Perry bests Romney in new Nevada poll

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Texas Gov. Rick Perry has a five point lead over former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney in the first poll of Nevada Republican voters since Perry announced he is getting in the race.

The Magellan Strategies poll surveyed 631 likely 2012 Nevada Republican Presidential caucus attendees and found Perry beating Romney 29% to 24%. former Godfather Pizza CEO Herman Cain, Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn., and Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, rounded out the top five with 7%, 6%, and 6% respectively.

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