is accused of killing fellow inmate Arturo Lopez in March.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:06 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:06:00 GMT
After two levy defeats, Bowling Green City Schools are cutting costs. The district is moving to a pay-to-participate system, charging students for after-school activities. The move could be the beginning
After two levy defeats, Bowling Green City Schools are cutting costs. The district is moving to a pay-to-participate system, charging students for after-school activities. The move could be the beginning of more cuts for the district.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:18 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:18:19 GMT
Toledo firefighters are on the scene of a house fire in Toledo. The fire broke out at a home on the 1100 block of Avondale just after 11:30pm Tuesday. Dispatchers tell us heavy flames are showing.
Toledo firefighters were called to the scene of a house fire in Toledo. Firefighters say they found a strong odor of gasoline inside of the home, indicating the house was possibly the target of a firebombing.
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