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% 42% 28%
Party Identification Republican 31% 43% 26%
Independent 29% 39% 32%
Tea Party Supporters 41% 36% 23%
Top 3 Republican Candidates Mitt Romney 30% 45% 25%
Newt Gingrich 43% 36% 22%
Herman Cain 31% 41% 28%
Household Income Less than $50,000 36% 41% 23%
$50,000 or more 28% 39% 33%
Education Not college graduate 30% 45% 24%
College graduate 31% 38% 32%
Age Under 45 22% 43% 36%
45 or older 32% 41% 26%
Gender Men 33% 37% 30%
Women 28% 46% 26%
Marist Poll National Republicans and Republican Leaning Independents: Interviews conducted November 8th through 10th, 2011, N=347 MOE +/- 5.5%. Totals may not add to 100 due to rounding.