Huckabee Leads in Flordia Poll, Rudy Third

Rasmussen Poll of Likely Republican Primary Voters in Flordia

Conducted on December 13th

http://rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_20082/2008_presidential_election/florida/election_2008_florida_republican_primary

Huckabee 27%

Romney 23%

Giuliani 19%

Fred Thompson 9%

McCain 6%

The latest Rasmussen polling in the state of Florida suggests that Giuliani might need to work on a Plan B.  Mike Huckabee now leads in the Sunshine State Primary with 27% of the vote. He is trailed closely by Romney at 23% and Giuliani at 19%. Fred Thompson is at 9% in the poll, John McCain at 6%, and Ron Paul at 4%. Tom Tancredo and Duncan Hunter each attract 1% and 8% are undecided.

Those figures reflect a dramatic change in the race since November when Rasmussen Reports polling found Giuliani on top with 27% followed by Romney at 19% and Thompson at 16%. Since then, Huckabee has gained 18 percentage points and Romney picked up four points. Giuliani is down eight, Thompson is down seven, and McCain is down four.

I think this poll really changes the dynamics of the whole race.  What if Rudy does not win until February 5th?  And if Romney wins in Florida, is Rudy toast?