In recent polls, and in Iowa, Newt Gingrich has surged ahead in the polls leaving the GOP with three front-runners.
CNN/Opinion Research: Romney 24, Gingrich 22, Cain 14, Perry 12, Paul 8, Bachmann 6
PublicPolicyPolling: Gingrich 28, Cain 25, Romney 18, Perry 6, Paul 5, Bachmann 5
McClatchy/Marist: Romney 23, Gingrich 19, Cain 17, Paul 10, Perry 8, Bachmann 5
CBS News: Cain 18, Romney 15, Gingrich 15, Perry 8, Paul 5, Bachmann 4