Huckabee Passes Romney, Surges in NH

From Rasmussen's Daily Tracking Poll today:

National Poll: Huckabee Passes Romney for First Time

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Friday shows—for the first time ever--Mike Huckabee moving into the top four among those seeking the Republican Presidential Nomination.

Rudy Giuliani remains precariously atop the pack with support from 20% of Likely Republican Primary Voters nationwide. Fred Thompson is close behind at 19% while John McCain enjoys a second straight day in third place with 14% of the vote. Huckabee continues to gain ground and is just two points behind McCain at 12%. This is the first time all year that Huckabee has surpassed Mitt Romney. The former Massachusetts Governor slipped another point and he is now at just 11% nationally. No other Republican attracts more than 3% support while 18% are undecided.

Given Huckabee’s progress in the polls, Rasmussen Reports will add his results to the daily tracking history table starting on Monday.

And their latest polling for the New Hampshire primary:

The New Hampshire poll contains good news for John McCain and Mike Huckabee, each of whom has gained four percentage points since mid-September. The big loser in New Hampshire this month is Fred Thompson who lost two-thirds of the support he enjoyed shortly after entering the race.

Romney now has support from 28% of Likely Primary Voters while Giuliani earns the vote from 19%. McCain at 16% and Huckabee at 10% are the only other Republicans in double digits. Thompson attracts just 6% of the vote and is trailed by Tom Tancredo (3%), Ron Paul (2%), and Duncan Hunter (2%). Fourteen percent (14%) remain undecided.

These polling numbers, along with the growing momentum and increasing negative attacks, show that Huckabee is finally being recognized as a threat. Wear them as badges of honor. However, with the attention will come the need for the Governor to defend himself against false accusations. That takes money.

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