Strickland leads Blackwell by 12 points in new poll

Columbus, Ohio - Ohio gubernatorial candidate Congressman Ted Strickland holds a twelve-point lead over Secretary of State Ken Blackwell, according to a new independent Rasmussen Reports poll released Sunday.

The new survey shows Strickland with a twelve-point lead over Ohio Secretary of State Ken Blackwell, 47% to 35%. Strickland's numbers indicate movement from January, when Strickland led Blackwell by four, 44% to 40%, in a similar Rasmussen Reports poll.

Strickland also leads state Attorney General Jim Petro by seven points, 44% to 37%.

Rasmussen Reports points out in a press release that: "Incumbent Governor Robert Taft (R) remains a drag on his party with a Job Approval rating of just 16%."

Rasmussen Reports is an independent public opinion polling and research firm that will be polling every U.S. Senate and Governors' race once per month throughout the year.

For more information please visit: http://rasmussenreports.com/2006/State%20Polls/February%202006/Ohio%20Governor%20February.htm