Gingrich holds double-digit edge in new Iowa poll

A new poll from the University of Iowa shows Newt Gingrich holding his double-digit lead in the state among likely caucus-goers, garnering 30 percent of voters.

According to the Hawkeye Poll, Mitt Romney trailed with 20 percent, while Ron Paul rounded out the top three with 11 percent of likely caucus-goers. Of the candidates in single digits, Michele Bachmann led with 9 percent, followed closely by Rick Perry at 8 percent and Rick Santorum at 5 percent.

Eleven percent of those surveyed remain undecided, and 4 percent signaled support for Herman Cain, who has now dropped out of the nominating contest amid allegations of sexual impropriety.

The findings mirror those of other recent polls, which show the former Speaker of the House opening up a considerable lead on Romney. A CNN/Time poll released last week showed Gingrich leading Romney by a 33 percent to 20 percent margin; that poll excluded Cain from the results.

Gingrich will be campaigning Monday in New Hampshire, including a town-hall meeting with a technology company, a debate with rival John Huntsman, and a stop at a local pharmacy in Hollis, N.H.

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