A new CNN poll showed a major jump for former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney in the network’s polling of the Republican race nationally — their new numbers show Romney at 34 percent, with former House Speaker Newt Gingrich second all the way back at 18. A month ago, the two men were tied at 28 percent. Tied for third with 15 are Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX) and former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum. The rest of the field is in single digits.
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