2012-04-08-皮尤-74_of_Republicans_Say_Romney_Definitely_the_Nominee_4页_68kb

Main Finding: In a May 2012 Pew Research Center survey, 74% of Republican and Republican-leaning registered voters viewed Mitt Romney as definitely the inevitable Republican nominee for president, up from earlier polls. Only 21% believed another candidate had a significant chance.

Public Opinion on Primaries: A majority (47%) of Republicans saw ongoing primaries as bad for the party, a shift from a month prior when opinions were more balanced. This concern was heightened after primary victories in Wisconsin, Maryland, and Washington D.C.

Democrat Perspective: Democrats also perceived Romney's nomination as inevitable, with 64% of Democrats and Democratic-leaning voters holding this view. Additionally, 63% of Democrats expressed disapproval of the extended GOP primary process.

Survey Context: The poll, conducted April 5-8, 2012, involved 1000 adults and highlighted a trend in voter sentiment moving toward the conclusion of the primaries. The methodology included weighting for demographic factors and accounted for sampling errors.