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Perennial Swing State Ohio Looks Blue

Rejuvenated local Dems bode well for Obama campaign

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(Newser) – Ohio is the ultimate swing state: Since 1960 no president has been elected without winning its electoral votes, and in 2004, by the narrowest of margins, it delivered George W. Bush a second term. But this time around, Democrats are confident of their chances, the Economist reports. The state party has been rejuvenated after a long spell in the political wilderness.

2006 was good for Ohio Democrats: Sherrod Brown easily flipped a Senate seat, Ted Strickland rode a 24-point victory into the governor's mansion, and Dems took control of virtually all state offices. But this year's polls remain close, with Barack Obama holding an average lead of just 1.5 points. But its fate will probaly hinge on turnout—and the bigger, hungrier Democratic Party should give John McCain lots to worry about.

Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland introduces Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama and Barack's wife Michelle Obama, Friday, June 13, 2008, in Columbus, Ohio.
Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland introduces Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama and Barack's wife Michelle Obama, Friday, June 13, 2008, in Columbus, Ohio.   (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)
Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, speaks to the media on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, Feb. 29, 2008.
Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, speaks to the media on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, Feb. 29, 2008.   (AP Photo/Lawrence Jackson)
Ohio, which has voted for every president since 1960, seems to favor the Democrats this year.
Ohio, which has voted for every president since 1960, seems to favor the Democrats this year.   ((c) Joe Shlabotnik)
Ohio, which has voted for every president since 1960, seems to favor the Democrats this year.
Ohio, which has voted for every president since 1960, seems to favor the Democrats this year.   ((c) williac)
Barack Obama answers a question while campaigning at the Stivers School for the Arts Friday, July 11, 2008 in Dayton, Ohio.
Barack Obama answers a question while campaigning at the Stivers School for the Arts Friday, July 11, 2008 in Dayton, Ohio.   (AP Photo/David Kohl)
John McCain waves to people on the street after holding a press conference outside Schmidt's Fudge Haus in Columbus, Ohio, Thursday, July 24, 2008.
John McCain waves to people on the street after holding a press conference outside Schmidt's Fudge Haus in Columbus, Ohio, Thursday, July 24, 2008.   (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
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