November 5, 2007
Posted: November 5th, 2007 04:02 PM ET

Rudy Giuliani continues to lead the Republican presidential race.

WASHINGTON (CNN) - In the Republican presidential race, former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani continues to be the leading candidate, with the backing of 28 percent of the Republican primary voters polled. Former Sen. Fred Thompson of Tennessee was backed by 19 percent. Sen. John McCain of Arizona was the top pick of 16 percent, and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney had 11 percent.

Of the remaining Republican candidates, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee received 10 percent, Texas Rep. Ron Paul 5 percent, California Rep. Duncan Hunter 4 percent and Colorado Rep. Tom Tancredo 3 percent.

The poll involved telephone interviews with 397 Republicans or independents who lean Republican. The poll's margin of error was 5 percentage points.

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Filed under: Poll numbers • Rudy Giuliani


Kurt Adkins   January 5th, 2008 11:03 pm ET

The only man who is answering truthful to questions is Ron Paul.
He knows issues and history.
He sees why our nation is struggling.
He as no fear in speaking the truth.

He is truly a man after Gods heart and for this nation!

Derek Miller   December 28th, 2007 5:45 pm ET

This makes me laugh
The only place you hear about other canidates are on tv, and people who just follow what other people do.

Ron Paul is going to shock people....

trust me ...he will shock and awe...

Jonathan Pikeville, NC   December 27th, 2007 2:41 am ET

Ron Paul is the only REAL conservative canidate! Ron Paul is the only out of all the canidates that has any once of integrity, and realism left about him. Vote Ron Paul.. secure the borders, get out of iraq, protect your second ammendment rights, and uphold the constitution! He's the man for the job, go research the issues and don't just vote for someone b/c you heard there name more than someone else.

McKinley, Sellersburg IN   December 23rd, 2007 9:26 pm ET

What utter BS. I was watching the cnn poll on their sit and Ron Paul won by far.

rp_spambot_1208   December 21st, 2007 1:25 pm ET

Search youtube for "ron paul vs. frank luntz"

Watch that video and see the people that do these polls. They are crooked, and ask questions to get the answers the want.

Q. "Have you ever tried sugar or pcp?"

A. "uhhhhhh... yes?!?!? i mean no?!"

"Frank Luntz is an idiot." hahaha!

RP2008

Anonymous   December 6th, 2007 8:48 am ET

Mike Huckabee is clearly the true conservative who holds to the views this country was founded on. The others are so wishy washy that when in office we will not be certain of which way they will lean.

Matt, Virginia Beach, Virginia   November 20th, 2007 12:13 am ET

These numbers are bogus – Ron Paul is more ahead than just 5%. You want secure borders, out of Iraq, more liberty and money in your pockets? Check out Ron Paul. He's delivered over 4,000 babies, has a consistent voting record, was in the Air Force for 5 years and has been married to the same woman for 50 years. He's the only real conservative.

Paul, New Orleans, LA   November 6th, 2007 3:13 pm ET

To: Terry, El Paso, TX

Will you ever learn and wake up?

Myself and some other Ron Paul "crazies" would be more than happy to debate you. Do some research first!

DANNY C TN   November 6th, 2007 12:40 pm ET

Paul's fringe supporters??? Give me a break. Dr. Paul platform consist a heck of a lot more than 9/11 9/11 9/11. Giuliani is a schmuck, has been money hungry pig. Think of all the money he has made off 9/11??? Anyone who votes for Giuliani doesn't have a brain. Dr.Paul is the ONLY and I repeat ONLY candidate that IS NOT bought and paid for. He gets his money from REAL Americans. raising OVER 4 million in one day is no small feat. Paul has my support as with a LOT of other people I know. Down with American Fascism and Lord Bush and the neo cons.sincerely
One p!ssed off American

