In an October 26 article headlined, “Fox's role in Kasich campaign questioned,” the Columbus Dispatch notes that critics say Ohio gubernatorial candidate John Kasich, “an on-air personality for Fox from 2002 to 2008, has received overt help from his former employer, both in extraordinary exposure to largely conservative audiences and in potential donations to his campaign.”

From the article:

“They are, in my judgment, primarily a propaganda network that is committed to getting Republicans elected,” [Kasich opponent Gov. Ted] Strickland said.

The governor has made three appearances on Fox in interviews with reporters during his campaign and appeared seven times on MSNBC, owned by NBC Universal, during the past two years, the campaign said.

Bill Shine, executive vice president of programming for Fox News, said in a statement, “Our show bookers have reached out to Strickland and offered him an opportunity to appear on Fox News just like his opponent. But, unfortunately, Strickland has declined those requests more than he has accepted.”

The Strickland campaign says the governor turned down only four invitations.

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Kathleen Hall Jamieson, a professor of communication and director of the Annenberg Public Policy Center at the University of Pennsylvania, said Murdoch's gift [Republican Governors' Association gift] creates a perception that the network is supporting Kasich and undermines Fox's status as a news organization.

Previously:

Hannity tells Kasich: “I stand proudly in Kasich's corner with an endorsement as long as it doesn't hurt you”

“I love ya”: Huckabee promotes “dear friend” Kasich

Media Matters: How Fox News helps its own employees run for office

“I think I love you”: Fox News lauds, defends, and fundraises for ex-host Kasich