How much of the loss for Blackwell is due to 2004? and Kerry claiming Blackwell gave the election to Bush?
I would place the lion's share of the blame on Taft. Then the fact that the Republican establishment didn't back him.
His nomination was a real conservative grassroots effort, but he didn't get the support he needed, and he couldn't pry himself away from Taft's disaster..........even though he fought it all the way.
It's a real loss for Ohio. And Strickland..............ARRRGHHHH!!!!