November 11, 2009
Posted: November 11th, 2009 11:33 AM ET
Strickland's approval rating is slipping, a new poll suggests.
Strickland's approval rating is slipping, a new poll suggests.

(CNN) – There is more evidence Wednesday that now is not a good time to be an incumbent governor facing re-election next year.

According to a new Quinnipiac University poll, Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland's approval rating now stands at 45 percent, with 43 percent of Buckeye state voters saying they disapprove of the job he's doing. The 45 percent approval rating is Strickland's lowest score in Quinnpiac polling since he won the governor's office in the 2006 election.

Strickland, a Democrat and former congressman, is up for re-election next year. The survey indicates that he's tied with possible Republican challenger John Kasich in a hypothetical 2010 match-up for governor. Strickland held a 10 point lead over Kasich, a former congressman, in a Quinnipiac poll conducted in September.

The survey, released Wednesday morning, suggests that Ohio voters see Kasich as better able to handle rebuilding the state economy and the budget. According to the poll, by 19 percent voters disapprove of how Strickland's handling the economy.

"When Quinnipiac University first began asking about a Strickland-Kasich race for Governor in February, the incumbent held a 56 -26 percent lead over his challenger. Now they are dead even. Obviously a lot has changed: the Governor's own ratings have gone down more than the challenger's have come up," says Peter Brown, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute.
The Quinnipiac University poll was conducted November 5-9, with 1,123 Ohio voters questioned by telephone. The survey's sampling error is plus or minus 2.9 percentage points.

CNN Deputy Political Director Paul Steinhauser contributed to this report

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Filed under: Ohio


Proud to be a Liberal American (edited)   November 11th, 2009 3:01 pm ET

America seems to be forgetting the truth:

This is George Bush's economy; this is Dick Cheney's economy!

8 years of Bush and Cheney; 5 Trillion dollars added to the debt: 2 lost wars, Republic congressional rule (the worst in history) from
1994-2006. The American people can't seem to count very well. Add to these Republican pathologies the following: Wall Street out of control; corporate control of government; little or no regulation of food and drug standards.

The American people–above all Republicans–can't seem to count, reason, think...

tom in Tennessee   November 11th, 2009 3:01 pm ET

There is no one with any economic sense that would be doing what the dems are doing to the economy. The dems know their actions are having negative effects and they don't care. They believe capitalism is evil and want to hobble our economy rather than see it flourish. It's not about wealth redistribution it's about the destruction of wealth.Is it any wonder people are moving away from the democrats. The liberal media (especially CNN) continue to provide them with cover because they have been bought off.

Proud to be a Liberal American   November 11th, 2009 2:58 pm ET

America seems to be forgetting the truth:

This is George Bush's economy; this is Dick Cheney's economy!

8 years of Bush and Cheney; 5 Trillion dollars added to the debt: 2 lost wars, Republic congressional rule (the worst in history) from
1994-2006. The American people can't seem to count very well. Add to these Republican pathologies the following: Wall Street out of control; corporate control of government; little or no regulation of food and drug standards.

The American people–above Republicans–can't seem to count, reason, think...

Hammerer   November 11th, 2009 2:50 pm ET

What an excuse other than "it's Bush's fault" from a Democrat.
He could call in Clinton and Obama and Biden although that did not work in the last two elections. Better blame Bush.

Luke Brown   November 11th, 2009 2:37 pm ET

George Bush recklessly drove the global economy to near-meltdown.

Now the voters want to blame the Dems? Obama is the only reason we have not had a harder landing. Jeez give the guy some credit.

Mike in LR   November 11th, 2009 2:36 pm ET

Better vote this guy out before you wind up like California, New York, Detroit and all the other goverments the liberals have trashed with their big government socialist poicies.

Fools and their freedoms are soon parted   November 11th, 2009 2:30 pm ET

Good for OHIO!

Vic of New York   November 11th, 2009 2:28 pm ET

Ohioans, after getting screwed up the whazzoo by George Bush Jr. and the Republicans in Washington – you would actually vote for them again?

Jeez, that's like a battered wife defending her husband!

zap01   November 11th, 2009 2:25 pm ET

If you own a company, be republican, if you work for a company, be democrat. Any idiot on the opposite has been led by their family into maintaining their party choice. Look outside the box.

Josie   November 11th, 2009 2:24 pm ET

What? That $800 billion dollar job creating/saving Stimulus plan didn't work? It didn't create any jobs? How can that be? It was Obama that said it would, and he hasn't lied yet. So just what is going on?

AJP   November 11th, 2009 2:14 pm ET

I am a Democrat, but Kasich has made good use of the TV media while he has been out of office. He has not made any political blundrs while out of office.

He comes over as a strong, honest person and I believe he could win.

zap01   November 11th, 2009 2:13 pm ET

Call republicans as you see them. Party of No. No reform. No review of war. No to medicare now yes to medicare. No to cap and trade. No to freedom of choice. No to truth. No to any change to any thing. The only "yes" I have seen from repugs... Die quickly.

