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Poll Watch: Mitt Romney Strongest Candidate to Go Against Obama in 2012


Fox News/Opinion Dynamics 2012 Presidential Survey

  • Barack Obama 47%
  • Mitt Romney 35%
  • Barack Obama 55%
  • Sarah Palin 31%
  • Barack Obama 53%
  • Newt Gingrich 29%
  • Barack Obama 48%
  • Candidate from Tea Party Movement 23%

Among Independents

  • Barack Obama 43%
  • Mitt Romney 28%
  • Barack Obama 56%
  • Sarah Palin 24%
  • Barack Obama 53%
  • Newt Gingrich 23%
  • Barack Obama 43%
  • Candidate from Tea Party Movement 26%

If the 2012 presidential election were held today, would you definitely vote to re-elect Barack Obama, probably vote to re-elect Obama, probably vote for someone else, or definitely vote for someone else?

  • Definitely vote to re-elect Obama 23% (26%)
  • Probably vote to re-elect Obama 20% (17%)
  • Probably vote for someone else 11% (14%)
  • Definitely vote for someone else 36% (34%)

Among Independents

  • Definitely vote to re-elect Obama 14% (20%)
  • Probably vote to re-elect Obama 18% (15%)
  • Probably vote for someone else 13% (18%)
  • Definitely vote for someone else 31% (30%)

Among Obama Voters

  • Definitely vote to re-elect Obama 43% (53%)
  • Probably vote to re-elect Obama 35% (28%)
  • Probably vote for someone else 6% (7%)
  • Definitely vote for someone else 3% (3%)

Who do you want to win this year’s congressional elections — the Democrats or the Republicans?

  • Democrats 38%
  • Republicans 37%

Do you think it would be good or bad for the country if all the current members of Congress were voted out of office — including your own representative — and all new people were elected this November to get a fresh start?

  • Good 43%
  • Bad 44%

Among Independents

  • Good 50%
  • Bad 35%

Survey of 900 registered voters was conducted January 12-13, 2010. The margin of error is +/- 3 percentage points. Results from the poll conducted October 13-14, 2009 are in parentheses. Party ID breakdown: 39% Democrat; 34% Republican; 20% Independent.

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Poll Watch: PPP (D) Massachusetts Senatorial Survey -Scott Brown Leads Martha Coakley

If this latest poll is accurate, Scott Brown should win this election, even if Martha Coakley does receive a little boost from President Obama’s visit.  Find out how you can help here or by clicking on the image below.  If you are a Massachusetts resident, go here to find your local polling place. Polls are open from 7:00am to 8:00pm.

Here is the polling data:

PPP (D) Massachusetts Senatorial Survey

  • Scott Brown 51% (48%)
  • Martha Coakley 46% (47%)

Among Men

  • Scott Brown 56% (53%)
  • Martha Coakley 41% (41%)

Among Women

  • Martha Coakley 50% (52%)
  • Scott Brown 46% (42%)

Among Democrats

  • Martha Coakley 77% (77%)
  • Scott Brown 19% (17%)

Among Republicans

  • Scott Brown 90% (90%)
  • Martha Coakley 8% (6%)

Among Independents

  • Scott Brown 64% (63%)
  • Martha Coakley 32% (31%)

Among Moderates

  • Scott Brown 55% (49%)
  • Martha Coakley 41% (42%)

Among McCain Voters

  • Scott Brown 94% (90%)
  • Martha Coakley 4% (7%)

Among Obama Voters

  • Martha Coakley 76% (79%)
  • Scott Brown 20% (15%)

Favorable / Unfavorable {Net}

  • Scott Brown 56% (57%) / 37% (25%) {+19%}
  • Martha Coakley 44% (50%) / 51% (42%) {-7%}
  • Democrats in Congress 30% (33%) / 55% (55%) {-25%}
  • Republicans in Congress 22% (21%) / 63% (59%) {-41%}

Among Independents

  • Scott Brown 68% (70%) / 27% (16%) {+41%}
  • Martha Coakley 31% (36%) / 63% (54%) {-32%}
  • Republicans in Congress 24% (21%) / 56% (55%) {-32%}
  • Democrats in Congress 16% (13%) / 66% (72%) {-50%}

Among Moderates

  • Scott Brown 62% (62%) / 31% (21%) {+31%}
  • Martha Coakley 40% (51%) / 53% (41%) {-13%}
  • Democrats in Congress 25% (30%) / 60% (57%) {-35%}
  • Republicans in Congress 20% (18%) / 62% (60%) {-42%}

Do you think Scott Brown is a liberal, moderate, or conservative?

  • Liberal 4%
  • Moderate 37%
  • Conservative 58%

Among Independents

  • Liberal 2%
  • Moderate 47%
  • Conservative 51%

Among Republicans

  • Liberal 1%
  • Moderate 47%
  • Conservative 52%

Among Moderates

  • Liberal 6%
  • Moderate 46%
  • Conservative 49%

Do you think Martha Coakley is a liberal, moderate, or conservative?

