A new Monmouth University Poll of likely Iowa Republicans shows retired physician Ben Carson tied with Donald Trump for first place.
“When Iowa Republicans are asked who they would support in their local caucus, Ben Carson (23%) and Donald Trump (23%) tie for the top spot. The next tier of candidates includes Carly Fiorina (10%) and Ted Cruz (9%), followed by Scott Walker (7%), Jeb Bush (5%), John Kasich (4%), Marco Rubio (4%), and Rand Paul (3%). The last two Iowa caucus victors, Mike Huckabee and Rick Santorum, each garner 2% of the vote. None of the other six candidates included in the poll register more than 1% support,” the poll said in a release.
Poll Director Patrick Murray said, “These results mark a significant shake-up in the leaderboard from Monmouth’s Iowa poll taken before the first debate. Carson and, to a lesser extent, Fiorina have surged, while Walker has faded into the background.”
Here’s a clue. “Iowa GOP caucus goers say that, regardless of who they support in the primary, the country needs a president from outside of government who can bring a new approach to Washington (66%) rather than someone with government experience who knows how to get things done (23%).
Among those who prefer an outsider, more than two-thirds are backing one of the three candidates who have never held elected office – Trump (32%), Carson (26%), or Fiorina (13%).
However, even among those who say the country needs someone with government experience, 30% are currently supporting one of these three candidates.”
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