Florida Poll: Giuliani Would Wallop Clinton in November Matchup

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TALLAHASSEE -- Former Republican New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani would easily defeat his Democratic rival, New York Sen. Hillary Clinton, in the Florida presidential race, according to a poll released today.

If the two New Yorkers are their parties' nominees, Giuliani would best Clinton 50 percent to 43 percent, according to Mason-Dixon figures. Seven percent were still undecided.

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"Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton, however, is hampered by high negative ratings, (38 percent favorable/45 percent unfavorable,) and less than half of Florida voters (49 percent) said they will consider voting for her," said Brad Coker, Mason-Dixon's managing director.

Clinton would stand a better chance if Giuliani stumbles and the Republican nomination went to his closest challengers, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney or actor and former Tennessee Sen. Fred Thompson.

Clinton trails Thompson in Florida by only four points, 48 percent to 44 percent, and Romney by only one point, 46 percent to 45 percent.

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