USA Today/Gallup National General Election Survey
- Romney – 50%
- Obama – 46%
- Obama – 49%
- Santorum – 48%
Survey of 898 registered voters was conducted Feb 16-19 and has a margin of error of +/-4%.
Inside the numbers: 85% of Republicans think Romney will be the eventual nominee; 55% of Republicans wish somebody else was running, but by a margin of 66-29 Republicans overwhelmingly think it would be better for the party if one of the four men currently running got the nomination.
February 21st, 2012 at 7:29 am
So nice to see that 50 behind Romney’s name there… what a great way to start the morning.
February 21st, 2012 at 7:33 am
Yep.. Bring it Mitt Bring it!!!! Hey Matt after people have time to notice the USA GAllup national poll. Would you FPP the Mitchell MI poll with Romney up by +2 Thanks!
February 21st, 2012 at 7:34 am
Nominee Mitt = Independents in play for Republicans (win)
Nominee Santorum = Only HARD right in play for Republicans (loss)
February 21st, 2012 at 7:37 am
Great News! Go Romney Go!
February 21st, 2012 at 7:40 am
One has to wonder about all these polls, they are all over the place. If Romney os getting 50%, that is a good sign.
February 21st, 2012 at 7:54 am
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Nominee Santorum = Christian Jihad lands us with some southern states and TX only. Oh, and us mormons once again vote republican even though we’re “not really Christian” according to many of our fellow republicans. Maybe we’re practicing a “false theology” ex-Senator Rick? Talk about a dog-whistle.
February 21st, 2012 at 7:57 am
Oh, and yes, Romney getting 50% is a very real possibility given that unemployment will be +8%, gas +$4, and GDP <2.5%. His executive experience and appeal to independents especially in swing states will be huge.
The economy gave a nice gasp of air the last few months, but the numbers won't do well by November. I also don't expect Iran, Europe, and the housing market to help things. That doesn't make me happy at all, but it will expose Obama for the over-his-head president that he is.
February 21st, 2012 at 8:27 am
Romney at 50%, among REGISTERED voters?
Wow.
February 21st, 2012 at 8:31 am
WOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
**** YEAH!!!!!
February 21st, 2012 at 10:47 am
Unemployment is at 9%
February 21st, 2012 at 12:01 pm
Outlier.
February 21st, 2012 at 6:51 pm
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Why is it an outlier? Santorum is only 1 point back from Obama in this poll. It’s much more favorable overall than most of the polls we’ve been seeing. But rasmussen showed numbers that were “close” to this recently. We’re starting to see Obama’s SOTU bounce fade…along with the fact that people aren’t really paying that much attention to the republicans attacking each other anymore. I think people have pretty well decided that they’ll just vote for the republican nominee because they really don’t like Obama. If unemployment stays above 8%…and gas is at $4 a gallon….we win.