The fiscal conservative ticket of John Kasich and Mary Taylor now have a commanding lead over embattled incumbent Democrat Ted Strickland.

From Rasmussen late last night:

Republican challenger John Kasich has extended his lead over incumbent Democrat Ted Strickland to 11 points in Ohio’s gubernatorial race.

The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey of Ohio voters finds Kasich leading Strickland 49% to 38%. Six percent (6%) prefer another candidate, and seven percent (7%) are undecided.

Last month, Kasich held a six-point lead - 47% to 41% - over Strickland...

Ohio is currently suffering from an 11% unemployment rate. Kasich and Taylor (current State Auditor) are promising a lean budget and a reduction, and possible elimination of the state income tax to boost economic growth.

Critics have charged Strickland with special favors for unions, cronyism in state appointments, and even covering up of Ohio voter fraud to help Obama's presidential campaign.