Poll

The New York Times's recently released poll finds that President Obama's gay marriage stance is not going over well with voters.

Nearly half of all Americans (46 percent) now “strongly” favor the repeal of Obamacare, while barely a quarter (26 percent) “strongly” oppose it — according to the latest Rasmussen poll of likely voters.  Among independents, the split is even greater — 46 percent now “strongly” favor repeal, while only 21 percent “strongly” oppose it.

Which group of voters’ support for (or opposition to) Mitt Romney will hinge the most on his vice presidential choice?  According to a newly released Politico-George Washington University poll, the answer is:  Republicans under the age of 45.   

The latest Purple Strategies poll finds that, in Florida, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is running slightly ahead of President Barack Obama, 47 percent to 45 percent. Seven percent of the poll's respondents are undecided.

Fox News reports on its latest national poll: 

Republican Mitt Romney holds a slim edge over President Obama in a head-to-head matchup, a Fox News poll released Thursday shows. In addition, the poll finds the president’s job rating has dropped to its lowest point of the year.

In a presidential matchup, Romney tops Obama by 46-44 percent if the election were today.  

PPP reports on its latest poll of Republican voters in Mississippi:

In Mississippi Newt Gingrich is holding on to a slight lead with 33% to 31% for Mitt Romney, 27% for Rick Santorum, and 7% for Ron Paul...

Super Tuesday coincides with the 28^th consecutive Rasmussen poll showing double-digit support for the repeal of Obamacare. By a margin of 11 percentage points (53 to 42 percent), the poll shows that likely voters from across the political spectrum favor repealing President Obama’s signature legislation.

Sean Trende: "Odds of a Brokered Convention Are Increasing"

The Telegraph: "Killing babies no different from abortion, experts say"

PPP reports on its latest Michigan poll, released ahead of today's Republican presidential primary:

The latest Michigan poll of the Republican presidential primary from the American Research Group: 

Rick Santorum continues to lead the Michigan Republican presidential primary. Santorum leads with 38% and is followed by Mitt Romney with 34%, Ron Paul with 12%, and Newt Gingrich with 7%.

The results are in from the CPAC straw poll: Mitt Romney has won. Here's the tally:

Mitt Romney: 38 percent

Here's another interesting finding from the Fox News poll showing Rick Santorum surging nationally: Unlike GOP elites and large elements of the punditocracy, Republican primary voters are not eager to close down the race.