Herman Cain tops Ohio poll

According to a new Quinnipiac University poll released early Wednesday, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, now trails former Godfather’s Pizza CEO Herman Cain (pictured), for the Republican nomination.

Ohio Republicans may not have a large role in selecting the next GOP nominee, but Cain’s rise in the state, is emblematic of his surge nationwide. In this Quinnipiac poll, Cain leads Romney, 28 percent to 23 percent

In a three-way matchup between Cain, Perry and Romney, Cain leads with 40 percent. Romney earns 33 percent, and Perry captures just one-in-ten votes.

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