| I think it is now safe to say that, if the New York Republican Primary were held today, Rudy Giuliani would lose by double digits. Marist confirms the Siena Poll from this morning.
REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY 2008
SENATOR JOHN MCCAIN LEADS AMONG REPUBLICANS IN NEW YORK STATE:
John McCain outpaces the Republican field of presidential candidates including former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani among New York's registered Republicans. Despite Giuliani's hopes for a strong showing in New York, right now, 34% of registered Republicans including those leaning to a candidate support McCain compared with 23% for Giuliani. Among Republicans likely to vote in the February 5th primary, McCain maintains his support of 34%, but Giuliani is tied for second with former Governor Mitt Romney at 19%. Former Governor Mike Huckabee receives 15% among Republicans likely to vote
Years ago, I would have referred to such an occurrence as a "faceplant." |
