The Post also asked Iowa Republicans about specific attributes of GOP candidates. They named Rudy Giuliani the strongest leader, by one point over Romney, with Huckabee and the others far behind. They said Huckabee best understands the problems of people like themselves, with Romney close behind. They said Huckabee is the most honest and trustworthy, again with Romney close behind. They said Romney has the best experience to be president, with Giuliani in second place. And they said Giuliani has the best chance of winning in November, with Romney in second.

So why is Romney in the lead? The answer might be found in the answers to the Post’s question of who has campaigned hardest in Iowa. Sixty-three percent said Romney, with Huckabee in second place – with eight percent.