The first Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of Iowas Likely Caucus Participants shows that Minnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachmann attracts 22% support, while former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney earn 21%. Just slightly behind is Texas Congressman Ron Paul at 16%, followed by Texas Governor Rick Perry at 12% and former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty at 11%.
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..........Just 49% of Pauls supporters would vote for the Republican nominee if their man does not win the nomination. Thats well below the total for other candidates. Fifteen percent (15%) of Pauls supporters would vote for President Obama over another Republican, and 22% would go the third party route. Its important to remember that part of the congressmans appeal is from his anti-war position which earns him support from many Democrats.
.....Thirty-four percent (34%) of the likely caucus participants consider themselves part of the Tea Party movement. Among these voters, Bachmann leads. Among those not part of the movement, Romney leads.......