Some good news for Rudy and his “Florida Catapult” strategy, more slow upward movement for Romney, more poll slippage for McCain and Thompson, and a surprise showing by the Huckster:
Rasmussen Reports Republican Florida Primary
- Giuliani – 30% (22)
- Thompson – 17% (21)
- Romney – 15% (13)
- McCain – 7% (13)
- Huckabee – 5% (less than 1%)
Survey was conducted August 13 of 689 likely primary voters, and has an MoE of 4%. Numbers in parentheses are from Rasmussen’s July poll.
Rudy’s favorability rating among Republicans stayed steady at 80%; Thompson’s remained steady at 67%; Romney’s improved from 52% to 61%.
August 17th, 2007 at 2:53 pm
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August 17th, 2007 at 3:16 pm
It looks like a lot of South Floridans are moving from McCain to Giuliani.
August 17th, 2007 at 3:25 pm
I’m not sure I would say that. Giuliani’s jump is bigger than McCain’s slip. McCain support could just as easily be moving to Huckabee, Romney, or the undecided column.
August 17th, 2007 at 3:52 pm
Once again, Mitt and Rudy move up and John and FDT move down. A 2-man race. A race between the best 2 candidates in the party, either of which can beat Hillary and move America in the right direction. Rudy has the lead and Mitt has more room to rise. What will determine the outcome in Florida is what happens in the earlier contests. If Mitt has strong momentum going into Florida he’ll win there. If he doesn’t, Rudy will be the nominee.
August 17th, 2007 at 4:16 pm
I hope this turns into a two-man race soon. Either Romney or Rudy would be a great candidate, a formidable opponent of the Democrats, and a great president.
August 17th, 2007 at 4:19 pm
Fred’s loss is Rudy’s gain. This makes sense, as I remember the opposite happened when Fred entered the race earlier this year. Rudy and Mitt have very different game plans, though both are in very strong positions. I have no clue on who might have the advantage.
August 17th, 2007 at 4:34 pm
It will be interesting to watch Huckabee’s movement also
August 17th, 2007 at 4:52 pm
Ditto Dave #4
I’m all for Rudy and Mitt, the two best candidates we have!
August 17th, 2007 at 4:54 pm
The real thing to notice here is how many voters haven’t made up their minds. In most states voters supporting low-tier conservative candidates and the undecided are much larger than the number supporting the poll leader.
No candidate is so far ahead in any state (save NY and NJ) that no candidate could plausibly catch them.
In most states how lower tier candidate’s voters and undecided voters split after Iowa will determine who our nominee is.
August 17th, 2007 at 5:22 pm
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August 17th, 2007 at 5:49 pm
Econ,
Which is good news for the guy with the momentum going out of Iowa and NH!
August 17th, 2007 at 9:03 pm
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