Since Ohio has voted for a Democrat Govenor Ted Strickland, does this mean the Democrats prevail in 2008?

Historically, it goes that way. But we will just have to wait and see. I understand that Kentucky is also predicted to go blue this time instead of red. That being since their Republican governor (who is up for re-election) was corrupt, participated in nepotism and was indicted. The Democrat candidate is expected to win that state and therefore I see it recoloring itself also.