It seems the primary may be taking a toll on Mitt Romney’s favorability among independents. Since December, Romney’s favorability among independents has declined 13 percentage points. Debates and tough conservative rhetoric probably aren’t doing Romney any favors with this voting bloc — making it even more likely he will quickly pivot back to the center if he secures the nomination.
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