Washington Post-ABC News national poll:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/politics/polls/postabcpoll_071711.htmlRomney 26%
Palin 18%
Bachmann 12%
Paul 9%
Perry 8%
Cain 6%
Gingrich 5%
Huntsman 3%
Pawlenty 2%
Santorum 2%
If Palin doesn't run:
Romney 30%
Bachmann 16%
Paul 11%
Perry 8%
Cain 7%
Gingrich 6%
Huntsman 3%
Santorum 3%
Pawlenty 3%
If Perry doesn't run:
Romney 28%
Palin 19%
Bachmann 13%
Paul 10%
Cain 7%
Gingrich 5%
Huntsman 3%
Santorum 3%
Pawlenty 2%
A plurality of GOP primary voters said that, among the above candidates....
"is the strongest leader": Romney
"best understands the problems of people like you": Palin
"has the best experience to be president": Romney
"is the closest to you on the issues": Romney
"best reflects the core values of the Republican Party": Palin
Who has the best chance to beat Obama:
Romney 32%
Palin 14%
Bachmann 7%
Perry 6%
Gingrich 6%
Paul 3%
Huntsman 2%
Cain 2%
Pawlenty 2%
Santorum 1%