Ohio Senate: DeWine (R) by 9 (DUmmies desert Sherrod Brown)

Rasmussen ^ | 2/18/06

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February 18, 2006--The story of Paul Hackett's withdrawal from the U.S. Senate race in Ohio was a major event in the blogosphere and among political activists. But, just 18% of Ohio voters followed the story very closely. Another 22% said they followed it somewhat closely while 23% said they didn't follow the news on this topic at all.

Overall, 29% of the state's voters agree with Hackett and say he was betrayed by party leaders. Fifteen percent (15%) say he was not, but a majority of voters (55%) have no opinion on the topic. Among Democrats, 31% say he was betrayed and 24% say he was not.

Following Hackett's withdrawal, Republican Senator Mike DeWine has gained ground in his campaign for re-election. DeWine now leads Democratic Congressman Sherrod Brown by nine percentage points, 46% to 37% (see crosstabs).

A month ago, DeWine was ahead by five points, 45% to 40%.

Brown's support among Democrats has fallen from 77% in January to 69% this month. Next month's Ohio election poll will provide a hint as to whether this is just a temporary hiccup in the wake of the Hackett withdrawal or an ongoing problem for the Democrats' likely nominee.

[chalkfarmer]

Thanks for the update. I'm from a small town outside of Mansfield OH... I guess that is why I remember him and not Dewine. My girlfriends and I flirted with him at the Richland County Fair back in the 70s. I've been around the country the past 26 years...haven't been "back to Ohio" for ages.

[fromscratchmom]

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[raynearhood]

thanks a million.