(CNN)A new poll brings good news for Mitt Romney and his allies at a time when the 2012 GOP nominee faces vocal skepticism from the right about a potential third bid for president. According to a new CBS News survey, however, nearly six in 10 Republicans (59%) say they'd like to see Romney run for the White House in 2016, compared to 26% who disagree. Romney confirmed Friday night in a speech at the Republican National Committee's winter meeting that he's seriously thinking about jumping back into the fray, hinting that his campaign would focus on making the world safer and lifting people out of poverty.
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A new poll indicates that 59% of Republicans wants Mitt Romney to run for president in 2016
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That's higher than the 50% who want Jeb Bush to jump into the race
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Meanwhile, only 29% want Chris Christie to run, compared to 44% who disagree
Jeb Bush, who's wanted to run by 50% of @placeholder, while 27% don't want him to run.