Poll: Gingrich ahead in Oklahoma

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/02/08/poll-gingrich-ahead-in-oklahoma/ ^ | 1-8-12 | Killough

[VinL]

A new poll released Wednesday shows Newt Gingrich topping the Republican presidential field in Oklahoma, less than a month before the state's Super Tuesday primary on March 6.

Thirty-four percent of likely Republican primary voters said they would back the former House speaker, while 31% said they would vote for Republican frontrunner Mitt Romney, according to the American Research Group survey.

Rick Santorum, who pulled an upset Tuesday night with his three-state victory, came in with 16% and Texas Rep. Ron Paul took fourth place with 10%.

The survey was conducted Monday and Tuesday, entirely before Tuesday night's results revealed Santorum's big victories in Minnesota, Missouri, and Colorado.

The former Pennsylvania senator is campaigning in North Texas on Wednesday with plans to stop in Oklahoma on Thursday. The Sooner State has 43 total Republican delegates.

As for tea party support, Gingrich took a wide lead over his opponents. The poll shows Gingrich with a 46%-26% advantage over Romney among those who support the conservative grassroots movement, while Santorum followed behind with 15% and Paul at 7%.

The former House speaker, who won the South Carolina primary and came in second place in Florida last month, has indicated he plans to aggressively focus on the Southern states.

The American Research Group surveyed 600 likely Republican primary voters in Oklahoma by telephone February 6-7, .

[org.whodat]

Poll not worth spit after Santorums sweep last night.

[VinL]

Rick won Iowa- Newt got blitzed. What happened then? Rick lost 4 states in a row- all behind Newt.

Will it be different this time- I have no idea. I merely cited a very current poll.

[Vigilanteman]

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[Mangia E Statti Zitto]

Something has just occurred to me: Santorum does very well when there is a long stretch b/w a debate and a contest. My theory is even if he does super well in a debate, like in Florida, (where we all agree he hit it out of the park) when people have the opportunity to actually listen to him and watch his demeanor---they don't like him.

But when all they know of Rick is TV ads and endorsements from conservative leaders )like Dobson), he does great.

[Jack Burton007]

Totally 100% agree on your entire post.

[SVTCobra03]

He will be in Oklahoma City and Tulsa tomorrow.

Santorum will be at the H&H Gun Range in OKC tomorrow.

[skaterboy]

dont dance on his grave?...if he is 30-30 in nc..and up only 3 in oklahoma...ya its grave time...the south must save him and if he is tied or barely ahead before the race has even come and the money gets dumped then he is dead

[Okieshooter]

“Santorum will be at the H&H Gun Range in OKC tomorrow.”

Due to the large crowd expected it has been moved to Magason Hotel.

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[Sam Gamgee]

I find both uninspiring, but Ginrich did not support Bush's drug plan and Santorum did, so I'd go for Newt.