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Trump’s Lead May Be Shrinking in Michigan

March 7, 2016 · 12:34 pm ET · 42 Comments

A new Monmouth poll in Michigan finds Donald Trump currently has the support of 36% of likely GOP primary voters, followed by Ted Cruz at 23%, John Kasich at 21% and Marco Rubio at 13%.

Key finding: “In interviews conducted Thursday and Friday, Trump held a solid lead with 39% support compared to 22% for Cruz, 17% for Kasich, and 14% for Rubio. The race was much tighter in Saturday and Sunday interviews at 32% for Trump, 26% for Kasich, 25% for Cruz, and 12% for Rubio.”

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