  • Liberal 64%
  • Moderate 32%
  • Conservative 4%

Among Independents

  • Liberal 71%
  • Moderate 26%
  • Conservative 3%

Among Democrats

  • Liberal 47%
  • Moderate 49%
  • Conservative 4%

Among Moderates

  • Liberal 62%
  • Moderate 34%
  • Conservative 4%

Do you think Scott Brown has made a strong argument for why he should be elected to the Senate?

  • Yes 56%
  • No 36%

Among Independents

  • Yes 67%
  • No 27%

Among Moderates

  • Yes 61%
  • No 31%

Do you think Martha Coakley has made a strong argument for why she should be elected to the Senate?

  • Yes 41%
  • No 51%

Among Independents

  • Yes 29%
  • No 62%

Among Moderates

  • Yes 37%
  • No 56%

Do you approve or disapprove of the work Ted Kennedy did during his time in the US Senate?

  • Approve 63%
  • Disapprove 24%

Would you like to see the next Senator from Massachusetts carry on Ted Kennedy’s legacy?

  • Yes 47%
  • No 41%

Do you approve or disapprove of Barack Obama’s job performance?

  • Approve 44% (44%)
  • Disapprove 43% (43%)

Among Independents

  • Approve 33% (30%)
  • Disapprove 52% (54%)

Among Moderates

  • Approve 42% (42%)
  • Disapprove 42% (43%)

Do you support or oppose President Obama’s health care plan?

  • Support 40% (41%)
  • Oppose 48% (47%)

Among Independents

  • Support 29% (27%)
  • Oppose 59% (59%)

Among Moderates

  • Support 37% (38%)
  • Oppose 50% (48%)

Do you think that Congressional Democrats are too liberal, too conservative, or about right?

  • Too liberal 53%
  • Too conservative 14%
  • About right 33%

Do you think that Congressional Republicans are too liberal, too conservative, or about right?

  • Too liberal 12%
  • Too conservative 53%
  • About right 35%

Do you think that ACORN will try to steal the election for Martha Coakley?

  • Yes 25%
  • No 38%
  • Not sure 37%

Survey of 1,231 likely voters was conducted January 16-17, 2010. The margin of error is +/- 2.8 percentage points. Party ID breakdown: 39% (44%) Democrat; 17% (17%) Republican; 44% (39%) Independent. Political ideology: 54% (47%) Moderate; 22% (27%) Conservative; 23% (26%) Liberal. Results from the poll conducted January 7-9, 2010 are in parentheses.



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SurveyUSA Poll: Los Angelans Believe Romney Would Be The Best Republican President

Optimism for America posted a Survey USA poll today showing that people who live in Los Angelas prefer Mitt Romney as the best prospect for Republican President.

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Which of these Republicans would make a better president?

* Mitt Romney 25%
* Mike Huckabee 19%
* Sarah Palin 14%
* Newt Gingrich 11%

Among Conservatives
* Mitt Romney 27%
* Mike Huckabee 23%
* Sarah Palin 18%
* Newt Gingrich 12%

Among Republicans
* Mitt Romney 31%
* Mike Huckabee 26%
* Sarah Palin 13%
* Newt Gingrich 12%

Among Independents
* Mitt Romney 20%
* Newt Gingrich 19%
* Mike Huckabee 18%
* Sarah Palin 12%

Among Democrats
* Mitt Romney 29%
* Sarah Palin 15%
* Mike Huckabee 14%
* Newt Gingrich 7%

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Poll Watch: PPP (D) Arizona Political Survey Has Mitt Romney as Strongest Candidate Up Against Obama

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Public Policy Polling Results For Arizona Voting

  • Mike Huckabee 49%
  • Barack Obama 45%
  • Mitt Romney 50%
  • Barack Obama 43%
  • Barack Obama 47%
  • Sarah Palin 47%

Among Independents

  • Barack Obama 45%
  • Mitt Romney 43%
  • Barack Obama 47%
  • Mike Huckabee 44%
  • Barack Obama 52%
  • Sarah Palin 43%

Among Men

  • Mitt Romney 53%
  • Barack Obama 42%
  • Mike Huckabee 51%
  • Barack Obama 44%
  • Sarah Palin 50%
  • Barack Obama 45%

Among Women

  • Mitt Romney 46%
  • Barack Obama 45%
  • Mike Huckabee 46%
  • Barack Obama 46%
  • Barack Obama 49%
  • Sarah Palin 43%

Favorable / Unfavorable (Net)

  • Mitt Romney 40% / 39% (+1%)
  • Mike Huckabee 36% / 35% (+1%)
  • Sarah Palin 44% / 48% (-4%)

Among Independents

  • Mitt Romney 37% / 45% (-8%)
  • Mike Huckabee 31% / 45% (-14%)
  • Sarah Palin 39% / 56% (-17%)

Among Men

  • Mitt Romney 44% / 40% (+4%)
  • Sarah Palin 48% / 46% (+2%)
  • Mike Huckabee 36% / 41% (-5%)

Among Women

  • Mike Huckabee 36% / 29% (+7%)
  • Mitt Romney 37% / 37% (0%)
  • Sarah Palin 39% / 50% (-11%)

Do you approve or disapprove of Barack Obama’s job performance?

