No. These polls are about the left-wing media, who has a love affair with weak-minded, opportunistic, Narcissistic RINO's (those they think Hillary can beat) like McCain and Rudy. They are PUSH-polling to generate a certain power-of-suggestion that these goofballs are the ones Republicans should vote for.
As far a "leadership" goes, from a conservative Republican perspective, it means sticking to conservative core beliefs, no matter what. These core beliefs should never be diluted or negotiated away.
RINO's and democrats are all too happy to do or say whatever they think will get them ahead, even if it is bad for America, and infringes on our rights, traditions, history, whatever. They can't be trusted in the highest office in the land.
An American figure vying for leadership of the Republican party is welcome to change their stance on many issues, but NOT, it is my belief (and the belief of MANY Red State Conservatives), on Constitutional or life and death issues (i.e., 2nd Amendment, abortion, etc.).
(and the belief of MANY Red State Conservatives), on Constitutional or life and death issues (i.e., 2nd Amendment, abortion, etc.).
Then, looks like you can vote for McCain! If this is the narrow view of an acceptable candidate he is and always has been pro gun and pro life.