The latest Gallup poll released today reveals a Republican race for President that has tightened considerably.Republican Presidential Nomination Preference(without Newt Gingrich)Sept. 14-16, 2007 %Rudy Giuliani30Fred Thompson22John McCain18Mitt Romney7Ron Paul4Mike Huckabee4Duncan Hunter2Sam Brownback2Tom Tancredo1 Other1None/no opinion10After a small bounce as a result of his Ames straw poll win, Romney has plunged back into single digits with Ron Paul and Mike Huckabee gaining on him. For all the money has has raised and lent his own campaign, Romney still doesn't seem to be picking up much support nationally, although he continues to lead in the early states of Iowa, New Hampshire, and Michigan.Meanwhile, Fred Thompson and John McCain continue their surge, drawing support away from both Rudy Giuliani and Mitt Romney. But McCain is having a huge problem raising money. And just yesterday, he lost another important staffer in the communications end of the campaign.But...(Read Full Post)