http://www.rasmussenreports.com/2006/State...ernor%20May.htm
Ohio Governor
Strickland (D) Enjoys Growing Lead
May 18, 2006
Congressman Ted Strickland (D) leads Secretary of State Ken Blackwell ® by 16-percentage points in the race to become Governor of Ohio. The first Rasmussen Reports election poll conducted following the May 2 Primary Election finds Strickland with 52% of the vote and Blackwell with 36% (see crosstabs).
Strickland won the Democratic Primary with 79% of the vote. Blackwell faced stiffer competition and won the GOP nomination with 56% of the vote.
The candidates began the year much closer than they are today with Strickland leading just 44% to 40% in our January survey. Since then, his lead has been in double digits every month. Our last three surveys found the Democrat at 50% or above each time.
Blackwell had an especially nasty Primary battle with Republican Attorney General Jim Petro.
In Ohio Republicans have occupied the governor's mansion for the past 16 years. But the current governor, Republican Governor Bob Taft, is caught up in scandal and extremely unpopular. Just 2% of voters have a "very favorable" opinion of Taft while 55% have a "very unfavorable" opinion of him.
In the state's Senate race, Democrat Sherrod Brown has pulled ahead of incumbent Senator Mike DeWine ®.
Crosstabs are available for Premium Members.
While Ohio is typically a swing state, voters currently trust Democrats on four of the five major issues we tested in our recent survey. Strickland's party is trusted more on the economy, energy policy, immigration, and Iraq. The only advantage for the GOP is found on national security.
President Bush does very poorly in Ohio as well. Just 25% give him good or excellent marks on immigration and energy policy. Fifty percent (50%) say he is doing a poor job handling the situation in Iraq.
The rolling average of the last three Rasmussen Reports polls shows Strickland leading Blackwell 51% to 37%. That's little changed from a month ago.
Full Version: Strickland annihilating Blackwell
Yes, but as Secretary of State, Blackwell controls the elections in Ohio. So unfortunately, Strickland's lead could evaporate due to "technical difficulties". 
QUOTE(rox63 @ Jun 17 2006, 05:10 PM)
Yes, but as Secretary of State, Blackwell controls the elections in Ohio. So unfortunately, Strickland's lead could evaporate due to "technical difficulties".
Yes, Blackwell has shown he has no problem with using dirty tricks to an affect election outcome. If Strickland is smart, he should let it be known that he will have no problem calling in federal authorities to monitor election counts/recounts and machines if it looks like Blackwell is up to his old tricks on election day.
QUOTE(D103486 @ Jun 17 2006, 08:08 PM)
Yes, Blackwell has shown he has no problem with using dirty tricks to an affect election outcome. If Strickland is smart, he should let it be known that he will have no problem calling in federal authorities to monitor election counts/recounts and machines if it looks like Blackwell is up to his old tricks on election day.
Yeah, but guess who the feds work for... BushCo.
Sorry about messing things up. I'm trying to get today's picture directly on the thread.
Today's rally was great and the turnout was fantastic. Go TED Go!
Today's rally was great and the turnout was fantastic. Go TED Go!
Here 'ya go, Brad ! Nice to see 'ya out rallying.
How on Earth did you do that Pie? Thank You!
Pike County, Ohio is pretty small. I was hoping for 150 or 200 people at today's rally. We had 300 to 400 easy. Ted is one shape cookie! I can't wait for November to get here.
Pike County, Ohio is pretty small. I was hoping for 150 or 200 people at today's rally. We had 300 to 400 easy. Ted is one shape cookie! I can't wait for November to get here.
QUOTE(rox63 @ Jun 17 2006, 06:10 PM)
Yes, but as Secretary of State, Blackwell controls the elections in Ohio. So unfortunately, Strickland's lead could evaporate due to "technical difficulties".
My thoughts exactly!
That's right so until Strickland has a solid 20 point lead I am nervous. The good news is that the the Democratic candidate for Ohio Sec. of State is doing pretty well in Ohio too. So give here your support because we really need Democrat control of both spots in Ohio.
http://www.jenniferbrunner.com/
In my jobs as Judge, member of the Franklin County Board of Elections and Deputy Director and Legislative Counsel to the Ohio Secretary of State, I took oaths to uphold the laws and constitution of the United States and State of Ohio, and I took those oaths to heart. As Secretary of State, I will use that same vigor to protect the rights of individuals in Ohio’s most basic democratic process—voting.
