January 18, 2012
A new national poll released by Rasmussen shows Newt is rapidly closing the gap and has momentum on his side.
Romney - 30%
Gingrich - 27%
Santorum - 15%
Paul - 13%
Perry - 4%
In the poll, Newt Gingrich leads Rick Santorum and Mitt Romney amongst Tea Party and Evangelical voters by a 2-1 margin.
Among Tea Party: Gingrich 39%, Romney 21%, Santorum 20%.
Among Evangelicals: Gingrich 36%, Romney 19%, Santorum 16%.
Newt is also the preferred candidate amongst "very conservative" voters.
Newt Gingrich, Gingrich Campaign Press Release - New Rasmussen Poll: Romney 30%, Gingrich 27% Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/node/299939