That's why I called in Common Tator who just posted to me regarding this very subject. If he's not around to explain things to you, I'll just quote him.
There's more support for Blackwell than you know.
Here's one example.....
COLUMBUS POST ENDORSES BLACKWELL
COLUMBUS - Gubernatorial candidate Ken Blackwell yesterday received the endorsement of the Columbus Post, a prominent Central Ohio African-American newspaper.
The newspaper touted Blackwell's experience and bold solutions to Ohio's education and economic challenges.
"We endorse J. Kenneth Blackwell (R) who we believe has a greater sense of Ohio issues having served in an array of positions in local and state government including a stint as mayor of Cincinnati, Ohio state treasurer and secretary of state. He has some innovative ideas for school funding and job creation."
The newspaper also cited Blackwell's commitment to Ohio's African-American community.
"Throughout the years, Blackwell has stayed close to the black community and convinced skeptics with his arguments that he did not suppress the black vote in the 2004 election."
"As an entrepreneur, Blackwell turned around a struggling radio conglomerate and eventually sold it to black businesswoman Cathy Hughes of Radio One demonstrating a desire to support black businesses."
In addition, the Columbus Post questioned opponent Ted Strickland's lack of specific solutions to education, health care and jobs.
"Strickland speaks of his solutions in terms that are broad and voters are still unclear about his specific plans for education, health care and jobs. There is also the perception that Strickland's campaign has not been forceful enough in countering the aggressiveness of Blackwell's campaign in the black community, fostering suspicions that African-Americans' concerns will not be taken seriously."
Strickland is completely unqualified and at the extreme left. We have a week and a half, and that's a lifetime in politics.
Don't be discouraged by bogus polls and leftist tactics.
As for the polls, I've seen polls ebb and flow. Saw that in 2000 and 2004. With this race, the numbers only get worse as time goes by. http://realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2006/governor/oh/ohio_governor_race-5.html#polls Sure, there is a week and a half left. And you're right.....anything can happen. And for loyalists, I do urge don't give up. Stay with your man.
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