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Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Bowling Green State University poll shows Trump approval underwater in Ohio
U.S. President Donald Trump holds up a chart while speaking during a 'Make America Wealthy Again' trade announcement event in the Rose Garden at the White House on April 2, 2025 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by) One hundred days into his second presidential term, Donald Trump's support in Ohio is softening. Just two months ago, the president's approval rating was six points higher than disapproval. Now he's under water. Although job approval is a different question than who to back in an election, it's a notable deficit for someone who won the state by 11 points last November. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX 'Consistent with many national polls, we find that Trump has lost considerable support over his first 100 days, suggesting his honeymoon was short-lived,' Bowling Green State University political scientist Robert Alexander said. 'Having a net negative favorability rating in a state he won by 11 points should be of concern for Trump nationwide.' Alexander also said if the numbers continue to slide, 'we can expect the hopes of Democrats in Ohio to increase as they look to the 2026 election.' The data comes from a poll conducted by BGSU's Democracy and Public Policy Network. Pollsters contacted 800 registered voters from April 18-24 and the poll has a margin of error of +/- 4 percentage points. The bulk of their contacts were people they previously polled in February; 235 respondents had not been contacted before. The April survey shows Trump's base of supporters remains intact, while independents and Democrats are disenchanted with his performance. On a handful of broad qualitative question regarding respect for the country abroad, anxiety levels of respondent and whether Trump's performance has compared to expectations, the negative responses led, but fell short of a majority. BGSU political scientist Melissa Miller said, despite Republicans' 2024 double-digit victory in Ohio, 'Trump administration policies appear to be a mixed bag in the Buckeye State.' A majority of respondents supported federal recognition of only two sexes, and declaring an emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border. But most respondents opposed renaming the Gulf of Mexico, withdrawing from the World Health Organization and pardoning Jan. 6 defendants. Tariff policy, however, was a glaring exception. A majority opposed Trump's 25% tariff on Canada and Mexico, but offered support for a 10% tariff on China. As of April 9, the import duties on most Chinese goods sit at 145%. According to the White House some goods will face a 245% tariff. By a 2-to-1 margin, the poll's respondents said tariffs will hurt them personally, and 49% said the policy will hurt the United States. Just 38% said tariffs will be beneficial for the country. Respondents were also dubious about who stands to gain from the policy. Sixty percent said the benefits will flow to the wealthy and large corporations. Meanwhile, majorities agreed that tariffs will harm small businesses, labor unions, the middle class, the working class, and the car industry. 'No matter how you look at it,' Alexander said, 'Ohio voters do not like what they are seeing with Trump's tariff policies.' Pollsters asked about the upcoming governor's race, as well. Among Republican candidates, entrepreneur and former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy leads the field by a vast margin. Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel and Attorney General Dave Yost garnered 14% and 13% support respectively, while Ramaswamy has the backing of 64% of GOP voters. All three Republican candidates have an edge over the only declared Democratic candidate, former Ohio Department of Health director Amy Acton. The poll suggests Acton, a first-time candidate, has work to do consolidating Democratic support. Given the choice, 59% of respondents said they'd prefer former U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown as the nominee to Acton's 20%. Former U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan got 16% of the total. Miller argued there are warning signs in their figures about distrust in the federal government. Among Republicans, that figure ticked upwards slightly, but within the margin of error. For Democrats and independents the increase was larger. 'While rising distrust in the federal government among Ohio Democrats is not particularly surprising,' Miller argued, 'the 8-point increase in distrust among independents between February and April could have real consequences. Independents tend to be the holy grail in U.S. elections.' Follow Ohio Capital Journal Reporter Nick Evans on X or on Bluesky. SUPPORT: YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE
Miami Herald
19-03-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Eddie George's son enters transfer portal shortly after father's exit
According to a report by On3sports, Tennessee State defensive lineman Eriq George, son of former Tennessee State head coach and Heisman Trophy winner Eddie George, has decided to leave the Nashville, Tennessee, HBCU and enter the transfer portal. Standing 6 feet 2 inches and weighing 280 pounds, Eriq George emerged as a formidable presence in HBCU football over the past two years. In the 2024 season, George finished with 57 tackles, 5.5 sacks, and a forced fumble, leading the team with 12.5 tackles for loss and showcasing his ability to disrupt opposing offenses. His performance earned him second-team All-Big South-OVC honors. Before his collegiate career, Eriq attended Montgomery Bell Academy in Nashville, Tennessee. His decision to commit to Tennessee State was influenced by the opportunity to play under the guidance of his father, Eddie George, who was appointed TSU's head coach in April 2021. In March 2025, Eddie George accepted the head coaching position at Bowling Green State University (BGSU), marking a return to Ohio, where he reached legendary status as a Heisman Trophy-winning running back at Ohio State. His tenure at Tennessee State ended with a 24-22 record over four seasons, including leading the Tigers to their first FCS playoff appearance since 2013. Following his father's move, speculation has naturally begun about Eriq's potential transfer to BGSU to continue his football career under his father's mentorship. A move that would not only reunite the father-son duo but likely bolster BGSU's defensive line with proven talent. As of now, there has been no official confirmation of Eriq's transfer intentions. BGSU has been active in the transfer portal, enhancing its defensive front. Notably, redshirt freshman defensive lineman Marcus Moore, who stands at 6-foot-3 and weighs 310 pounds, committed to the Falcons. BGSU has also secured commitments from defensive linemen KJ Brown and Ashton Yeager for the 2025 season. The program has experienced departures at the position as well. Including defensive lineman Bam Booker entering the transfer portal. Eriq George's exit from TSU and the possibility of reuniting with his father at BGSU present an intriguing storyline. Especially as he continues to develop into an NFL prospect. As the situation develops, the HBCU community and college football enthusiasts alike await official announcements regarding Eriq's next steps. The post Eddie George's son enters transfer portal shortly after father's exit appeared first on HBCU Gameday. Copyright HBCU Gameday 2012-2025
