People convicted of inducing panic at Ohio high schools and colleges may soon face more time in prison or youth detention centers. That’s because the Ohio Senate today approved a bill, already okayed by the House, that bumps up penalties for bomb threats and violence at educational facilities.

At the moment, Ohio Governor Ted Strickland is popular among democrats and republicans alike. That has fueled speculation that whoever becomes the Democratic nominee for President might pick Strickland as a running mate to try to ensure that the Buckeye State would vote Democratic. But a new public opinion poll shows that might not be a sure-fire strategy.