Poll: Gov. Rick Perry Holds 11-Point Lead in South Carolina over GOP Presidential Field – 8/26/11

A new Magellan poll out of South Carolina shows Gov. Rick Perry with an 11-point lead over the GOP Presidential Field.

Perry leads Gov. Mitt Romney 31%-20%, with Rep. Michele Bachmann third at 14%. No other candidate reaches double-digits in the poll.

Perry announced his candidacy in South Carolina, and has staked out the state as a firewall state for his candidacy.

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