CNN/Opinion Research Corporation Poll. Jan. 21-23, 2011. N=479 Republicans and independents who lean Republican nationwide

“Next, I’m going to read a list of people who may be running in the Republican primary for president in 2012. Please excuse me while I giggle uncontrollably. After I read all the names, please tell me which candidate you would be most likely to support for the Republican nomination for president in the year 2012, or if you would support someone else.

Mike Huckabee 21%
Sarah Palin 19%
Mitt Romney 18%
Newt Gingrich 10%
Ron Paul 7%