New Rasmussen numbers released last night, show Texas Governor Rick Perry with a commanding lead against his two GOP primary rivals. What's more, Perry's gain has come at the expense of his nearest rival Kay B. Hutchison who has seen her poll numbers decline.

From Rasmussen:

Just days before Texas Republicans pick their nominee for governor, incumbent Rick Perry has his biggest lead yet.

A new Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of likely Republican Primary voters finds Perry leading Senate Kay Bailey Hutchison 48% to 27%, with Tea Party activist Debra Medina earning 16% of the vote. Nine percent (9%) of Texas GOP voters remain undecided.

Hutchison was at 29% in the last poll conducted last month.

Additionally, Debra Medina who had been surging in previous polls, appears to have suffered a serious set-back:

Just 35% now have a favorable view of Medina... This includes nine percent (9%) with a very favorable regard for her. Forty-seven percent (47%) view her unfavorably, with 18% very unfavorable.