New Jersey Gov.
Chris Christie is reportedly set to decide whether he will enter the Republican presidential race within days. And if he does jump in, he would start in fourth place in the preference of GOP voters, according to a new
Washington Post-ABC News poll.

Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney leads the race with 20 percent. Businessman Herman Cain and Texas Gov. Rick Perry are tied for second with 15 percent. Then comes Christie with 10 percent and former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, who also hasn’t decided whether to run, with 8 percent. Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and Texas Rep. Ron Paul are tied for sixth with 7 percent, followed by Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann with 4 percent.
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