As Secretary of State I will use my experience, including 12 years as an attorney practicing in the area of election law, to work as a partner with Ohio’s 88 county boards of elections for elections in Ohio that can be trusted. Every person who is eligible to vote and who wants to vote should be able to vote in a process that is free, fair, open and honest. Elections must be able to be audited and verified.
The Secretary of State’s office is the central repository for the state’s information. Businesses depend on this office for critical documents they need to be in business and stay in business. And the Secretary of State can do more—to help other office of state government have access to and understand information that is critical to decision making. Here is an outline of my plan:
THE PLAN
* Administer all elections in a fair, open and honest manner with a process that can be audited and verified
* Ensure equal distribution of voting machines and enforce laws against voter intimidation and fraud
* Honor the role of Secretary of State and not use the office or title to campaign for issues or candidates
* Promote an informed electorate through innovative and interactive voter education techniques
* Create an environment where business growth and expansion is uncomplicated and quick
* Collaborate with community leaders to develop and maintain a Social Health Index and measures of self-sufficiency for persons in poverty to promote effective policy and budget accountability based on statistical information available for our state and counties
I value my past work with elections and the Secretary of State’s office. I value the insight and experience I gained as a judge to administer a fair process. I offer leadership that is based on experience, knowledge and dedication to how elections must be conducted in Ohio. It starts with a fair process in which all are encouraged and given the opportunity to fully participate.
I resigned my position as judge August 31, 2005 in order to do this, as judicial canons require. My actions speak my dedication to this cause of public service.
If you have forgotten what happened in Ohio on Nov. 2, 2004 refresh your memory with these videos: Columbus, Ohio Part 1, Part 2 below
http://www.jenniferbrunner.com/
In my jobs as Judge, member of the Franklin County Board of Elections and Deputy Director and Legislative Counsel to the Ohio Secretary of State, I took oaths to uphold the laws and constitution of the United States and State of Ohio, and I took those oaths to heart. As Secretary of State, I will use that same vigor to protect the rights of individuals in Ohio’s most basic democratic process—voting.
As Secretary of State I will use my experience, including 12 years as an attorney practicing in the area of election law, to work as a partner with Ohio’s 88 county boards of elections for elections in Ohio that can be trusted. Every person who is eligible to vote and who wants to vote should be able to vote in a process that is free, fair, open and honest. Elections must be able to be audited and verified.
The Secretary of State’s office is the central repository for the state’s information. Businesses depend on this office for critical documents they need to be in business and stay in business. And the Secretary of State can do more—to help other office of state government have access to and understand information that is critical to decision making. Here is an outline of my plan:
THE PLAN
* Administer all elections in a fair, open and honest manner with a process that can be audited and verified
* Ensure equal distribution of voting machines and enforce laws against voter intimidation and fraud
* Honor the role of Secretary of State and not use the office or title to campaign for issues or candidates
* Promote an informed electorate through innovative and interactive voter education techniques
* Create an environment where business growth and expansion is uncomplicated and quick
* Collaborate with community leaders to develop and maintain a Social Health Index and measures of self-sufficiency for persons in poverty to promote effective policy and budget accountability based on statistical information available for our state and counties
I value my past work with elections and the Secretary of State’s office. I value the insight and experience I gained as a judge to administer a fair process. I offer leadership that is based on experience, knowledge and dedication to how elections must be conducted in Ohio. It starts with a fair process in which all are encouraged and given the opportunity to fully participate.
I resigned my position as judge August 31, 2005 in order to do this, as judicial canons require. My actions speak my dedication to this cause of public service.
If you have forgotten what happened in Ohio on Nov. 2, 2004 refresh your memory with these videos: Columbus, Ohio Part 1, Part 2 below
We will fight hard to get Jennifer Brunner elected marie! : )
Nice yard sign. 
I knew Jennifer Brunner when she was a Franklin County Common Pleas Court Judge, and I was sorry to see her leave the bench. She will be the best Secretary of State Ohio has had in recent memory. It would also be nice to get a Democrat in as the Attorney General, because Jim Petro and Betty Montgomery appear to just want to trade jobs (Attorney General and Auditor) every 8 years from here to eternity.