Danny C Tn   November 6th, 2007 12:33 pm ET

Paul's fringe supporters??? Give me a break. Dr. Paul platform consist a heck of a lot more than 9/11 9/11 9/11. Giuliani is a schmuck, has been money hungry pig. Think of all the money he has made off 9/11??? Anyone who votes for Giuliani doesn't have a brain. Dr.Paul is the ONLY and I repeat ONLY candidate that is bought and paid for. He gets his money from REAL Americans. raising OVER 4 million in one day is no small feat. Paul has my support as with a LOT of other people I know. Down with American Fascism and Lord Bush and the neo cons.sincerely
One p!ssed off American

Greg White Phoenix,N.Y.   November 6th, 2007 12:30 pm ET

How can Rudy Giuliani expect to run our country when he cant even manage to stay faithful to his wife's?
His platform is right out of a cookie cutter. Ron paul in 08

Dan, Illinois   November 6th, 2007 11:03 am ET

A second tier candidate is the only chance America has. These front runners are people who will say anything to be elected. Giuliani is a joke and I don't understand who is supporting him. The American people NEED to be educated on ALL candidates. It is the ONLY fair way for a legit election.

Kate, Aurora CO   November 6th, 2007 9:51 am ET

I was really hoping the Republican party saw through the fear tactics used by the Bush administration in order to get the 2nd term but no. They are putting this guy in the lead whose only platform is terrorists and his so called "leadership" on 9-11. People really need to wake up and do research on this guy. He is exploiting a tragedy that costs thousands of lives for his own financial and political gain. This man is NOT a hero. Far from it. There is a reason why both the NYC Firefighters and Police offices do NOT support this man. There is a reason why prior to 9-11 his approval rating was at an all time low below 30%. He is not the right choice for President. If you want to avoid World War III, forget about Iran DON'T elect this man.

Terry, El Paso, TX   November 6th, 2007 9:10 am ET

Ron Paul supporters are delusional. For so long, I guess, they have imagined themselves to be typical Americans. Now they cannot accept that they are a fringe group. They deny the results of all polls as faked. They imagine over and over again that this or that tiny news event is the turning point in Paul's campaign. Talking to them is like talking to a person who believes that OJ was innocent and was framed by the entire state of California.

nathanielpark   November 6th, 2007 3:12 am ET

The only poll that matters is on election day. There is only one republican candidate that opposes the war in Iraq, embraces freedom, defends liberty, and is the champion of the constitution, and I think we all know who that is.

MikeknaJ, Orange County CA   November 6th, 2007 2:30 am ET

Mike Huckabee has moved into a statistical tie with Mitt Romney, while spending a fraction of the cash? There's the news of this poll, kids.

MIKE ADKINS,CHARLOTTE,NC   November 6th, 2007 1:16 am ET

when it comes to polls regarding the republican party , the word should be poles. that's all they seem to like to play with. mark foley and larry craig are the most experienced in the field.

Rose Hann New London, CT   November 5th, 2007 11:01 pm ET

Giulianni claims he ca beat Hillary. News flash, Rudy couldn't beat an egg!

KEITH JAMES LOUTTIT   November 5th, 2007 10:34 pm ET

Dear Gavin, in Gainsville, Florida...

Gavin, stop smoking all that gainsville-green, and get your facts right, and don't forget to use your Spell Checker, it's built into your operating system.

ashley foxworth, ms   November 5th, 2007 9:03 pm ET

where was this poll taken in mexico? ROmney leads all state polls, has raised the most money, and has a hardcore camp. therefore i say romney is #1 not RG.

Cyndam Middletown, CT   November 5th, 2007 8:16 pm ET

I continue to be saddened by the state of the any country that would knowingly elevate someone like Guiliani to frontrunner status. This is particularly true from the party that lays claim (right or wrong) to being the party with high moral standards.

Amazed

Rodak - Sacremento, CA   November 5th, 2007 8:04 pm ET

Wow. We've got to keep this guy from becoming President. He couldn't care less about morals. And he is going to try to abolish my right to bear arms. What kind of conservative is he? Not mine I can tell you that.

