I think this seals the deal, he will run.

(The Hill) – Former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani (R) could have a significant impact on the Republican primary field if he chooses to run, a poll released Friday showed.

A CNN/Opinion Research survey showed Giuliani, who ran a failed presidential campaign in 2008, statistically tied with former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney (R) and former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin (R) in a hypothetical match-up. Giuliani received 16 percent support from Republicans, Romney got 15 percent and Palin received 13 percent.

The poll can be seen as a testament to the unsettled nature of the Republican field of candidates looking to unseat President Obama in 2012.

Romney is seen as the presumptive front-runner, but many Republican activists appeal unsatisfied with the current crop and are waiting for a dark-horse to jump into the race.

Overall, 61 percent of Republican voters say they are satisfied with he current crop of candidates while 39 percent say they are unsatisfied.

Giuliani has not yet said whether he intends to run. But his close political ally, Rep. Pete King (R-N.Y.), said this week that he is “very close to running.”