The University of Cincinnati's Ohio Poll has good news for Democrats. In the Senate race:
Ohio Poll (PDF) by the University of Cincinnati. 5/11-5/20. Likely voters. MoE 3.8%
Rob Portman (R) 46
Lee Fisher (D) 47
And in the governor's race:
Ted Strickland (D) 49
John Kasich (R) 44
Fisher's lead is obviously well within the margin of error, virtually a tie. But if a poll is going to find someone up by a point, better it be the Dem. And this result shows that this open seat is very much in play and could provide a key pick-up for Democrats.
Strickland holds a lead, but it's a narrow one and he is an incumbent under 50%, so we can't breathe easy yet. Strickland's overall approval provides added encouragement, though -- it has risen by seven points since October. Fisher's fortunes rest to a significant degree on Strickland's in this election, which gives his performance added importance.
Add this poll to the pile of polls showing good news for Democrats this week.