Albo58   November 11th, 2009 2:08 pm ET

I don't want to say that every financially-strapped state and major city has a Democrat in charge, but most do. It's taken some states and cities years to figure it out, but some are finally voting these incompetent and tax/spend thieves out of office!

Seriously, Left   November 11th, 2009 2:08 pm ET

Ohio would do well to elect John Kasich as their next governer. He was a point man in the republican congress which balanced the budget in the 90's leading to surpluses during the Clinton presidency. Funny how people give all the credit to Clinton when it was the republican majority in congress that balanced the federal budget.

charlotte, nc   November 11th, 2009 2:07 pm ET

I am from Ohio and prior to Strickland, it was run by a Republican for at least 16 years. Strickland came in after probably the most corrupt and terrible Governor in Ohio's history, Republican Bob Taft....Strickland has had to deal with a lot after that disaster of an administration. Ohio has been struggling for years and years under Republican rule...

it is 3 Am and nobody is home   November 11th, 2009 2:00 pm ET

Strickland calls the White House every day at 3 AM Has been calling for 9 months for help - Nobody answers the phone

Keith in Austin   November 11th, 2009 1:52 pm ET

ALL Dems up for re-election should be shaking in their boots! Kasich will win in a landslide.

Mike in MN   November 11th, 2009 1:49 pm ET

Democrats are down and Republicans are up.
It's the economy stupid, and I'm talking to Obama and the Democrats. Spending ourselves to oblivion will not fix the economy, just put us in a hole we may not be able to climb out of.

john   November 11th, 2009 1:42 pm ET

Kasich is the best politician in America. We miss him in Washington. It isn't often that a truly intelligent, thoughtful, and honest politician comes along.

No More Incumbents   November 11th, 2009 1:39 pm ET

Get rid of all the incumbents.

Willy Brown   November 11th, 2009 1:29 pm ET

How that Gov. working for you now Ohio? Time for a change!

Truth-Bomb Thrower   November 11th, 2009 1:28 pm ET

Not a good time to be an INCUMBENT? More like not a good time to be a DEMOCRAT. People are starting to wake up.

Susan   November 11th, 2009 1:20 pm ET

The problems that many of these states are experiencing is too much spending, the government, whether State or Federal cannnot be all things to all people! We simply cannot afford it. Cut the budget and stop the out of control spending! The same with the Federal Government!

Padraig   November 11th, 2009 1:20 pm ET

When your constituents loose there jobs, homes, etc... they will look at who is responsible and in charge. What has he done for his state, when the ratings are low it tells me the politician is not doing their job. Obviously, the governor is not doing his job.

Fitz in Texas   November 11th, 2009 1:09 pm ET

Not looking good for the Democrats in the upcoming election(s). Why is that not surprising.

Joseph-Ohio   November 11th, 2009 1:02 pm ET

Come On Buckeyes! Must we be so small minded? Our state is just now coming out of 8 years of the Taft Wrecking ball. How soon you forget! Strickland is doing all he can to improve Ohio. Funny how people pass the buck of blame in this world. Sorry Ted, you know those conservatives have to blame someone other than themselves....You still have my vote!

Lisa   November 11th, 2009 12:57 pm ET

The Democrats are solely responsible for the state of the country today. The majority of the American people agree ,which is why the Democrats will lose in EVERY upcoming election. You had the opportunity but you got greedy. Also, why do you feel the need to call Republican's names? Isn't that a bit childish?

Rueben   November 11th, 2009 12:48 pm ET

You think!! Look at all the states that have a democratic majority and they top of the list of financial disasters. Just to name two – New York and California. Gov. Schwarzenegger in CA has vetoed plenty but he cannot stop their legislative body from further wrecking a beautiful state – its a joke.

Moderate Democrat   November 11th, 2009 12:44 pm ET

They had two republicans in office prior to Strickland. It's republicans that ruined the economy. Nothing ever good comes from republicans. Their policies are firmly grounded on the principals of 'do nothing and hope God sorts it out...because we are too lazy".

If you want to ruin a city, county, state or country, elect a republican. Elect a democrat for positive results.

Typical Republican   November 11th, 2009 12:41 pm ET

When it comes to terrorism, Republicans are usually the party of choice. When it comes to patriotism, Democrats win hands down.

People need to decide if they would rather be terrorist or patriots. Never mind how retarded republicans are, that's simply a birth defect we all have in common, it's actually the reason we believe such nonsense like "republicans create jobs' despite the fact that it's proven to be wrong over history. We are retarded, full blown morons in fact. We are not capable of doing anything productive ever. We simply spew ignorant and false lies. And we like it that way!

Ignorance is bliss and us republicans are the most blissfull people on earth!

C. Farrell, Houston, Tx   November 11th, 2009 12:38 pm ET

How could Ohio ever support another Republican after Bush put them in soup lines, it doesn't make any sense. Being a native of Ohio myself I know the destruction the Bush administration created in Ohio long before President Obama came into office. There are hard working people in Ohio who lost their pensions under the Bush administration and they will never back another Republican.

