Not So Fast: New Texas Poll Puts Gingrich in Striking Distance

By on April 24, 2012

Newt Gingrich has been inching towards the door over the last couple of days, admitting that tonight’s Delaware primary is likely a make-or-break situation for his campaign.  However, a new poll out today might give the former Speaker some pause.

Public Policy Polling shows that Mitt Romney leads in the state of Texas by a 45% to 35% margin, putting Gingrich within striking distance.  Coming up lame in his home state, only 14% of GOP supporters support Ron Paul.

More encouraging for Gingrich, or troubling for Romney, is that the presumptive nominee is trailing the former Speaker 45% to 40% among Evangelicals, a major force in Southern Republican politics.

Gingrich also leads among Republicans under the age of 45.

Click here to see the raw numbers.

 

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  4. Colleen Porter
    Colleen Porter April 25, 2012 at 3:29 am | | Reply

    Be With Newt is my song on iTunes

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  7. Diane Frillman
    Diane Frillman April 26, 2012 at 12:50 am | | Reply

    Texas or Bust Newt, plenty of delgates there and a Debate, you could do VERY well there. Take a mini break and come back stronger than ever. We are counting on you and there are people in Texas that cannot wait to vote for you!!

  8. Peter J Shepherd
    Peter J Shepherd April 26, 2012 at 5:51 am | | Reply

    I want to hear, in no uncertain terms, that Newt will stay in until someone wins, and not back off of his statement. Saying one thing and then saying something different a week letter, does not give me confidence. I will not vote for Romney, and have serious problems with Ron Paul, so, unless Newt clearly states he is staying in, I will leave, and I predict, there will be a mass exodus, from the Republican Party. I am seriously considering the Constitution Party and their candidate, which they chose this past weekend.

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