Results from new CNN/ORC poll of Republicans: Rick Santorum (34 percent), Mitt Romney (32 percent), Ron Paul (16 percent), and Newt Gingrich (15 percent). The margin of error is 4.5 points.
Sixty-eight percent think Romney will ultimately be the nominee, and only 35 percent would be upset or displeased if he was (as opposed to being pleased or enthusiastic). Fifty-five percent think Romney would have the best chance of beating Obama in the fall; only 18 percent think Santorum would have the strongest chance. However, only 38 percent of Romney voters support him “strongly,” while 55 percent of Santorum voters view themselves as strong supporters.
The most encouraging information in that poll is the part about Newt Gingrich being in dead last.
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Re Katrina's post: Maybe it's good that "only" 35% of Republicans would be displeased or upset by a Romney nomination, but since only 31% would be displeased or upset by a Santorum nomination, isn't that still a less than good result for Romney, once the full tale is told?
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