Senator John McCain has scored a narrow victory over Mike Huckabee by 33% to 30%. In a state with such a high proportion of evangelical voters this is no mean achievement. Fred Thompson performed poorly securing 16% of the vote. Mitt Romney won just 15% of the vote. It is probable that Thompson damaged Mike Huckabee's prospects. Thompson has no realistic prospect of securing the GOP nomination and will probably bow out. It is now onto Florida for candidates for the nomination. Huckabee's campaign is hamstrung by lack of financial muscle. This will be highly problematic for him in Florida and later on Super Tuesday.
John McCain's campaign is now gaining momentum. This must make him favourite to win in Florida. Giuliani's failure to engage seriously in South Carolina and Iowa may cost him dearly. Indeed it is arguable that he will never be acceptable to a large segment of the Republican base-especially the social conservatives. McCain has attempted to mend fences with conservatives. This appears to be be paying rich political dividends. A key factor in the outcome in Florida will be the number of absentee ballots already cast. Romney will pour in huge financial resources into Florida. Mitt Romney spent $4 million in South Carolina. Nevertheless McCain may possibly shade Florida.
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Sunday, January 20, 2008
Saturday, October 27, 2007
US-Mike Huckabee's support rises to 10% nationally
Yesterdays Rasmussen Daily Presidential Tracking Poll shows Mike Huckabee at 10% nationally, his highest rating to date. Huckabee performed very strongly in the Fox News Orlando debate on Sunday night.
He is strongly anti abortion and is an authentic conservative. He is charismatic and a strong media performer. His campaign has suffered from a lack of funding. With sufficient funding he could be a dark horse. Online donations alone have topped $430,000.00 since Sunday's debate. However he needs millions more if he is to fulfil his potential. He is now securing endorsements. Actor Chuck Norris is the latest to announce his support for the Huckabee campaign. Given Huckabee’s progress in the polls, Rasmussen Reports will add his results to the daily tracking history table starting on Monday next.
He is strongly anti abortion and is an authentic conservative. He is charismatic and a strong media performer. His campaign has suffered from a lack of funding. With sufficient funding he could be a dark horse. Online donations alone have topped $430,000.00 since Sunday's debate. However he needs millions more if he is to fulfil his potential. He is now securing endorsements. Actor Chuck Norris is the latest to announce his support for the Huckabee campaign. Given Huckabee’s progress in the polls, Rasmussen Reports will add his results to the daily tracking history table starting on Monday next.
- Giuliani 21%
- Thompson 19%
- McCain 14%
- Romney 12%
- Huckabee 10%
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