OHIO: More gains in latest poll for Fiscal Conservative John Kasich

From Rasmussen:

Rasmussen Ohio Gubernatorial Survey

John Kasich 48% (46%)
Ted Strickland 39% (45%)
Other 3% (3%)
Not sure 11% (7%)

Rasmussen notes that incumbent Democrat Strickland faces a trifecta of difficulties: High unemployment in the State now at 10.5%, a $851 million budget shortfall, and an unpopular proposal to boost taxes to overcome the shortfall. Continuing:

Add it all together, and it’s a tough environment for the incumbent Democratic governor who now trails his expected general election opponent by nine percentage points.

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