Giuliani Gains as McCain Slips in the Race for the Republican Nomination (New Harris Poll)

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[areafiftyone]

Giuliani Gains as McCain Slips in the Race for the Republican Presidential Nomination

Friday March 16, 11:47 am ET

Almost one-quarter of Republicans say that they would consider voting for Former Speaker Newt Gingrich

ROCHESTER, N.Y., March 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani has widened his lead over United States Senator John McCain, and is now the clear front runner in the race for the Republican presidential nomination for the 2008 election. In February, The Harris Poll® showed that support for Giuliani and McCain was fairly close, but this is no longer true. Evidence of Giuliani's gain includes:

    * Over one-third (35%) of adults would now consider voting for him,
      compared to 29 percent who said so in February. The percentage of
      those who would consider voting for McCain is unchanged at 26 percent.
    * The proportion of Republicans who would consider voting for Giuliani has
      increased from 58 percent in February to 64 percent. During this time,
      the proportion of those who would consider voting for McCain has slipped
      from 46 percent to 42 percent.
    * Independents who would consider voting for Giuliani have increased from
      27 percent to 34 percent, while the percentage of those who would
      consider voting for McCain is virtually unchanged at 28 percent.
    * When it comes to their first choice for president, 11 percent of all
      adults (and 28% of Republicans) prefer Giuliani, compared to five
      percent of adults (and only 11% of Republicans) who choose McCain.
      Giuliani has gained seven points among Republicans since February, while
      McCain has lost four points.

[areafiftyone]

sorry I'm really bad at posting the tables so I had to excerpt it.

[areafiftyone]

((((((RUDY PING)))))

[Ciexyz]

Good news bump.

[justshutupandtakeit]

But, but, but just wait till the voters learn more about this mystery man then you'll see.

[VoteNewt]

A quarter of Republicans would vote for Gingrich and he's not even running. If you could have Rudy as President and Newt as VP, that would be one out of control ticket. It would be the best of both worlds. Leadership and Intellectual.

[areafiftyone]

Yea I don't know how much more they can learn about him. Maybe his shoe size?

[Mr. Mojo]

If the majority of the GOP electorate knew of McCain's anti-2nd Amendment, pro-illegal alien, anti-1st Amendment, and pro-tax positions he be out of this race before it started. But alas, it's all about name recognition these days.

[MittFan08]

At the end of the day, it will be Rudy and Fred Thompson vying for the nomination. I will vote for Thompson if it seems likely he can beat Hillary. I will particularly look to whether Fred is competitive in Pennsylvania and Ohio, as Rudy certainly is. It's very hard for us to win without one of those two states.

[unkus]

GO THOMPSON. My check to him will be in the mail once he announces.

[Mr_Moonlight]

anti-1st Amendment

McCain loses my vote right there

[ex-snook]

HOUSTON, March 13, 2007
(AP) Rep. Ron Paul, a nine-term Texas congressman who describes himself as a lifelong libertarian, formally announced his candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination Monday.

"I'm very confident the Republican party has gone in the wrong direction," Paul said in his C-SPAN appearance. "We used to be the party of small government. Now we're the party of big government."

[Brilliant]

Since McCain is doing a nosedive, I guess that gives the "anyone but Giuliani" crowd an opportunity to try someone new. I would hope that someone else will surpass McCain quickly so that we can see whether there are other serious contenders.

[zarf]

Great news. With the exception of McCain, this is a great Republican field.

I hope Thompson jumps in too.

[areafiftyone]

THAT is my favorite ticket! Unbeatable!

[RabidBartender]

I don't think ANYONE on the forum has expressed support for McCain, let alone the people who have a problem with Mayor Giuliani's liberal positions.

[KATIE-O]

At the end of the day, it will be Rudy and Fred Thompson vying for the nomination. I will vote for Thompson if it seems likely he can beat Hillary. I will particularly look to whether Fred is competitive in Pennsylvania and Ohio, as Rudy certainly is. It's very hard for us to win without one of those two states.




Either way works for me. Fred/Rudy, or Rudy/Fred. I hope Fred Thompson or Rudy Giuliani would set their ego's aside and accept a VP spot. Doubtful though.

[kennyo]

Giuliani Gains as McCain Slips...

Excellent!One down!Now all we need to do is get rid of Giuliani.

[Artemis Webb]

I think Fred can take Ohio.
Rudy could take Ohio, PA and probably NY.
No Republican can take CA.

[areafiftyone]

Rudy is doing very well in the polls in CA. He just might do it. But then again you may be right - California is difficult.

[justshutupandtakeit]

Oh, Lord don't tell me it is the dreaded 12E.