National primary poll conducted by Clarus Reserach Group from Dec. 10-16:
http://www.clarusrg.com/sites/default/files/2012%20Presidental%20Race_0.pdfRomney 19%
Huckabee 18%
Palin 17%
Gingrich 10%
Christie 9%
Rubio 5%
Paul 4%
Jindal 4%
Pawlenty 3%
Barbour 2%
Thune 2%
Daniels 2%
Another interesting question asked of the GOP primary sample: Which of these qualities would you prefer in a candidate?
management experience as a governor 65%
vs.
legislative experience in Congress 15%
experience in private busienss 53%
vs.
experience in government 28%
intelligent and competent 49%
vs.
clear and consistent philosophical principles 37%
moderate, pragmatic conservative with good chance to beat Obama 61%
vs.
staunch, outspoken conservative with only a fair chance of beating Obama 29%