Economic woes hurt Ohio Dems' prospects

COLUMBUS, Ohio - A lot of people who have lost jobs -- or know someone who has -- now want to see the names of Democrats on pink
slips.

And that's jeopardizing the party's chances in Ohio and all across the country in November's elections.

In this big swing-voting state, Democratic Gov. Ted Strickland is in a dogfight for re-election. Senate candidate Lee Fisher may
be even worse off.

As many as six House Democrats could lose their jobs this fall. Recession-fueled animosity is dominating every
race, giving Republicans hope of huge victories.

In Ohio, like almost everywhere else, voters don't much care for Washington, Wall Street or anything resembling the establishment.

They grouse about every politician, including President Barack Obama, whom Ohioans played a critical role in electing.