John Riggs   November 11th, 2009 12:38 pm ET

There is nothing wrong with Gov. Strickland. I am a republican in a republican county, and I am so glad Taft is out of office. This is a difficult time to govern and Strickland is doing his best. Kasich has nothing to offer, no suggestions, no options. At least our present gov. is trying.

michael   November 11th, 2009 12:33 pm ET

Let's hope Ohio is smarter than New Jersey. New Jersey elected the republican and former head of Goldman Sachs. Good luck with that NJ.

Who put the twit in twitter? Sarah!   November 11th, 2009 12:29 pm ET

Ohio is suffering much like Michigan and most other states. The problems affecting us are mostly the result of decisions made in Washington (Bush) as well as decisions made on Wall St., not in the governor's mansion.

Dimslie   November 11th, 2009 12:25 pm ET

All Dims are going to have that problem.

Wise Latina   November 11th, 2009 12:24 pm ET

Kasich will toast this guy. Quit now, Strickland, while you have the slightest morsel of reputation left...

We Won Get Over It   November 11th, 2009 12:13 pm ET

What I can't understand is this...they had two republicans governors maybe more before the democrat won office. So that was about ten years of republican control. How in the Sam Hill do stupid people expect a democrat come in and in less than a year or two turn the whole situation around. It just doesn't make sense. And the stupid butts who believe this are only listening to the vapid, greedy hate filled voices of republcians.

LacrosseMom   November 11th, 2009 12:12 pm ET

TOO BAD! The governors can't really control the economy! And sadly Americans refuse to read and educate themselves about the what CAUSED the Great Recession, the GOP continues to spew its LIES.

America do YOU REALIZE that the Great Recession BEGAN UNDER A GOP PRESIDENT?

Get Real   November 11th, 2009 12:06 pm ET

Bye Bye Teddy, you and Bob Taft can tell the same story.

Right Leaning Independent   November 11th, 2009 12:06 pm ET

When it comes to creating jobs, the Repubs are normally the better candidate. When it comes to hand outs, the Dems typically are the party of choice. People need to decide if they want jobs or hand outs!

strong   November 11th, 2009 12:05 pm ET

It's all about and for the politicians, isn't it? What's best for them, how they will benefit, etc.

The average citizen means absolutely nothing. No wonder apathy is pandemic.

Dutch/Bad Newz, VA   November 11th, 2009 12:01 pm ET

As a gay man, I'm happy to see this.

T'SAH from Virginia   November 11th, 2009 12:00 pm ET

And yet another POLL that states the Democrats are in trouble because of the Economy!! The economy has only ONE direction at this point and that is UP. If any person lives day by day worrying about the economy and blaming people who are currently in office need to get a LIFE.

I know that the economy is bad and I also have enough sense to realize that it could only get better in due time – no matter who is in office!!! I am not, however, going to lose sleep over it!! Maybe it's because I am used to "hand me downs" and "leftovers" and able to make ends meet for my family with what I have!!

southerncousin   November 11th, 2009 11:59 am ET

Obama taking another democrat down. Obama one and done.

JD   November 11th, 2009 11:54 am ET

I'm sure CNN and the White House will put a massive spin on another liberal Democrat being given his walking papers by people who are finally waking up to the reality of what a failure socialism truly is.

Rafael VA   November 11th, 2009 11:54 am ET

The forcast calls for a storm of Republicans hitting congress and some states.

Your weather man,

Raf

Gary, Los Angeles   November 11th, 2009 11:53 am ET

As long as Democrats continue to bank-roll Obama – they are going to continue to lose!

Hope to Change   November 11th, 2009 11:51 am ET

Conservatives, Independences and Republicans this is the time for us to help each other to vote this administration out of the office as soon as we get a chance in 2010 / 2012. It doesn’t matter if the candidate is Conservative, Independence or Republican we’ll have to vote one of the higher rate in to get rid of this administration. We should not divide our votes among us otherwise we’ll end up like in NY 23rd.

Republicans are the American Taliban   November 11th, 2009 11:49 am ET

So a devastated economy created by the Republican war machine is hurting a Democrats chances of getting reelected? Is CNN owned by Rupert Murdock also?

Fair is Fair   November 11th, 2009 11:46 am ET

Another one who will soon bite the dust. The 2 year nightmare of liberal majority will soon be over.

Enough   November 11th, 2009 11:46 am ET

Out with the Democruds...........take back our country before it's too late. The bankrupting of America must stop NOW!

all the news that's fit to omit   November 11th, 2009 11:41 am ET

Kasich is what is good about the Republican party, he hammers BOTH sides when deserved and PRAISES both when deserved REGARDLESS of party affiliation.

He also forgot more than Reid and Pelosi will ever know about the world, those two dem "leaders" are the most vacant dems of the bunch and if I were you dems I would hope that Reid and or Pelosi both get voted out, they are a joke.

Vets4Obama   November 11th, 2009 11:38 am ET

It could be worse, you could be South Carolina or California, with their republican governors TOTALLY messing up your state. If we get rid of every single republican, this country will finally move forward (and be a safer place to live).

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