PPP: Newt leads final night of polling by a 40-26 margin [View all]

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NOTE: That 16% for Santorum could be another well of support for Gingrich if those people change their votes tomorrow.


Raleigh, N.C. – Newt Gingrich heads into South Carolina election day as the clear front runner in the state: he's now polling at 37% to 28% for Mitt Romney, 16% for Rick Santorum, and 14% for Ron Paul.

Gingrich's lead has actually increased in the wake of his ex-wife's controversial interview with ABC. Although one night poll results should always be interpreted with caution, he led the final night of the field period by a 40-26 margin. One thing that continues to work to his advantage are the debates. 60% of primary voters report having watched the onelast night, and Gingrich has a 46-23 lead with those folks.

The other reason his ex-wife's interview isn't causing him much trouble is that there's a lot of skepticism about it. Only 31% of voters say they think her accusations are truewhile 35% think they are false and 34% are unsure. 51% of voters say that they have 'no concerns' about what came out in the interview.




http://www.publicpolicypolling.com/pdf/2011/PPP_Release_SC_1201023.pdf