The University of Iowa Hawkeye poll is out today showing Mitt Romney with a commanding lead and Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama in a virtual tie.

Republicans:
Romney 36 (+9 vs. Aug. 5 poll)
Giuliani 13 (+2)
Huckabee 13 (+10)
Thompson 11 (+8)
McCain 6 (+3)

In the RCP Average, Romney has a 14-pt lead over Thompson (28.2% to 14.2%).

Democrats:
Clinton 29 (+2 vs. Aug. 5 poll)
Obama 27 (+5)
Edwards 20 (-2)
Richardson 7 (-2)
Biden 5 (na)

In the RCP Average, Clinton has a 6.5-pt lead over Obama (29.8% to 23.3%).

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