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GOP Straw Poll Update...and What it Means

September 21, 2009 by admin

The final numbers for the 597 people who voted in the straw poll (per Playbook) are:

1. Mike Huckabee 28.48%
2. Mitt Romney 12.40%
3. Tim Pawlenty 12.23%
4. Sarah Palin 12.06%
5. Mike Pence 11.89%
6. Newt Gingrich 6.70%
7. Bobby Jindal 4.69%
8. Rick Santorum 2.51%
9. Ron Paul 2.18%
10. Undecided 5.19%
11. Other 1.68% 

There are a few things to take from this. First, there's not a moderate in the bunch. Second, it's interesting that Tim Pawlenty and Mike Pence did as well as they did. That is, Mike H, Mittens, and Spunky all have national organizations, Tim and Mike P do not. If any of the people who voted in the straw poll were "regular voters" that would be even more interesting. But the voters in the straw poll are party activists. Therefore, it is likely that if this really WERE a straw poll of randomly selected Republicans from the whole party, and not just those attending the "values" summit, the numbers would be different - there are still a lot of "moderate" Republicans who wish Rudy had given it his all and actually RUN last year. Further, Ron Paul had a lot of support last year, just not from Republicans. However, on the "lessons learned" page, it seems possible that a lot of independents in closed-primary states might re-register in 2012 if he ran again. 

Right outside Larry Cretul's office in Ocala is a big Ron Paul sign. Coincidence? (via Twitter)

January 12, 2009 by admin

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Ron Paul on The Rachel @maddow Show, to talk about Sarah Palin. OH HELL NAH! (via Twitter)

October 29, 2008 by admin

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