Gov. Ted Strickland's approval rating has fallen but he still has a majority of support from voters, according to a poll released by the Quinnipiac Polling Institute.

Strickland has a 54 percent approval rating, down from ratings in the high 50s and 60s earlier this year.

Former U.S. Sen. Mike DeWine is viewed favorably by 43 percent of likely voters and unfavorably by 24 percent.

Republicans told PolitickerOH.com this summer that DeWine is considering a run for governor. 

Fifty-six percent of Republicans have a favorable opinion of DeWine. Less known but well liked are former U.S. Reps. John Kasich (R-Westerville) and Rob Portman (R-Cincinnati). Kasich is viewed favorably by 30 percent of Republicans and Portman by 20 percent. 

Neither Kasich nor Portman have favorability ratings in the twenties or higher.

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