Giuliani Notes: Rudy 27% McCain 19% Thompson 17% Romney 10% in Latest AP GOP Presidential Poll
AP Poll: Thompson Shakes Up GOP Race
The GOP NUTS:
Fred Thompson’s expected entry into the tight Republican presidential race is drawing crucial strength from conservatives and older men, vaulting him into the thick of the nomination fight, an Associated Press-Ipsos poll says.
n a nod to Giuliani’s response to the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, one- half of his supporters cite his leadership qualities, far more than any other candidate. McCain’s supporters like his experience, while Romney’s note his views generally.
Giuliani has lost some support since March—a period during which his abortion rights views have been a focus—notably from conservatives, white evangelicals, older voters and women.
Giuliani is still supported by one in four conservatives, slightly more than those backing McCain, Thompson or Romney.
Overall support for McCain and Romney has stayed about even.
Thompson also has shown strong support among older voters, especially men. Three in 10 male Republicans over age 44 said they would pick him.
While that is about the same as with Giuliani, Thompson seems to have gained support from that group at the expense of Giuliani and McCain.
And, with every thing said and done, Rudy continues to be the double digit leader.
The difference:
Mitt Romney is now in fourth place rather than third.
Stay tuned……
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