Republicans and Republican leaning independents
Would you say you strongly support <candidate>, somewhat support <candidate>, or do you think you might vote differently in your primary or caucus?
Strongly support Somewhat support Might vote differently
Row % Row % Row %
Republicans and Republican leaning independents 30% 39% 31%
Party Identification Republican 30% 39% 31%
Independent 30% 39% 31%
Tea Party Supporters 34% 37% 29%
Top 2 Republican Candidates Rick Perry 30% 41% 29%
Mitt Romney 26% 43% 30%
Household Income Less than $50,000 37% 28% 35%
$50,000 or more 25% 44% 31%
Education Not college graduate 33% 39% 29%
College graduate 28% 38% 34%
Age Under 45 24% 45% 32%
45 or older 33% 37% 31%
Gender Men 35% 35% 30%
Women 24% 44% 32%
Marist Poll National Republicans and Republican Leaning Independents: Interviews conducted September 13th and September 14th, 2011, N=317 MOE +/- 5.5%. Totals may not add to 100 due to rounding.