WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 (UPI) -- Texas Gov. Rick Perry is leading his Republican primary opponents when it comes to electability, a CNN poll suggests.
The CNN/ORC International Poll, conducted during the weekend, found 30 percent of Republicans, as well as independents who lean toward the GOP, support Perry for the GOP nomination. Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney has the support of 18 percent of voters. Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has 15 percent, Rep. Ron Paul of Texas has 12 percent and Rep. Michele Bachmann of Minnesota has 4 percent.