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Fox Poll: Trump endorsement a net negative

BY: CHARLIE SPIERING DECEMBER 5, 2011 | MODIFIED: FEBRUARY 2, 2012 AT 4:27 PM

Topics: Beltway Confidential

Newt Gingrich defended his visit with Donald Trump today, praising him for being "a great showman" and a "great businessman."

But how helpful is a Trump endorsement for a presidential campaign?

Fox News polled on this question back in September.

Q: If a candidate receives the endorsement of Donald Trump, would that make you more or less likely to vote for that candidate, or would it not make a difference to your vote?

More likely: 6

Less likely: 31

No difference: 62

(Don’t know): 2

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