Poll shows Strickland beating Blackwell 2-1 in governor’s race

[sabra]

http://www.columbusdispatch.com/news-story.php?story=220401

Poll shows Strickland beating Blackwell 2-1 in governor’s race
Associated Press

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Democrat Ted Strickland has a nearly 2-1 lead over Republican Ken Blackwell with three weeks left in the race for governor, a poll released this morning shows.

The Quinnipiac University poll found 59 percent of likely Ohio voters favored Strickland, a Methodist minister and six-term congressman, while 32 percent backed Blackwell, Ohio's conservative secretary of state and a favorite of the religious right.

The poll reveals broad and deep support for Strickland, said Peter Brown, assistant director at the Quinnipiac polling institute in Hamden, Conn. Stickland drew the support of 90 percent of Democrats surveyed, 63 percent of independents and 22 percent of Republicans.

The telephone survey of 901 likely voters was conducted Oct. 10-15 and had a margin of sampling error of plus or minus 3.5 percentage points.

[rodeodance]

1. "Adopt a person to take to the Polls" Nov. 7th. Dems only. te he

[Demeter]

2. And Did Blackwell Permit Him on the Ballot?

I thought there was some irregularity going on about that....

[bluestateguy]

3. So Blackwell will try to strike Strickland from the ballot

in an exercise of bannana republic politics.

[hlthe2b]

5. If I were Blackwell, I'd be afraid of some very unpleasant

possible repercussions by the people of Ohio if he pushes his abuse of power that far..

He should have been jailed long ago for his criminal acts... I think this would be the final red flag waved in the face of law abiding Ohioans...

[peace13]

4. I would believe this

I live in a totally Repug area and there is only one Blackheart sign and Strickland signs are everywhere. Looks great, all we have to do is be on the ballot and get the votes counted. Will election day ever get here? Peace, Kim

[Pab Sungenis]

6. Well, it's harder to fake than the 60-40

...from the election reform measures. But they're going to try.

[Kahuna]

7. Couldn't happen to a nicer guy. nt

[theHandpuppet]

8. Blackwell is getting desperate -- check this out

From this morning Cincinnati Enquirer: http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061018/NEWS01/610180374

Governor's race turns ugly
Blackwell campaign links Strickland to predators, hints he's gay
BY JON CRAIG | ENQUIRER COLUMBUS BUREAU

COLUMBUS - With Republican Ken Blackwell trailing by double digits in almost every poll, Blackwell's campaign Tuesday tried to link his Democratic opponent to child sex predators - and the state Republican spokesman even raised questions about Ted Strickland's sexuality.

Blackwell and the state GOP say they are only questioning Strickland's integrity and judgment.

The Strickland campaign said the GOP ought to be "ashamed."

At Monday night's final televised debate, and again in a press release Tuesday, Blackwell charged that Strickland should have known that a man arrested for exposing himself to children was on his congressional payroll. He also suggested Strickland backed a U.S. House resolution supported by a group supporting pedophilia....

MORE

[gratuitous]

9. What did Blackwell know about corruption in the Ohio GOP?

Or don't the good old boys let Kenneth come to the meetings, except to fetch another round of drinks? This does indeed smack of desperation on Blackwell's part.

[Fluffdaddy]

10. I no longer trust Polls after Nov 2004 .Please lets not get overconfident.

Keep working, do not give an inch to the GOP wing-nuts. Get out and vote and make sure your friends and family votes, even if you have to pick them up and take them.

[femrap]

11. Get down to your local Board of Election

TODAY and VOTE!

VOTE EARLY ON A PAPER BALLOT! Pick up your friends and family and drive to the Board of Elections and VOTE BEFORE NOVEMBER 7!!!

I voted on October 3! Get those votes in the bank!

I've been calling a list of Solid Dems and telling them about Early Voting on a Paper Ballot. Ask your local Dem Party for a list of good Dems and call them. Tell them about Early Voting!

[xotrueblueox]

12. Candidate Challenge

For everyone that likes Strickland, he is endorsed by 21st Century Democrats located in Washington DC. Their candidates are competent and are people we want leading this country. I follow most of their candidates campaigns and I just found out that they are looking for one more candidate to support. They are holding this CANDIDATE CHALLENGE to have people vote for who they want to run in the elections and such. Here are all the details from the site <http://www.21stcenturydems.org/candidates/endorsement>

The Challenge Started yesterday (October 17, 2006) and ends at noon next Tuesday (October 24, 2006)

The 5 Candidates are -

1. Christine Jennings (U.S. Congress, Florida District 13, Open Seat)
<http://www.christinejenningsforcongress.com/>

2. Mary Jo Kilroy (U.S. Congress, Ohio District 15, Challenger Seat)
<http://www.kilroyforcongress.com/>

3. Patricia Madrid (U.S. Congress, New Mexico District 1, Challenger Seat)
<http://www.madridforcongress.com/>

4. Patrick Murphy (U.S. Congress, Pennsylvania District 8, Challenger Seat)
<http://www.murphy06.com/>

5. Dan Seals (U.S. Congress, Illinois District 10, Challenger Seat)
<http://www.dansealsforcongress.com/>

[xotrueblueox]

16. Just as 411 -

Dan Seals (U.S. Congress, Illinois District 10, Challenger Seat) won the endorsement from 21st century democrats.
If anyone wants to support him here is the link <https://www.21stcenturydems.org/donation>
He's a really good candidate and personally, I think he deserves a chance at winning the seat.

[Raster]

13. Blackwell belongs in a prison cell, not the Governor's Mansion.

The man is an insult to democracy.

[Eurobabe]

17. YOU GOT THAT RIGHT! BLACKKKWELL SUX

It was my extreme pleasure to vote against this creep by absentee ballot the a couple of weeks ago.

[OKIsItJustMe]

14. AP: Democrat Leads in Ohio Governor's Race

http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/O/OHIO_GOVERNOR?SITE=MIHOL&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT

Oct 18, 7:51 AM EDT

Democrat Leads in Ohio Governor's Race

By MATT LEINGANG
Associated Press Writer

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Democrat Ted Strickland has a nearly 2-1 lead over Republican Ken Blackwell with three weeks left in the race for governor, a poll released Wednesday shows.

The Quinnipiac University poll found 59 percent of likely Ohio voters favored Strickland, a Methodist minister and six-term congressman, while 32 percent backed Blackwell, Ohio's conservative secretary of state and a favorite of the religious right.

The poll reveals broad and deep support for Strickland, said Peter Brown, assistant director at the Quinnipiac polling institute in Hamden, Conn. Stickland drew the support of 90 percent of Democrats surveyed, 63 percent of independents and 22 percent of Republicans.

...

[warrens]

15. And a boot in the face to Ohio fascism

They were SOOOOO smug about Blackwell back when he had a lead. This is not a loss, it's a stomping.

[Ohio Joe]

18. Well, I've already cast my vote here in Ohio

and I know I voted for Strickland.

[tom_paine]

19. Will anyone be the least surprised when Blackwell "wins"?

I won't.

I hope I am wrong about the level of corruption in Imperial "voting", but that it what IO believe and we must be ready for it.

[keta11]

20. Is that projection before or after Diebold?