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Portman leads Fisher in U.S. Senate poll; Obama approval lags
Republican Rob Portman leads Democrat Lee Fisher, 45-39 percent, among likely voters in the U.S. Senate race in a Rasmussen Reports poll released on Tuesday, July 20.
Also in the poll, 46 percent of likely voters approve of President Barack Obama’s performance, down from three percentage points from last month.
The economy continues to be a major issue in the Senate race, with 48 percent saying it’s getting worse and 27 percent saying it’s getting better.
Among those who say it’s improving, Fisher gets 75 percent support. However, among those who say the economy’s getting worse, 68 percent back Portman.
Also in the poll, 55 percent somewhat disapprove or strongly disapprove of Democratic Gov. Ted Strickland’s performance as governor, while 44 percent strongly or somewhat approve of Strickland’s performance.
The poll was taken on Monday, July 19, with 750 likely voters and has a margin of error of plus or minus 4 percentage points
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By Gregg Norris
August 18, 2010 8:37 PM | Link to this
What about polls including the other US Senate candidate, Eric Deaton? Among the people I know this is the guy to look to for real change, Portman and Fisher are both insiders and have been in politics for years. We need to start looking for real people to fill offices not more of what has driven us to near bankruptcy. Take a look at www.deatonforsenate.com
By Gregg Norris
August 18, 2010 8:34 PM | Link to this
What about polls including the other US Senate candidate, Eric Deaton? Among the people I know this is the guy to look to for real change, Portman and Fisher are both insiders and have been in politics for years. We need to start looking for real people to fill offices not more of what has driven us to near bankruptcy. Take a look at www.deatonforsenate.com
By Stephen
July 21, 2010 7:14 PM | Link to this
we are doomed!
By Kevin S.
July 21, 2010 5:03 AM | Link to this
Given Rasmussen’s pronounced Republican house effect, this poll probably means they’re really tied.
By Erica
July 21, 2010 2:59 AM | Link to this
IT TOOK FMR. GOV TAFT 16 AND HIS REPUBLICAN CRONIE TO DRIVE OHIO INTO THIS DITCH,AND NOW YOU WANT TO BLAME DEMOCRATS AND SOON AS THINGS ARE GOIN THE RIGHT WAY! WE AS A COUNTRY ARE A SUCKER FOR PUNISHMENT!!!!
By Erica
July 21, 2010 2:57 AM | Link to this
IT TOOK FMR. GOV TAFT 16 AND HIS REPUBLICAN CRONIE TO DRIVE OHIO INTO THIS DITCH,AND NOW YOU WANT TO BLAME DEMOCRATS AND SOON AS THINGS ARE GOIN THE RIGHT WAY! WE AS A COUNTRY ARE A SUCKER FOR PUNISHMENT!!!!
By JP
July 20, 2010 9:22 PM | Link to this
Portman and Kaisch: now there’s a pair!
By Paula
July 20, 2010 8:13 PM | Link to this
Great news - Ohioans are figuring this out! Vote Portman for Senate and Kasich for Governor - new leadership that is so badly needed in Ohio.
By bobby
July 20, 2010 4:34 PM | Link to this
Hurrah!