2012 Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul remains competitive in
the race for the nomination according to a new Reuters/Ipsos Poll.
Paul
scores a solid second with 21 percent of the vote, faring better
nationally than fellow GOP competitors Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich.
These latest numbers show Paul gaining on his main competitor
nationally, Mitt Romney, whose support seems to be fading with 29
percent. Paul’s support grew by 5 percentage points nationally since
January, while Romney has seen a 30 percent decline in his support since
January.
“This poll further illustrates that Ron Paul is emerging as the real
conservative alternative to Mitt Romney, and that he can also obtain the
needed support from Independents and disenfranchised Democrats to defeat
President Obama in November.” said Ron Paul 2012 National Campaign
Chairman Jesse Benton.
This poll follows a January 30th Gallup Poll showing Paul within the
margin of error of defeating Obama. Also, a January 16th CNN/ORC Poll
showed Paul and Obama in a virtual tie in a general election showdown.
