Washington D.C. 1/19/2008 3:39:18 AM
News / Politics

John McCain Leads California Poll Released by Rasmussen Reports

Here are the latest results from the California poll by Rasmussen Reports published on USAElectionPolls.com:

There were 471 voters polled on 1/14.

Rasmussen Reports
Date: 1/14
California
Est. MoE = 3.9%
John McCain 24%
Mitt Romney 17%
Mike Huckabee 13%
Fred Thompson 13%
Rudy Giuliani 11%
Ron Paul 6%

Quote:

Sixty-three percent (63%) of Romney’s supporters are certain they will vote for him. That’s a far higher level of commitment than any other candidate enjoys. Just 45% of McCain’s supporters are that “certain” along with 54% of those who support Thompson, 45% of Huckabee voters, and 36% of Giuliani fans.

Eleven percent (11%) of Romney supporters say there’s a good chance they could change their mind. Fifteen percent (15%) of Thompson’s supporters are that likely to switch. The numbers are even higher for other candidates—21% for McCain, 22% for Huckabee, and 22% for Giuliani.

McCain is seen as the most electable Republican, a fact that explains his frontrunner status and the current lack of commitment from his voters. Sixty-six percent (66%) say that he is at least somewhat likely to win the White House if nominated.

Fifty-eight percent (58%) believe Giuliani would have a chance to win as the Republican nominee.

Fifty-five percent (55%) see Romney as at least somewhat likely to win while just 41% say the same about both Huckabee and Thompson.

Source: Latest Polls, State Presidential Primary Polls

The average poll results over the last 5 days in the California polls from USAElectionPolls.com are:

Candidate %
Rudy Giuliani 11
Mitt Romney 17
Mike Huckabee 13
John McCain 24
Ron Paul 6
Fred Thompson 13