The Republican presidential race is more unsettled than it seems, says pollster Scott Rasmussen.

Rasmussen said Republicans have not organized behind any announced candidate and are waiting to see if Fred Thompson will be able to unify voters unimpressed with the Republicans' lineup.

"If Thompson collapses after entering the race, the biggest danger for the GOP is that none of the candidates may measure up to the hopes and expectations of the party faithful," Rasmussen said in an analysis released yesterday.

Thompson, who has not formally announced a run for presidency, is the first and only Republican to receive a core support of 25 percent or more, according to Rasmussen.

-- Brandon Leonard, intern, The Washington Times