ARG Super Tuesday Tennessee Republican primary: Santorum 34%, Romney 27%, Gingrich 16%

rick-santorumThe first poll of Tennessee’s Super Tuesday Republican presidential primary from ARG has Rick Santorum on top by seven of Mitt Romney. The poll gives Rick Santorum 34% of the vote, to Mitt Romney’s 27%. Coming in third is Newt Gingrich with 16% and Ron Paul at 13%. Rick Santorum is favored by Tea Party supporters, male and female voters.

Santorum leads Romney 36% to 28% among self-identified Republicans, followed by Gingrich with 21% and Paul with 5%. Among self-identified independents and Democrats, Paul leads with 31%, followed by Santorum with 28%, Romney with 25%, and Gingrich with 3%.

Santorum leads Romney 33% to 26% among likely Republican primary voters saying they will definitely vote in the March 6 primary, followed by Gingrich with 18% and Paul with 13%. Santorum leads Romney 36% to 32% among those saying they will probably vote.

Santorum leads with 40% among likely Republican primary voters saying they are supporters of the Tea Party, followed by Gingrich with 21%, Romney with 17%, and Paul with 11%. Among likely primary voters saying they are not supporters of the Tea Party or are undecided about the Tea Party, Romney leads with 34%, followed by Santorum with 29%, Paul with 14%, and Gingrich with 12%.

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February 11, 2012 · Filed Under 2012 Elections, Political Polling, Rick Santorum


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