According to a Wall Street Journal/Zogby poll, Blackwell leads against the prospective Democratic challenger:

(Columbus, January 19, 2006) In dramatic results that could settle the Ohio GOP primary, the Wall Street Journal’s Zogby Poll today showed Republican Secretary of State Ken Blackwell leading Democrat Congressman Ted Strickland in a head to head general election survey by 4.5% (45.9% to 41.4%). The poll showed Attorney General Jim Petro trailing Strickland by 7.5% (41.8% to 34.3%) with the third GOP candidate, Auditor Betty Montgomery, trailing Strickland by more than 10% (42.8% to 32.5%). The survey had a margin of error of 2.8% (plus or minus) and was conducted January 6-12, 2006.

“This is conclusive evidence that Ken Blackwell is the best candidate to represent the GOP in the fall. It’s time to clear the field and prepare for November,” said Blackwell campaign manager Mike Hernon.

In Ohio we need a very strong candidate for governor - with current Republican governor Taft being amazingly disliked by the Ohio electorate, we need a Republican who can take Ohio is an entirely new, conservative direction. Ken Blackwell may very well be that man. We don't endorse in the primaries, but Ohio GOP voters should take careful note of this poll as they get ready to nominate a candidate.

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