Also, I think the Cons have all but conceded that Ted Strickland is going to clean their guy's clock in November. If you drive around Columbus, all you see are Strickland stickers on cars. I've even had a lot of my staunchly Republican acquaintances come up to me and say that even THEY'RE not voting for Blackwell because he's gone too far off the Religious Right deep end. Trust me on this one. If Blackwell ends up winning in November, you'll have irrefutable PROOF that the voting machines are rigged.
Also, I think the Cons have all but conceded that Ted Strickland is going to clean their guy's clock in November. If you drive around Columbus, all you see are Strickland stickers on cars. I've even had a lot of my staunchly Republican acquaintances come up to me and say that even THEY'RE not voting for Blackwell because he's gone too far off the Religious Right deep end. Trust me on this one. If Blackwell ends up winning in November, you'll have irrefutable PROOF that the voting machines are rigged.
"If you drive around Columbus, all you see are Strickland stickers on cars."
Very similar here in Southern Ohio Choppin. Strickland bumper stickers outnumber Blackwell by 200 to 1. Actually I have only seen one vehicle with a Blackwell bumper sticker
It's really hard to believe this is ONLY a 13 point advantage for Stickland. Blackwell is so extreme!
We all need to work hard for BOTH Strickland and Sherrod Brown!
Very similar here in Southern Ohio Choppin. Strickland bumper stickers outnumber Blackwell by 200 to 1. Actually I have only seen one vehicle with a Blackwell bumper sticker
It's really hard to believe this is ONLY a 13 point advantage for Stickland. Blackwell is so extreme!
We all need to work hard for BOTH Strickland and Sherrod Brown!
Same deal here. I have literally seen ONE Blackwell sticker on a car. I'm about to add my car to the growing number of rolling Strickland advertisements. I just got my Strickland stickers and am about to put them on my car. I tried to make a Sherrod Brown sticker, but I couldn't get it to come out right, so I guess Strickland will get all the real estate on my car.
I really like Sherrod Brown. He's from my hometown (Mansfield), but neither one of us lives there anymore. I don't know what to think about that race, because I've been consistently hearing that Brown is ahead of DeWine by huge numbers, and then something like last week, a poll comes out that shows DeWine with something like a 7% lead. I don't know what's going on there. Certainly, people can't still be under the impression that DeWine is competent. There's too much proof to the contrary. And people HATED DeWine just a few months ago. My guess is that one poll was skewed. As I recall, it was conducted by a right-wing group.
I really like Sherrod Brown. He's from my hometown (Mansfield), but neither one of us lives there anymore. I don't know what to think about that race, because I've been consistently hearing that Brown is ahead of DeWine by huge numbers, and then something like last week, a poll comes out that shows DeWine with something like a 7% lead. I don't know what's going on there. Certainly, people can't still be under the impression that DeWine is competent. There's too much proof to the contrary. And people HATED DeWine just a few months ago. My guess is that one poll was skewed. As I recall, it was conducted by a right-wing group.
Yes, it is hard to get a good feel for the Brown vs DeWine race. The polls do seem to be all over the place. I read this week where Paul Hackett has endorsed Brown. They got together in public for the announcement. Good to see they are done feuding. This should help Brown.
Choppin- If you want to nice Brown sticker call this number and they will send you one. 1-800-587-4180. I have a Stickland and Brown sticker on my car. They look good together.
Here is a site with Brown stuff.
http://www.sherrodstuff.com/
Is Mansfield where people come to snow ski?
This should help Brown. Choppin- If you want to nice Brown sticker call this number and they will send you one. 1-800-587-4180. I have a Stickland and Brown sticker on my car. They look good together.
Here is a site with Brown stuff.
http://www.sherrodstuff.com/
Is Mansfield where people come to snow ski?
Go Ohio!
QUOTE(Choppin Broccoli @ Jul 10 2006, 09:52 AM)
Same deal here. I have literally seen ONE Blackwell sticker on a car. I'm about to add my car to the growing number of rolling Strickland advertisements. I just got my Strickland stickers and am about to put them on my car. I tried to make a Sherrod Brown sticker, but I couldn't get it to come out right, so I guess Strickland will get all the real estate on my car.
