Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney continues to lead in new numbers on the Republican race in Florida out Saturday night. Public Policy Polling (D) released a survey showing Romney at 40 percent, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich at 32, former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum at 15 and Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX) with 9. The data is line with the trend from the last few days that has seen Romney enjoy a near double digit lead ahead of the Tuesday, January 31st primary.
The backbone of Romney’s support in Florida is senior citizens. He’s getting 50% of
their voters with Gingrich at only 28%. Romney also appears to have a pretty good sized lead in the bank. Among those who have already voted he’s at 45% to 35% for Gingrich. If you want a clue as to why Romney releasing his tax returns hasn’t hurt him one little bit in Florida consider this: 68% of Republicans in the state have a favorable opinion of rich people to only 8% with a negative one. Romney’s up 47-32 among those who like rich people. In a GOP primary it’s an asset to be rich and successful, not a liability.
The current TPM Poll Average shows Romney approaching ten point advantage in Florida.