Ron G, Peoria, Ill.   November 5th, 2007 7:46 pm ET

Giuliani has it all – financial smarts to keep our economy humming along; he will be a great commander of the military, using his crime fighting background; he will build the border; he will continue this countries great tradition of being the center of the world free market.

Congrats Rudy on leading !

Greg Minnesota   November 5th, 2007 7:43 pm ET

I sincerely hope he get's the nomination nod from the republican side. He is so transparently wrong for any elected office it will be easy to defeat him. Can't wait to see adds with him cross-dressing. Hmmm on the other hand that may just bring all of the in the closet republicans out into the light without the scandals.

Richard, St. Paul, MN   November 5th, 2007 7:38 pm ET

Considering the candidates the Republicans have, I think that J. Edgar Hoover's corpse would be the forerunner if he was in the game.

Alice Newman Center Harbor NH   November 5th, 2007 7:16 pm ET

But you know Rudy said that he spent more time down at ground zero than the workers!

Best bumper sticker: Rudy has more wives than Mitt has been hunting.

Paul, New Orleans, LA   November 5th, 2007 7:14 pm ET

CNN loves to bring up Rudy. How about RON PAUL who is about to bring in 3million today. Where is the news on that, oh wait, it is just a bunch of internet freaks. Bring on RON PAUL!

jw, canadian,ok   November 5th, 2007 6:52 pm ET

Run Rudy Run! These will ensure the next president will be a Democrat.

Elliott in NC   November 5th, 2007 6:48 pm ET

Well...we're in trouble then, cauz Rudy sux!!

MS Johnson City, TN   November 5th, 2007 6:40 pm ET

It seems to me that the only candidate gaining ground is Ron Paul!

His book is rising on the charts too.

Warren, Vancouver Canada   November 5th, 2007 6:36 pm ET

(Sigh).... please excuse my post above for the lack proofreading. :)

Nick, Eden Praire MN   November 5th, 2007 6:33 pm ET

I'd believe this poll a lot more if Ron Paul wasn't raising 3+ mil today alone. Time for people to stop believe land-line polls mean anything. They did once, but are increasing insignificant each year. The only reason the media still reports on them is without them they'd have to admit they don't have a clue who's doing well.

Warren, Vancouver Canada   November 5th, 2007 6:21 pm ET

Friendly reminder to CNN that they should take a look at the Ron Paul fund raising, it would appear that Ron Paul is more that perhaps just a afterthought. Also just wondering also how CNN explain these "polls" against the money raised?

Bill, Los Angeles, CA   November 5th, 2007 6:20 pm ET

And Romney is ahead of McCain and Thompson. I promise. If he winds NH and Iowa, Romney will get the nom.

Daniel, NY   November 5th, 2007 6:08 pm ET

In other poll news today, SUSA released an amazing series of seven Senate polls of the hottest 2008 races, and finds Democrats in good shape. Link.

looneytune   November 5th, 2007 6:04 pm ET

Without Nadar, Ron Paul or Colbert, I'll be writing in Goofy, it's all synonymous...

Chris, Toledo, OH   November 5th, 2007 5:46 pm ET

Ron Paul has one percent more support than Duncan Hunter. Give me a break. These polls are so fake. Why even report them?
The man is raising of MILLIONS of dollars today. Report on that CNN.

Gavin, Gainsville, Florida   November 5th, 2007 5:44 pm ET

I wonder if those 28 percent know/care about Gouliani's failure to provide NYFD with proper radios or his lies to 9/11 rescue workers about qaulity of air. More people will die from RG's negligence/incompatence than died in the attacks.

What a leader.

Anonymous   November 5th, 2007 5:37 pm ET

A noun a verb and 911.

Quite a platform you have Rudolph. I'm sure Barack Obama looks forward to debating you.

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