Washington D.C. 1/28/2008 6:35:53 PM
News / Politics

John McCain Leads California Poll Released by USA Today/Gallup Poll

Here are the latest results from the California poll by USA Today/Gallup Poll published on USAElectionPolls.com:

There were 755 voters polled on 1/23-26.

USA Today/Gallup Poll
Date: 1/23-26
California
Est. MoE = 3.4%
John McCain 35%
Mitt Romney 27%
Mike Huckabee 12%
Rudy Giuliani 11%
Ron Paul 5%
Alan Keyes 1%
Unsure 9%

Quote:

The results make it clear that two candidates -- McCain and Romney -- are the dominant players at this point in California. McCain has a slight lead over Romney, but one that appears smaller among those most likely to vote in a lower-turnout election.

Rudy Giuliani, who had been leading in California polls as recently as last December, is far behind the two front-runners and essentially tied with Mike Huckabee. Ron Paul trails even further behind.

About a third of registered Republican voters in California said they could change their minds about voting between the time they were interviewed and the day of the primary, suggesting that the structure of this primary election could change significantly in the days ahead.

Of those who are certain about their vote, McCain and Romney are tied, further underscoring the conclusion that the California race could in the end tilt toward either of these two candidates.

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 27
Mike Huckabee 12
John McCain 35
Ron Paul 5