08-24-2011, 06:53 PM
Rick Perry surges to front in latest GOP poll
The poll, conducted Aug. 17-21, shows that 29 percent of Republicans and Republican-leaning independents nationwide currently support Perry, while 17 percent support Romney. Two other candidates broke into double digits: Rep. Ron Paul won the support of 13 percent, while Rep. Michele Bachmann garnered 10 percent.
Perry leads Romney in various important GOP constituencies, including older Republicans and Southern Republicans. Republicans who identify as "conservative" favor Perry over Romney, 33 percent to 16 percent. Weekly churchgoers also favor Perry over Romney, 34 percent to 16 percent.
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After reading this thread earlier today, it's interesting to see where the GOP candidates stand now. But, I'm sure things will change a lot before election day arrives and we'll probably see a scandal or two emerge as the race begins to heat up.
The poll, conducted Aug. 17-21, shows that 29 percent of Republicans and Republican-leaning independents nationwide currently support Perry, while 17 percent support Romney. Two other candidates broke into double digits: Rep. Ron Paul won the support of 13 percent, while Rep. Michele Bachmann garnered 10 percent.
Perry leads Romney in various important GOP constituencies, including older Republicans and Southern Republicans. Republicans who identify as "conservative" favor Perry over Romney, 33 percent to 16 percent. Weekly churchgoers also favor Perry over Romney, 34 percent to 16 percent.
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http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-2...ColumnArea
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After reading this thread earlier today, it's interesting to see where the GOP candidates stand now. But, I'm sure things will change a lot before election day arrives and we'll probably see a scandal or two emerge as the race begins to heat up.