WARM RECEPTION--Democratic gubernatorial nominee Lee Fisher receives an enthusiastic round of applause following his address before a meeting of the Children's Defense Fund-Ohio, in Columbus, Ohio, on Thursday, Sept. 17, 1998.

SUPPORTS CHILDREN--Republican gubernatorial nominee Bob Taft smiles after delivering a speech before a meeting of the Children's Defense Fund-Ohio, in Columbus, Ohio, on Thursday, Sept. 17, 1998.