"West Long Branch, NJ – The 2016 Republican field continues to be crowded, with no single contender breaking from the pack according to the latest Monmouth University Poll of Republican voters nationwide. In hypothetical head-to-head contests for the GOP presidential nomination, the surging Scott Walker draws about even with both Jeb Bush to his left and Ted Cruz to his right, while Bush bests Cruz in a two-man match-up. Chris Christie, on the other hand, would end up on the losing end of a one-on- one with Walker, Bush, or Cruz.....
“The Republican field for 2016 remains more open than it has been in past contests. Some candidates, such as Walker, seem to be better placed to form a winning coalition, while others, such as Christie, find their path to victory getting more narrow every day,” said Patrick Murray, director of the Monmouth University Polling Institute in West Long Branch, NJ.
A key indicator of the possible fortunes of these putative candidates is their overall favorability rating with the Republican base. Since Monmouth’s last national poll of GOP voters in December, Walker’s ratings have surged, while Christie’s have fallen. Bush, Cruz, Huckabee, and Santorum have also seen their standing improve among Republicans in the past few months.
Currently, Scott Walker has a net +35 positive rating – 44% favorable to just 9% unfavorable – although it’s worth noting that nearly half of Republican voters in the country don’t know enough about him yet to form an opinion. Four months ago, Walker had a net +20 rating (30% favorable to 10% unfavorable).
“Scott Walker may be that rare candidate who has true cross-over appeal in all wings of the GOP. The more Republican voters get to know him, the more they like him; and that goes for conservatives, moderates, and Tea Party supporters alike,” said Murray....
Scott Walker boosted in new poll.
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Scott Walker boosted in new poll.
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I personally think a Cruz/Walker (my preference) or a Walker/Cruz ticket would be unbeatable.
Cruz debating the Hildabeast in the debates would be a joy to watch.
I think Cruz sunk himself with this Religion crusade despite the early polls.
Christie sinks?
I thought fat floated?.................
This article reinforces my suspicion that Walker is the fallback candidate for the uniparty establishment. Note that they say little about Cruz, even though they’re essentially tied in the polls. Note the headline as well. A better title for this article would be “You thought Christie and Bush suck, so pretty please vote for Walker.”
Is Chubs even gonna run?
Misspelled the last word...
Funny, I would think he would float
Jeb putting down he was Hispanic doesn't hurt either...
Christie is dead in the water. He doesn’t really offer anything, not even a state that’s in play.