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Is John Kasich Married?
By Stephanie Schorow - Politics DailyRepublican John Kasich, a former nine-term U.S. congressman and one-time potential presidential aspirant, is challenging Democratic incumbent Ted Strickland in this year's race for Ohio governor. As part of a Politics Daily series providing background about the major candidates in the 2010 midterm elections, here are answers to some frequently asked questions about Kasich's life. Is John Kasich married? Yes. Who is John Kasich's wife? She is the former Karen Waldbillig. How old is John Kasich's wife? Kasich's wife Karen is 46. What does John Kasich's wife do for a living? She is a former ...
How Old Is John Kasich?
By Stephanie Schorow - Politics DailyRepublican John Kasich, a former nine-term U.S. congressman and one-time potential presidential aspirant, is challenging Democratic incumbent Ted Strickland in this year's race for Ohio governor. As part of a Politics Daily series providing background about the major candidates in the 2010 midterm elections, here are answers to some frequently asked questions about Kasich's life. How old is John Kasich? Kasich is 58 years old. When was John Kasich born? John Richard Kasich was born on May 13, 1952. Where was John Kasich born? Kasich was born in Pennsylvania and grew up in McKee's Rocks, ...
Is Ted Strickland Married?
By Stephanie Schorow - Politics DailyDemocratic incumbent governor Ted Strickland of Ohio is seeking a second term in office against Republican challenger John Kasich, a former congressman. As part of a Politics Daily series providing background about the major candidates in the 2010 midterm elections, here are answers to some frequently asked questions about Strickland's life. Is Ted Strickland married? Yes. Who is Ted Strickland's wife? The former Frances Smith. How old is Ted Strickland 's wife? She is 69. What does Ted Strickland's wife do for a living? Frances Strickland is an educational psychologist who produced ...
How Old Is Ted Strickland?
By Stephanie Schorow - Politics DailyDemocratic incumbent governor Ted Strickland of Ohio is seeking a second term in office against Republican challenger John Kasich, a former congressman. As part of a Politics Daily series providing background about the major candidates in the 2010 midterm elections, here are answers to some frequently asked questions about Strickland's life. How old is Ted Strickland? Ted Strickland is 69 years old. When was Ted Strickland born? Strickland was born on Aug. 4, 1941. Where was Ted Strickland born? Strickland was born in Lucasville, Ohio. His family home was nearby, in an area called Duck ...
Senate and Governor Races Shaping Up as Close So Far in Ohio, Illinois
By Bruce Drake - Politics DailyThe races for governor and senate in two key Midwestern states -- Ohio and Illinois -- are starting out as close matches but not so in Indiana where GOP senate primary victor Dan Coats has a big lead over his Democratic foe, according to three polls released Friday. In Ohio, Democratic Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher, coming off his primary victory this week over Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner, is statistically tied with former Republican Rep. Rob Portman in their contest to fill the seat of retiring GOP Sen. George Voinovich, with Fisher ahead 43 percent to 42 percent with 4 percent preferring ...
Ted Strickland Has Shaky Lead Over John Kasich in Ohio Governor Race
By Bruce Drake - Politics DailyOhio's Democratic governor, Ted Strickland, is holding on to the lead he had last month over former Republican Rep. John Kasich, running ahead of Kasich by 44 percent to 38 percent with 17 percent undecided, according to a Quinnipiac University poll conducted April 21-26. But the poll numbers suggest some causes of concern for him. Last November, the two had been tied at 40 percent each, but in February and March, Strickland led by five points. Strickland, like many governors of states buffeted by the bad economy, had seen his favorability ratings suffer, but they appear to have recovered. ...
Strickland Takes Lead Over Kasich in Ohio Governor Race
By Bruce Drake - Politics DailyDemocratic Gov. Ted Strickland has gained on former Republican Rep. John Kasich, leading him 45 percent to 40 percent with 15 percent undecided, according to a Daily Kos/Research 2000 survey conducted April 5-7. The margin of error is 4 points. Both men have about the same level of support from members of their own parties are are roughly splitting the independent vote, 43 percent to 40 percent with 15 percent undecided. Strickland is seen favored by 47 percent and unfavorably by 41 percent with 12 percent having no opinion. Portman is seen favorably by 39 percent and unfavorably by 30 ...
Strickland and Kasich Tied in Ohio Governor Race
By Bruce Drake - Politics DailyOhio's Democratic governor, Ted Strickland, lately has been making gains in his bid for re-election after trailing former Rep. John Kasich in a series of polls. In the latest Rasmussen Reports survey, conducted March 30, he is in a statistical tie with the Republican. Kasich leads 46 percent to 45 percent with 2 percent preferring some other candidate and 7 percent undecided. In March, Kasich's margin was 49 percent to 38 percent, and in February it was 47 percent to 41 percent. The margin of error is 4.5 points. A Quinnipiac University poll that was conducted March 23-29 and released ...
Strickland Leading Kasich in Ohio Governor's Race
By Bruce Drake - Politics DailyOhio's Democratic governor, Ted Strickland, is leading former Republican Rep. John Kasich by 43 percent to 38 percent, with 17 percent undecided, in their race for the statehouse, according to a Quinnipiac University poll conducted March 23-29. The margin of error is 2.5 points. That's about the same margin Strickland had over Kasich in February. Last November, the two were tied at 40 percent each. Forty-six percent of voters see Strickland favorably while 35 percent don't, with 16 percent saying they don't know enough about him to express an opinion. The standout figure for Kasich is that ...
GOP's Kasich Leading an Unpopular Strickland in Ohio Governor Race
By Bruce Drake - Politics DailyFormer Republican Rep. John Kasich is leading Democratic Gov. Ted Strickland 42 percent to 37 percent with 21 percent undecided in Ohio's gubernatorial race, according to a Public Policy Polling survey conducted conducted March 20-21. The margin of error is 3.9 points. While 50 percent of voters at this point don't know enough about Kasich to express a favorable or unfavorable opinion of him, Strickland is suffering a high job disapproval rating, which seems to go along with being a governor nowadays when the bad economy is straining state budgets. Forty-seven percent disapprove of the job ...
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