I really like Sherrod Brown. He's from my hometown (Mansfield), but neither one of us lives there anymore. I don't know what to think about that race, because I've been consistently hearing that Brown is ahead of DeWine by huge numbers, and then something like last week, a poll comes out that shows DeWine with something like a 7% lead. I don't know what's going on there. Certainly, people can't still be under the impression that DeWine is competent. There's too much proof to the contrary. And people HATED DeWine just a few months ago. My guess is that one poll was skewed. As I recall, it was conducted by a right-wing group.
I really like Sherrod Brown. He's from my hometown (Mansfield), but neither one of us lives there anymore. I don't know what to think about that race, because I've been consistently hearing that Brown is ahead of DeWine by huge numbers, and then something like last week, a poll comes out that shows DeWine with something like a 7% lead. I don't know what's going on there. Certainly, people can't still be under the impression that DeWine is competent. There's too much proof to the contrary. And people HATED DeWine just a few months ago. My guess is that one poll was skewed. As I recall, it was conducted by a right-wing group.
In 2004, most car stickers said Kerry, most yard signs said Kerry (until they got the goons to start kidnapping the signs and putting W ones down in the close areas.
And look how 2004 went.
If you start to see the percentages close, watch them say the Dems stole the race
Blackwell is one shady character, which is no surprise
Looks like the Republicans are up to their old tricks.........disgusting!
http://www.dispatch.com/?story=dispatch/20...0727-A1-03.html
http://www.dispatch.com/?story=dispatch/20...0727-A1-03.html
QUOTE(Brad @ Aug 27 2006, 06:14 AM)
Ted's lead grows!
Strickland just needs to let it be known that if the official election results are in any way off from exit poll results, he'll call for a manual recount with bipartisan federal oversight. He can't let Blackwell/Diebold steal this!
Ted with 21 point lead in lastest poll.
http://www.quinnipiac.edu/x19393.xml?ReleaseID=959
Let's not get complacent. They have plenty of negative adds left to run against Ted and Sherrod Brown. Unfortunately mud sticks!
Please remember to remind everyone how important it is to vote for Sherrod Brown also!
http://www.quinnipiac.edu/x19393.xml?ReleaseID=959
Let's not get complacent. They have plenty of negative adds left to run against Ted and Sherrod Brown. Unfortunately mud sticks!
Please remember to remind everyone how important it is to vote for Sherrod Brown also!
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Pennsylvania Senate
Bob Casey, Jr. (D)
48%
Rick Santorum ®
40%
Carl Romanelli (G)
5%
September 12, 2006
Election 2006: Missouri Senate
Claire McCaskill (D) 45%
Jim Talent ® 42%
September 12, 2006
Election 2006: Montana Senate
Conrad Burns ® 43%
Jon Tester (D) 52%
September 13, 2006
Election 2006:
Rhode Island Senate
Sheldon Whitehouse (D) 51%
Lincoln Chafee ® 43%
Pennsylvania Senate
Bob Casey, Jr. (D)
48%
Rick Santorum ®
40%
Carl Romanelli (G)
5%
September 12, 2006
Election 2006: Missouri Senate
Claire McCaskill (D) 45%
Jim Talent ® 42%
September 12, 2006
Election 2006: Montana Senate
Conrad Burns ® 43%
Jon Tester (D) 52%
September 13, 2006
Election 2006:
Rhode Island Senate
Sheldon Whitehouse (D) 51%
Lincoln Chafee ® 43%
QUOTE(heritage @ Sep 30 2006, 11:53 AM)
I just received [Saturday 9/30, 11:30] an automated phone call from this organization – Common Sense Ohio.
It was obviously republican and for Ken Blackwell.
The fake polling questions led into an attack on Ted Strickland.
Look at their website to see the lies they are telling about Strickland.
The questions covered the “coin-gate” scandal in Ohio, ban against gay marriage, religion in politics and Ted’s supposed absentee record in congress.
http://commonsenseohio.org/
It was obviously republican and for Ken Blackwell.
The fake polling questions led into an attack on Ted Strickland.
Look at their website to see the lies they are telling about Strickland.
The questions covered the “coin-gate” scandal in Ohio, ban against gay marriage, religion in politics and Ted’s supposed absentee record in congress.
http://commonsenseohio.org/
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