Yahoo
09-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Bowling Green hires Heisman winner Eddie George as football coach
Myles Garrett re-signing with the Cleveland Browns wasn't the only huge football news coming out of Ohio on Sunday. A college team in the Buckeye State made a huge splash by hiring a Heisman winner from Ohio State as its head football coach. Eddie George is the new coach at Bowling Green. George was 24-22 in four seasons at Tennessee State. He turned the program around and led it to an FCS player bid in 2024. 𝙄𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙊𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 ... Let's welcome the 21st head coach in BGSU program history - Eddie George is back home in the great State of Ohio!!! @EddieGeorge2727 x #AyZiggy 🟠🟤📰 — BGSU Football (@BG_Football) March 9, 2025 George, 51, will coach at a school about two hours from Columbus. He starred for Ohio State as a running back from 1992-95. He rushed for 3,578 yards and 43 touchdowns in four seasons. In his senior year, George ran for 1,826 yards and 23 touchdowns. He won the Heisman Trophy and was the 14th overall pick in the 1996 NFL draft by the Houston Oilers. In a 10-year NFL career, he rushed for 10,441 yards and 76 touchdowns. George played nine seasons with the Oilers/Tennessee Titans before finishing his career with one season as a Dallas Cowboy. "I am truly excited to be the head coach at Bowling Green State University," George said. "Bowling Green is a wonderful community that has embraced the school and the athletics department. We are eager to immerse ourselves in the community and help build this program to the greatness it deserves. I am overwhelmed with excitement and joy for the possibilities this opportunity holds. I'm also thrilled to be back in the great state of Ohio, where I played my college football. I look forward to meeting the team, the coaches, everyone in the athletics department and everyone in the BGSU and Bowling Green community." Bowling Green is coming off a pair of 7-6 seasons. Before that, the Falcons went seven straight campaigns without finishing better than .500. As our head football coach, he will pursue excellence in all aspects of competition in the arena. More importantly, beyond the arena, he will exemplify what excellence looks like in the classroom, in life, in business, and in relationships with people," Vice President for Athletics Strategy Derek van der Merwe said. Bowling Green will play Cincinnati, Liberty and Louisville before George's Falcons begin their MAC schedule in 2025. This article originally appeared on Touchdown Wire: Heisman winner Eddie George named coach at Bowling Green
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Ohio governor's race poll: Ramaswamy a favorite, Sherrod Brown has strong backing
Former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy appears to be an early GOP favorite in the 2026 Ohio governor's race, while former Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) leads among Democrats, according to a recent poll. The poll — conducted in February by the Bowling Green State University (BGSU) Democracy and Public Policy Research Network and YouGov — shows Ramaswamy leading the pack of Republican candidates in the race, with 61 percent support from prospective GOP primary voters in Ohio. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Heather Hill follow, with 24 percent support and 9 percent support, respectively. The BGSU/YouGov poll shows Ramaswamy is more well known than the other two candidates, which pollsters said 'is likely driving much of his early support.' They also noted that the survey was conducted before President Trump endorsed Ramaswamy's candidacy. The poll examined the state of the Democratic primary race — which so far includes only one candidate, former Ohio Health Director Amy Acton. Pollsters asked prospective Democratic primary voters about Acton, as well as two other mainstays in Democratic politics in Ohio: Brown, who lost his Senate reelection bid in 2024, and former Rep. Tim Ryan (D-Ohio), who ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the upper chamber against Vice President Vance in 2022. Asked which candidate they would like to be the Democratic nominee for governor in 2026, 59 percent of prospective Democratic Ohio voters said Brown, 20 percent said Acton and 17 percent said Ryan. In a hypothetical two-way contest between Acton and Ryan, prospective Democratic primary voters were split 46 percent to 45 percent, respectively. The poll was conducted Feb. 14-21, 2025, and included 800 registered Ohio voters. The margin of error is 4 percentage points. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
04-03-2025
- Politics
- The Hill
Ohio governor's race poll: Ramaswamy a favorite, Sherrod Brown has strong backing
Former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy appears to be an early GOP favorite in the 2026 Ohio governor's race, while former Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) leads among Democrats, according to a recent poll. The poll — conducted in February by Bowling Green State University (BGSU) Democracy and Public Policy Research Network and YouGov — shows Ramaswamy leading the pack of Republican candidates in the race, with 61 percent support from prospective GOP primary voters in Ohio. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Heather Hill follow, with 24 percent support and 9 percent support, respectively. The BGSU/YouGov poll shows Ramaswamy is more well known than the other two candidates, which pollsters said 'is likely driving much of his early support.' They also noted that the survey was conducted before President Trump endorsed Ramaswamy's candidacy. The poll examined the state of the Democratic primary race — which so far includes only one candidate, former Ohio Health Director Amy Acton. Pollsters asked prospective Democratic primary voters about Acton, as well as two other mainstays in Democratic politics in Ohio: Brown, who lost his Senate reelection bid in 2024, and former Rep. Tim Ryan (D-Ohio), who ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the upper chamber against Vice President Vance in 2022. Asked which candidate they would like to be the Democratic nominee for governor in 2026, 59 percent of prospective Democratic Ohio voters said Brown, 20 percent said Acton and 17 percent said Ryan. In a hypothetical two-way contest between Acton and Ryan, prospective Democratic primary voters were split 46 percent to 45 percent, respectively. The poll was conducted Feb. 14-21, 2025, and included 800 Ohio registered voters. The margin of error is 4 percentage points.
