Romney Leading Pack in SC

Good news for Mitt with this new poll out of South Carolina:

Romney--25%
Palin--16%
Bachmann--13%
Cain--10%
Giulani--6%
Perry--6%
Gingrich--3%
Santorum--2%
Paul--2%
Huntsman--<1%
Pawlenty--<1%

It seems odd that Perry is so low, being a Southerner, but that may change when he formally announces. And Palin seems unlikely to run, which will also change the results (Giulani likewise). It also seems odd that Hunstman and Pawlenty (and Paul) poll so poorly.

Rep. Chaffetz Endorses Romney over Huntsman

Rep. Jason Chaffetz, who worked as Gov. Hunstman's chief of staff, has endorsed Romney over his former boss according to this LA Times article:

"It was a little difficult," Chaffetz said. "Jon Huntsman is a good man, but when your goal is to beat Barack Obama I just think Mitt Romney is in a much better position to do that. He's laid this foundation for years. He's got a wonderful organization, the ability to raise the type of money [needed]. And I just think he's going to make a great president. I think we need that type business background to get our economy back in shape."

Romney leads Obama, fellow Republicans in NH

The latest poll out of New Hampshire looks good for Romney:

GOP Nomination
Romney--35%
Bachmann--12%
Paul--7%
Giuliani--7%
Perry--7%
Pawlenty--3%
Palin--3%
Hunstman--2%
Cain--2%
Gingrich--1%
Santorum--<1%

General Election
Romney--47%, Obama--43%