Ohio Poll Released by Rasmussen Reports: Barack Obama 41%, John McCain 45%

Here are the latest results from the Ohio poll by Rasmussen Reports published on USAElectionPolls.com:

There were 700 voters polled on 8/18.

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Overall, 47% of Buckeye State voters offer a positive opinion of Obama. That’s fifteen points below the 62% with a favorable opinion of McCain.

In Ohio, McCain is supported by 87% of Republicans while 77% of Democrats say they’ll vote for Obama. The two men split the unaffiliated voters, but McCain wins more crossover vote: 15% of Democrats say they’ll vote for the Republican while just 7% of GOP faithful plan to vote for his opponent.

Thirty-eight percent (38%) of Ohio voters say it’s Very Likely their state will be the decisive state in the battle for the White House once again. Another 47% say it’s Somewhat Likely. Twelve percent (12%) say this unique role in the Electoral College improves the quality of life in the Buckeye State. Twenty-two percent (22%) say it detracts from the quality of life while 59% say it has no impact.

Just 11% say it’s more important for the state's Democratic governor Ted Strickland to help Obama win Ohio, but 84% believe it’s more important that for him to work to improve Ohio’s economy. Approval ratings for Strickland have slipped in the last couple of months-42% good or excellent and just 16% poor. Two months ago, 47% rated Strickland’s performance as good or excellent. Last month, that figure was 44%.

Source: Recent Polls, Electoral College Results