Strickland was mentioned as a possible Democratic Vice Presidential nominee in 2008.
He denied that he would accept a position on the ticket if offered.

Strickland spoke on the second night of the 2008 Democratic National Convention.
Journalists Peggy Noonan and David Remnick credited Strickland with delivering the best line of the convention: "You know, it was once said of the first George Bush that he was born on third base and thought he'd hit a triple.
Well, with the 22 million new jobs and the budget surplus Bill Clinton left behind, George W. Bush came into office on third base and then he stole second.
And John McCain cheered him every step of the way."
Strickland was mentioned as a possible Democratic Vice Presidential nominee in 2008. He denied that he would accept a position on the ticket if offered.
Strickland spoke on the second night of the 2008 Democratic National Convention. Journalists Peggy Noonan and David Remnick credited Strickland with delivering the best line of the convention: "You know, it was once said of the first George Bush that he was born on third base and thought he'd hit a triple. Well, with the 22 million new jobs and the budget surplus Bill Clinton left behind, George W. Bush came into office on third base and then he stole second. And John McCain cheered him every step of the way."
Ted Strickland