
Using the above, Larison looks at the race without Palin:
Palin supporters don’t gravitate towards any one candidate, but split up among several other Republicans. Even when Palin is excluded from the poll, Bachmann doesn’t gain much traction, and Pawlenty gains almost nothing. Aside from Cain’s sudden surge, the most significant news from this poll is that Pawlenty continues to get nowhere with Republican voters.
Earlier thoughts here.