Bachmann surging, signs of weakness for Romney

http://publicpolicypolling.blogspot.com/2011/07/bachmann-surging-signs-of-weakness-for.html

When PPP polled New Hampshire in April Michele Bachmann was stuck at 4%. She's gained 14 points over the last three months and now finds herself within single digits of Mitt Romney. Romney continues to lead the way in the state with 25% to 18% for Bachmann, 11% for Sarah Palin, 9% for Ron Paul, 7% for Rick Perry and Herman Cain, 6% for Jon Huntsman and Tim Pawlenty, and 4% for Newt Gingrich.

Bachmann's surge in New Hampshire is being built on the back of the Tea Party. Among voters identifying themselves as members of that movement she's leading the way at 25% with Palin and Romney tying for second at 16%, and Cain also placing in double digits at 11%.

This is New Hampshire, not South Carolina. If Cain's vote (the "protest vote") goes to her she appears very strong against Romney.
Romney's "brand" is getting a bit stale. There's no story, no mission, no optimism. Only the smirking acknowledgment that you can't possibly be serious about nominating that crazy woman. That might be enough though.