Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Ohio: Running Mate Impacts


More likely to vote for Obama

Less likely to vote for Obama

Voting Obama regardless of running mate

Voting McCain regardless of running mate

Clinton

19

15

34

29

Strickland

11

15

37

30

PPP tested Hillary Clinton and Ted Strickland as possible running mates for Barack Obama in Ohio, and found that even though Strickland has a very good approval rating, Clinton would be the better choice in the state.

Governor Strickland has a 47/26 approval rating, but when it comes to putting him on the ticket, 15% of Ohioans say that would make them less likely to vote for Obama, while just 11% say it would make them more likely to vote for him. Strickland has sworn off consideration for placement on the ticket, and this survey is confirmation that for the most part Ohio voters would like him to complete his term as Governor.

The poll also found that Obama choosing Senator Clinton as his running mate would have a net positive impact in the state. 19% said they would be more likely to vote for Obama, while 15% said her presence would make them less likely to support him.

Clinton's support is particularly strong among self identified Democrats- 28% of them would be more likely to vote for Obama if she was chosen as his running mate. She could be a deterrent to the independent voters Obama hopes to attract though- 27% of them would be less likely to vote for him with Clinton on the ticket.

Full results here.

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