Giuliani Notes: Rudy 26% McCain 16% Thompson 14% Gingrich 11% Romney 8%
Rasmussen: 2008 Republican Presidential Primary
The addition of former Tennessee Senator Fred Thompson (R) to the list of candidates shakes up the race for the GOP Presidential nomination.
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani (R) remains on top, but his support dips below the 30% mark for the first time in seven weeks. With Thompson in the mix, Giuliani’s support tumbles to 26%, down nine points from a week ago. That’s the lowest level of support measured for Giuliani in any Rasmussen Reports poll this year.
Support for Arizona Senator John McCain remains steady at 16%, but McCain’s hold on second place is threatened by Thompson. The movie star turned Senator turned TV star weighs in with 14% support among those likely to vote in a GOP primary. Among Very Conservative voters, Giuliani attracts 20% support followed closely by Thompson at 19%, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich at 18% and McCain at 14%.
The GOP race is tightening, particularly with Fred Thompson in the mix. Rudy takes a hit for sure but continues to lead by double digitis.
The big question is: Has Rudy PEAKED and started to fade like the pundits said?
Yet, McCain continues to fail to inspire and Romney lingers below 10 per cent – despite having raised $20 million last quarter.
Are McCain and Romney holding others like Fred Thompson and Newt Gingrich back?
Overall Gingrich is preferred by 11% while 8% would rather see former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney as the GOP nominee. Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee reaches 3% and no other candidate attracts support from more than 1% of likely voters.
Flap thinks it is now clear that Fred Thompson will run for the presidency. But, will Thompson be able to beat Hillary Clinton?
In general election match-ups Thompson is tied with New York Senator Hillary Clinton (D) but trailing Illinois Senator Barack Obama (D).
Giuliani leads all Democrats but polling released on Monday showed that Obama has pulled to within a single point of “America’s Mayor.†Giuliani holds larger leads over Clinton, former North Carolina Senator John Edwards, New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson, and Senators Chris Dodd and Joe Biden.
Here is the new summary and polling averages from Real Clear Politics:
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