OH-2010/PPP: Portman (R) in good shape

[Tender Branson]

Rob Portman (R) - 41%
Lee Fisher (D) - 39%

Rob Portman (R) - 40%
Tim Ryan (D) - 34%

Rob Portman (R) - 42%
Jennifer Brunner (D) - 34%

Favorable Ratings:

Fisher: 40% favorable, 32% unfavorable
Portman: 28% favorable, 23% unfavorable
Ryan: 26% favorable, 27% unfavorable
Brunner: 34% favorable, 36% unfavorable

PPP surveyed 578 Ohio voters on January 17th and 18th. The survey’s margin of error is
+/-4.1%. Other factors, such as refusal to be interviewed and weighting, may introduce
additional error that is more difficult to quantify.

http://www.publicpolicypolling.com/pdf/PPP_Release_Ohio_119.pdf

[Tender Branson]

Portman probably has higher name recognition because he's actually announced his candidacy

Yes, that, and according to this poll the Democrats are only getting 50-60% of Democratic voters while Portman already receives 80% of Republicans ...