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| HoosierLars | Dec 18 2011, 01:25 PM Post #1 |
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http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Latest-News-Wires/2011/1215/Jon-Huntsman-leapfrogs-Ron-Paul-in-New-Hampshire-says-poll The latest poll out of New Hampshire (released late Wednesday night) shows Mitt Romney well in the lead, Newt Gingrich continuing to pick up steam but a surprising charge into third place - Jon Huntsman. |
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| brumdog44 | Dec 18 2011, 03:57 PM Post #2 |
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Wow! Third place in New Hampshire! Clear out the oval office.... |
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| HoosierLars | Dec 18 2011, 04:28 PM Post #3 |
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The trend is my friend. He still has to beat Carter 2.0 next November. |
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| HoosierLars | Dec 19 2011, 12:45 AM Post #4 |
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But after months of remaining stuck in the single digits in the polls, the Republican presidential candidate is showing some signs of success in the final weeks before the New Hampshire primary. His state poll numbers are rising, he received two newspaper endorsements today, and many independent voters say they’re looking at Huntsman. http://www.boston.com/Boston/politicalintelligence/2011/12/jon-huntsman-long-hours-new-hampshire-begin-pay-off/KiORRrc2rtq62Wk8g3lRYO/index.html Even if Huntsman doesn't get the nomination, I hope he manages to hurt Guingerich's and Paul's campaigns, and ensure Romney gets it. |
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| brumdog44 | Dec 19 2011, 07:41 AM Post #5 |
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Your link: "But even if Huntsman does well in New Hampshire, he will face an uphill struggle. While Romney has been building up his campaign organization around the country, and Gingrich enjoys nationwide name recognition, Huntsman has poured almost all his resources into New Hampshire, with some campaigning in South Carolina and Florida. His fund-raising has been low." "So Huntsman is continuing his frenetic pace in the state – holding his 125th through 128th public events today.' ....all of this to be at 13% in.New.Hampshire. |
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| hoosierinhogville | Dec 19 2011, 11:49 AM Post #6 |
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You know in your rush to crown your newest flavor of the month you forgot to mention the two other New Hampshire polls CONDUCTED DURING THE SAME TIME FRAME that show Paul with a fairly significant lead over Huntsman. Check it: Rassmusen: Romney 33%, Gingrich 22%, Paul 18% Huntsman 10% Insider Advantage: Romney 29%; Gingrich 24%; Paul 21%; Huntsman 11 |
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| Mr Gray | Dec 19 2011, 01:44 PM Post #7 |
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Lars, you seem to be acknowledging everyone everytime they find the lead in any poll, except Paul, who has been in the lead many times in many polls....and just pulled ahead of Newt in Iowa. http://www.theatlanticwire.com/politics/2011/12/gingrich-collapses-iowa-ron-paul-surges-front/46360/ |
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| HoosierLars | Dec 20 2011, 12:00 AM Post #8 |
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I acknowledge candidates I like. Sadly, the more I've learned about Paul in the last few months, the more I've concluded he's not fit for the job of President. He has a solid 5-7% base, but unless his anti-war, pot smoking, government conspiracy theorist following increases, I don't see how he gets the nomination. All of the other candidates share his general view of reducing the size and scope of the Federal government, so he doesn't have much to offer, IMO. |
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| brumdog44 | Dec 20 2011, 12:28 AM Post #9 |
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No single national poll has Paul in the 5 to 7 % range. http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2012/president/us/republican_presidential_nomination-1452.html OF COURSE he isn't getting the nomination. But your opinion of candidates has from day one clouded your opinion of their chance to win, which is probably why you have said a ridiculous jump from one candidate to the next, in time saying how 'this candidate is going to win'. I think we are up to about eight different candidates getting the nomination at this point. |
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| hoosierinhogville | Dec 20 2011, 12:54 AM Post #10 |
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I am curious to know what it is that you have learned about him in the last couple months that makes you think he is unfit to be President. Are these actual legit, concrete facts that you have just now found out about him, or are you just gonna parrot some neo-con Fox News talking points. |
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| hoosierinhogville | Dec 20 2011, 12:57 AM Post #11 |
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No they don't. They just say that. edit - except for Gary Johnson. Who I am sure you would never vote for because he smoked pot and "doesn't have a chance to win" Edited by hoosierinhogville, Dec 20 2011, 01:07 AM.
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| brumdog44 | Dec 20 2011, 01:00 AM Post #12 |
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I'd rather know what he learned in the last couple of days about Huntsman -- a guy he hadn't mentioned at all -- to think he has a chance of getting his own family to vote him, much less win the primary. |
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| hoosierinhogville | Dec 20 2011, 01:12 AM Post #13 |
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Touche. His family might not even get a chance to vote for him anyway. Huntsman is having a hard time raising money. He won't be a factor in Iowa, and if he can't finish in the top 3 in New Hampshire, he has nothing to hang his hat on. In other words, if he doesn't finish on the top 3 in New hampshire he is done. By the time the Washington State primary rolls around in early March there is a good chance Huntsman won't even be in the race anymore. |
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| Mr Gray | Dec 20 2011, 07:49 AM Post #14 |
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agreed, with the likely additional exception of Bachman, I just don't see anything in anyone else's resume that says they would decrease the size of the Federal Government....ESPECIALLY Newt. I suppose you could make a case for Pawlenty, but I'm not sure he's a real candidate at this point. Lars, you have a problem with Paul's view on making Marijuana a state issue, or are you just reciting the "pot smoking" line from establishment media? Paul is not anti-war....he is anti-occupy the world. You should read some of his books on the subject instead of making your opinion based on soundbites from Rush and Glenn. Paul would ensure our national safety as much or MORE than any candidate on the stage right now...zero doubt about it. Think of it like "Karate"....do the best fighters in the world have to defend themselves by proactively beating everyone up? |
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| HoosierLars | Dec 20 2011, 11:08 AM Post #15 |
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Paul has been a professional presidential candidate for many years. Here's his polling during the 2008 primary: http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2008/president/us/republican_presidential_nomination-192.html Paul's isolationist view of foreign policy is very dangerous, IMO, and his anti-Fed rhetoric plays well with the truthers. I wouldn't say he's bat-shit crazy, but seeing him in action at a couple of debates has made it clear to me that he isn't fit for the top job in the land. |
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