Exit Polls: Who Is the More Empathetic?

While Mr. Romney won the battle with Mr. Gingrich in Florida over which candidate would be most likely to win in November, it's a closer call for voters as to which one best understands the problems of average Americans.

More than half, according to these early exit results, say Mr. Romney is the most electable candidate, far ahead of the number that say Mr. Gingrich is. But fewer, about a third, say Mr. Romney is the most empathetic candidate, compared with just over a quarter who instead cite Mr. Gingrich.