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.