Texas Senator Ted Cruz moves up a point to 5%, followed by Florida Senator Marco Rubio, Kentucky Senator Rand Paul, and Ohio Governor John Kasich all tied at 4%. New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, who by many accounts, had a good debate night, stayed at 3%.
The biggest losers in the post-debate poll – besides Dr. Carson’s drop – were Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker who fell from 5% to 2% and former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee who polled 2% (down from 4%).
Mr. Trump’s lead is across the board, among most major sub-groups – 36% among men, 30% with women, 30% Republicans, 39% independents, 29% moderates, and 31% conservatives.
A poll like this can’t say much of anything about a candidate with 5%. The error could put him up or down 3% easily. However, if this poll is taken weekly, you may be able to see trends. Especially in the larger candidates. Like Walker, we know he has lost it. Several polls have steadily reported his decline. And we know that Carson and Fiorina are growing. This says nothing about the rest. Its to small a sample.
What about Linda?