Uh oh -- trouble for Rudy. A key aspect of the Giuliani game plan is to compensate for his weakness in southern and conservative-dominated states by winning in coastal states like California, New York, and Florida.

But a new Survey USA poll finds the post-announcement Thompson closing in on Rudy in California:

Giuliani 28%

Thompson 26%

Mccain 18%

Romney 14%

On the Dem side, Hillary holds a commanding lead over Barack Obama in the state, 51%-27%, with Edwards at 14%.