On the Republican side, recent data indicates Mitt Romney is inching up in popularity in the crucial states of Iowa and New Hampshire. He has 24 percent of the vote in NH, behind McCain but solidly ahead of Giuliani. In Iowa, he is third with 14 percent to McCain’s 26 percent and Giuliani’s 19 percent.
On a nationwide basis, Romney’s support has slowly been inching up, as a look at these results and this graph indicate. Reports from the field indicate Romney has the most efficient campaigning organization.
The Bloggernacle loves to play down Romney’s chance in this election, but I don’t think that’s wise. If I were a betting man, which I’m not, I’d put good money on him winning the Republican nomination. The general election is unfortunately another story, however.
UPDATE: This poll shows Romney solidly ahead in NH.