A new poll from CNN of Republican primary voters in New Hampshire shows Mitt Romney, who served as Governor of nearby Massachusetts from 2003 to 2007, with a significant lead; though we still have months to go before voters from the Granite State will cast their ballots in January.
Even though they include Mitch Daniels, who recently opted not to run for the GOP nod, here are the results of the poll:
- Mitt Romney: 32%
- Ron Paul: 9%
- Newt Gingrich: 6%
- Rudy Giuliani: 6%
- Sarah Palin: 5%
- Michele Bachmann: 4%
- Herman Cain: 4%
- Mitch Daniels: 4%
- Jon Huntsman: 4%
- Tim Pawlenty: 4%
- Rich Santorum: 2%
- Gary Johnson: <1%
- Other: 3%
- No opinion: 17%
Of the names listed, an overwhelming 42% believe that Romney has the best shot at beating President Barack Obama next year. Guiliani and Pawlenty are tied for second at 4% in on particular question. Voters also chose Romney as the candidate has the best suited as far as experience and to handle the economy and budget.
It’s important to note that 43% of New Hampshire Republicans are either dissatisfied with the current GOP field. So again, we’re a long way off from voters making up their minds.