Trump pulling over 50% in NewsMax GOP nominee poll

Historic City News has received the results of a Republican Presidential Primary poll published by Newsmax Media, Inc. on Friday that asked their readers who they would prefer to see as the GOP nominee in 2016.

Much to the surprise, as well as some concern, of the pollsters, political newcomer Donald Trump continues to draw big numbers in a field of several well-seasoned Republican contenders.

Eight years control of the White House by Democrats has Republican leaders concerned that, although he’s doing well in the polls, if Trump appears on the ballot to face a strong Democrat opponent, would voters take him seriously enough to pull the lever?

Moreover, many are concerned that Trump remains a wildcard if the Party does not select him to lead the GOP ticket; the suspicion being that Trump might change his party affiliation and run under the auspices of one of the lesser known minor parties.

At the close of business FRIDAY, the results were:

Donald Trump	298,674
Dr. Ben Carson	29,370
Gov. Scott Walker	27,760
Sen. Ted Cruz	26,868
Gov. Jeb Bush	22,232
Sen. Rand Paul	14,114
Sen. Marco Rubio	13,034
Gov. Mike Huckabee	12,804
Gov. John Kasich	7,617
Gov. Rick Perry	7,406
Carly Fiorina	6,079
Gov. Bobby Jindal	3,993
Sen. Rick Santorum	1,706
Lindsey Graham	1,550
George Pataki	1,322
Peter King	411
Mike Pence	311
Gov. Chris Christie	188