  • Approve 47%
  • Disapprove 47%

Among Independents

  • Approve 50%
  • Disapprove 42%

Do you support or oppose President Obama’s health care plan?

  • Support 40%
  • Oppose 53%

Among Independents

  • Support 45%
  • Oppose 45%

Survey of 617 Arizona voters voters was conducted September 18-21. The margin of error is +/- 3.9 percentage points. Party ID breakdown: 42% Republican; 37% Democrat; 22% Independent. Political views: 42% Conservative; 40% Moderate; 18% Liberal.


This poll is yet another sign that Mitt Romney is the GOP’s strongest candidate to face Barack Obama in 2012.

See this year’s polling below:

Marist 2012 Presidential Poll:  Mitt Romney in the Lead Again

Call Me GOP:  Sweet 16 Republican Challenge:  The Winner is Mitt Romney

YAF Straw Poll:  Young Americans Want Mitt Romney in 2012

Fox News: Republicans Favor Mitt Romney as Their Nominee in 2012

Rasmussen: Mitt Romney is Tied With Barack Obama

Gallup: Romney Edges Palin, Huckabee in Early GOP Test

Rasmussen: 2012 Republican Primary Survey…Mitt Romney on Top

Pew Research: Romney’s Public Image Has Improved

On Fundraising?

FEC Filings: Mitt’s ‘Free Strong America PAC’ Leads The Way In All Areas of Fundraising

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Marist 2012 Presidential Poll: Mitt Romney in The Lead Again

Another new poll out today has Mitt Romney in the lead again.  This is a very significant poll as it reflects what the rest of them have.  At the bottom of this post I have included links to the rest of the polls.  Notice the polling between Sarah Palin and Barack Obama for 2012, then see the poll that has Mitt Romney Tied with Barack Obama.

Marist 2012 Political Survey

If the 2012 Republican presidential primary were held today, whom would you support if the candidates are:

  • Mitt Romney 21%
  • Sarah Palin 20%
  • Mike Huckabee 19%
  • Newt Gingrich 10%
  • Bobby Jindal 5%
  • Tim Pawlenty 1%
  • Unsure 24%

Among Men

  • Mitt Romney 29%
  • Sarah Palin 18%
  • Mike Huckabee 16%
  • Newt Gingrich 12%
  • Bobby Jindal 6%
  • Tim Pawlenty 1%
  • Unsure 18%

Among Women

  • Mike Huckabee 22%
  • Sarah Palin 21%
  • Mitt Romney 14%
  • Newt Gingrich 8%
  • Bobby Jindal 4%
  • Tim Pawlenty 1%
  • Unsure 30%

Among College Graduates

  • Mitt Romney 28%
  • Sarah Palin 16%
  • Mike Huckabee 13%
  • Newt Gingrich 13%
  • Bobby Jindal 6%
  • Tim Pawlenty 1%
  • Unsure 23%

If the 2012 presidential election were held today, whom would you support if the candidates are:

  • Barack Obama 56%
  • Sarah Palin 33%

Among Independents

  • Barack Obama 49%
  • Sarah Palin 34%

Among College Graduates

  • Barack Obama 62%
  • Sarah Palin 30%

Among Those Age 18-29

  • Barack Obama 69%
  • Sarah Palin 27%

Overall, do you have a favorable or unfavorable impression of Sarah Palin?

  • Favorable 37%
  • Unfavorable 43%

Among Independents

  • Favorable 36%
  • Unfavorable 37%

Among College Graduates

  • Favorable 33%
  • Unfavorable 56%

Among Those Age 18-29

  • Favorable 31%
  • Unfavorable 52%

Among Men

  • Favorable 43%
  • Unfavorable 40%

Among Women

  • Favorable 31%
  • Unfavorable 46%

Do you think Sarah Palin’s decision to resign as governor of Alaska before her term was up will help or hurt her running for president in 2012?

  • Will help 15%
  • Will hurt 61%

Among Republicans

  • Will help 20%
  • Will hurt 51%

Among Independents

  • Will help 17%
  • Will hurt 61%

Among Those Age 18-29%

  • Will help 5%
  • Will hurt 81%

Among Men

  • Will help 18%
  • Will hurt 59%

Among Women

  • Will help 13%
  • Will hurt 62%

See the latest polling below:

Call Me GOP:  Sweet 16 Republican Challenge:  The Winner is Mitt Romney

YAF Straw Poll:  Young Americans Want Mitt Romney in 2012

Fox News: Republicans Favor Mitt Romney as Their Nominee in 2012

Rasmussen: Mitt Romney is Tied With Barack Obama

Gallup: Romney Edges Palin, Huckabee in Early GOP Test

Rasmussen: 2012 Republican Primary Survey…Mitt Romney on Top

Pew Research: Romney’s Public Image Has Improved

On Fundraising?

FEC Filings: Mitt’s ‘Free Strong America PAC’ Leads The Way In All Areas of Fundraising


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