The poll, which was conducted April 4 through April 7 by Mason-Dixon Polling & Research, also found Governor Romney leading with 23 percent supportamong a sample size of 400 likely Republican primary voters. In what seems to be developing into a crowded Republican primary field, 13 candidates were included in the poll, including Governor Mike Huckabee, real estate magnate Donald Trump, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, Governor Tim Pawlenty and others.
“Governor Mitt Romney is the early favorite – most likely benefiting from his high name recognition following his 2008 Presidential run,” said Mason-Dixon Managing Director Brad Coker. “As more candidates announce and more votersbegin paying attention, expect the race in Florida to become much more competitive.”
400 LIKELY REPUBLICAN PRIMARY VOTERS
QUESTION: If the 2012 Republican primary were held today, which one of the following candidates would get your vote? (ORDER ROTATED)
Mitt Romney 23%
Mike Huckabee 18%
Donald Trump 13%
Newt Gingrich 11%
Tim Pawlenty 8%
Sarah Palin 5%
Mitch Daniels 4%
Ron Paul 3%
Michelle Bachman 1%
Rick Santorum 1%
Haley Barbour -
Undecided 13%
Head-to-Head: (Candidate/Obama/Undecided)
Mitt Romney 48/43/9 (+5)
Mike Huckabee 49/44/7 (+5)
Donald Trump 48/40/12 (-8)
Sarah Palin 51/39/10 (-12)
The poll, which was conducted April 4 through April 7 by Mason-Dixon Polling & Research, also found Governor Romney leading with 23 percent support among a sample size of 400 likely Republican primary voters. A margin of error of plus or minus 3.5 percent.
The crosstabs can be viewed HERE.
