The most recent in-depth Romney approval ratings in the state that I could find are from the Deseret 9 months ago: 51% among Republicans, 51% among Dems, & 54% among unaffiliated voters; Center Street PAC was also recording a statewide overall approval of 51% for him just 4 months ago. So, sure, Reyes will kick his ass at the convention just like Mike Kennedy did, but by that point, Romney will have already gathered the necessary signatures to preemptively make the primary ballot… just like he did against Mike Kennedy, lol. Romney remains a lifer if he wants to
UPDATE: Since then,
a late Nov. poll found Romney had a 43.6% approval rating among state Republicans to a 51.6% disapproval rating, without publicly distinguishing between very/somewhat on that measure;
a Jan. poll found Romney still maintaining 45% favorables among state Republicans compared to combined unfavorables of 50%, with 23% finding him only somewhat unfavorable; &
a late Mar. poll showed Romney on 51% approve/43% disapprove among all voters while simultaneously, 38% of those voters say he should run again, 42% say he shouldn't, & 20% said they don't know, & 36% of state Republicans think he should run again compared to 51% who think he shouldn't, but they're not showing his approval numbers among Republicans. All the same, presuming that he safely manages to petition his way to the primary ballot as he'd be expected to, then I'd think he's fine.
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