New Poll Shows that One Presidential Candidate Is Taking a Big Lead in Iowa
New Poll Shows that One Presidential Candidate Is Taking a Big Lead in Iowa
BY CHRIS ENLOE (5 HOURS AGO)
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A new poll from the Des Moines Register and Bloomberg shows Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker continues to hold a commanding lead in the early primary state of Iowa.
In the poll, Walker garnered 17% of support in the incredibly crowded GOP field, which was seven points more than any other candidate.
Ben Carson and Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) tied for second, each receiving 10%. Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee and former Florida Governor Jeb Bush tied for third place, each with 9%.
The man who won the 2012 Iowa caucuses, former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum, came in sixth with 6%. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) also received 6%.
According to The Hill, Walker’s success can be attributed to a well-recieved speech in January:“Walker’s well-received speech at the Iowa Freedom Summit in January, where he recounted his battles against unions in Wisconsin, helped catapult him to the top of the field.”
While Walker is the clear frontrunner in Iowa, there has been no clear leader when it comes to national polling.
In the latest Quinnipiac poll, 5 candidates tied for the lead, with several more not far behind.
And according to RealClearPolitics, the top seven candidates are separated by less than 7 points.
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