Perry appears to be the strongest potential challenger to Romney at the moment, given the results of these recomputed preferences, trailing Romney by five percentage points, compared with eight- and nine- point deficits for Palin and Giuliani, respectively. Perry is also the only one of the three late-deciders whose support numerically exceeds Bachmann’s in these simulations…
With the three potential candidates included, Romney and Perry tie at 18% as the top choice among conservative Republicans, followed by Bachmann (13%), Palin (11%), and Giuliani (9%). Giuliani (16%), Romney (14%), and Palin (14%) are the leaders among moderate and liberal Republicans, with Paul at 12%. Seven percent of moderate and liberal Republicans rate Perry as their preferred candidate.
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