R2000/DKos OH-GOV: Another Poll Shows It Close

Research2000/DailyKos Ohio Poll conducted 7/6-7/8 of 600 RVs:

Gov. Ted Strickland (D) 44%
Fmr. Rep. John Kasich (R) 39%

This is now the 3rd straight poll to show this race within 5 points, pretty much clearing up any polling ambiguities. All things considered, Strickland's numbers really aren't terrible, as 44% view him favorably while just 40% view him unfavorably, but they're a far cry from where they were a few months ago. 57% have no opinion of Kasich, not surprising considering he hasn't been in Congress since Bill Clinton was President, but he does have a solid 31%/12% rating among those who know him; even Democrats are evenly split at 18%/19%. Kasich is an interesting and charismatic campaigner-he had a show on FOXNews for several years-which could provide an interesting contrast to the more reserved Strickland.

SLIGHT ADVANTAGE FOR STRICKLAND.