For the record, I’m not buying it. Why? Because at least two other major polling firms show Sarah Palin leading amongst Republians. The CNN poll even has it in the margin of error, so conservatives aren’t exactly tripping over themselves to vote for the Huckster.
“It might come as a surprise to some that Palin does better than Huckabee among GOP men but that Huckabee beats Palin among Republican women,” says CNN Polling Director Keating Holland. “Palin’s strength is also concentrated among older Republicans, but Huckabee may have a slight edge among conservative Republicans.”
Among voters who consider themselves born again or evangelical, Huckabee draws more support than Palin, with a 9 point edge. Meanwhile, Palin holds a 7-point advantage among non-born again or evangelical voters.
In case you thought it couldn’t get more odd, consider the remaining results: Romney at 28%, Gingrich at 27%, Rudy at 23%, and Bobby Jindal at 19%. Gingrich? Rudy? Their numbers will probably go down as time goes by, but geez.


by Stephan Tawney on December 5, 2008