Giuliani Notes: Rudy 25% McCain 18% Thompson 15% Romney 12% in Latest Rasmussen National Poll
Rasmussen Reports: 2008 Republican Presidential Primary
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani continues to lead the race for the Republican Presidential nomination. However, for the second straight week, his support is down to the 25% level in a Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey. That’s the lowest level of support he’s enjoyed in weekly Rasmussen Reports polling all year.
Still, it gives him a seven-point advantage over Arizona Senator John McCain who is supported by 18%. McCain reached a high of 22% support in January and then slipped as low as 14% two weeks ago before recovering a bit last week. Two weeks ago, Giuliani led McCain by 16 percentage points.
Former Tennessee Senator Fred Thompson has not formally entered the race, but remains in third place at 15% while former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney once again enjoys support from 12%. Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, who recently indicated there’s a good chance he’ll jump in the race this fall, slipped a point this week and is now the favorite for just 7%. Numbers for Thompson, Romney, and Gingrich have been very stable over the past six weeks.
The GOP Nuts:
Rudy – 25%
McCain – 18%
Thompson – 15%
Romney – 12%
Gingrich – 7%
Rudy’s free fall since the Fred Thompson rumored candidacy has ended and his support has stabilized at 25%. Should Thompson and Gingrich run, the GOP vote will be further fragmented.
Will this aid the Mayor’s candidacy?
Probably
Hizzoner goes into tonight’s debate in South Carolina as the continuing front-runner.
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