Giuliani Leads in New Hampshire

A poll conducted last week has Rudy Giuliani in joint lead in New Hampshire with John McCain as preferred Republican nominee.

Giuliani and McCain were both on 27%, with Mitt Romney in third place on 13%. Undeclared potential candidate Newt Gingrich was on 9%.

However, Giuliani topped McCain in the favorability rating - people who view him favorably minus those who view him unfavorably. Giuliani's net rating was 56% compared with 32% for McCain.