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ANTI-WAR VOTERS PLANNING IOWA/NEW HAMPSHIRE SURPRISE?
Anti-war voters throughout Iowa and New Hampshire are acknowledging the inevitability of Hillary Clinton as the Democratic presidential nominee, and turning their sites toward impacting the Republican caucus/primary races in their respective states.
Anti-war voters throughout Iowa and New Hampshire are acknowledging the inevitability of Hillary Clinton as the Democratic presidential nominee. “I’ve never seen anything like it!” says Richard Stanton of the California based POLLS’R’US, “Every major poll across the country is indicating the same outcome for the Democratic presidential primary race! Zogby, USA Today/Gallup, Harris, CNN, ABC/Post, you name them, Hillary Clinton wins them by a comfortable margin over Obama and Edwards. The race is going to be over before Super Tuesday even happens!”
Major pollsters across the country have been predicting for some time that the Democratic primary race would be a blowout, while the Republican contest would be the real horse race. “The Republican field is still wide open”, says Stanton. “Guiliani, Romney, Thompson and McCain are all viable, and then there’s the surprise anti-war candidate, Ron Paul.”
Stanton points to some underlying polling data which suggests over a quarter of Republican voters are unhappy with the Iraq war. “The numbers are pretty steady”, according to Stanton. “The pro-war candidates are splitting the pro-war vote, while nearly all the anti-war Republicans are supporting Ron Paul. The methods being used by the major pollsters seems to drop this data completely out of the mix. It’s not being fully reflected in their polls. Ron Paul could be the next Iowa/New Hampshire surprise.”
Anti-war voters in Iowa and New Hampshire seem to be getting the same message. They are turning their sites toward impacting the Republican caucus/primary races in their respective states. “I would have preferred Kucinich. He would have ended the war immediately!” says Barb McClintock of Iowans Against the Iraq War. “But, I’m not going to waste my vote. I’m going to register as a Republican and vote against the pro-war Republicans in their caucus, then I’ll be voting for Hillary in the general election. I have lots of friends who are doing the same thing.”
Bill Moore, a New Hampshire shop owner, says he’s been a staunch Democrat all his life. “I’ve been voting Democratic since John Kennedy ran in 1960! And, I’m so mad about this war I could spit!” Bill says he doesn’t follow the polls very much. “I have a feel for these things and I think Ron Paul could win this state! There’s a bit of Libertarian in all of us up here, Democrat and Republican alike. Besides, I like the idea of throwing a wrench into the Republican pro-war machine!” Bill laughs.
He might just have his way. Ron Paul has finished first in 17 of 36 Republican straw polls around the country, and in second or third place in another 12, far exceeding any other candidate. Successful fundraising, through the internet, has placed him in a solid position to compete with pro-war candidates through Super Tuesday, according to many campaign analysts.
Richard Stanton says Paul may have another distinct advantage over his pro-war rivals. “He’s definitely an underdog, but that can be a big plus. Thompson, Guiliani and the rest need to win Iowa or New Hampshire outright. It’s expected. But, if Ron Paul were to only come in a strong second or third, then he’s off and running, because it would be a huge surprise. The longer the pro-war candidates all stay in the race, the better he will do. Even if he doesn’t win the nomination, I could see him taking the anti-war message straight to the podium of the Republican convention. I’m sure that would make the anti-war folks very happy!” Stanton said.
Can Ron Paul pull it off? The majority of voters ages 18-30 seem to think so, and their media of choice is cyberspace. The internet is awash with Congressman Paul’s supporters. Meetup, one of the internet’s most successful e-forums, reports Paul supporters out number their nearest Democratic and Republican rivals by more than thirteen to one. I spoke with a number of them and the war was always high on their list of issues. They also wanted to remind everyone to register as a Republican and vote for Ron Paul in the caucuses/primaries.
I don’t know who’s correct, the pollsters or the cyber-gurus, and I can’t predict how the races will turn out. But, in the world of boring, big money presidential politics, it’s nice to think that a Cinderella can still make it to the ball.
Major pollsters across the country have been predicting for some time that the Democratic primary race would be a blowout, while the Republican contest would be the real horse race. “The Republican field is still wide open”, says Stanton. “Guiliani, Romney, Thompson and McCain are all viable, and then there’s the surprise anti-war candidate, Ron Paul.”
Stanton points to some underlying polling data which suggests over a quarter of Republican voters are unhappy with the Iraq war. “The numbers are pretty steady”, according to Stanton. “The pro-war candidates are splitting the pro-war vote, while nearly all the anti-war Republicans are supporting Ron Paul. The methods being used by the major pollsters seems to drop this data completely out of the mix. It’s not being fully reflected in their polls. Ron Paul could be the next Iowa/New Hampshire surprise.”
Anti-war voters in Iowa and New Hampshire seem to be getting the same message. They are turning their sites toward impacting the Republican caucus/primary races in their respective states. “I would have preferred Kucinich. He would have ended the war immediately!” says Barb McClintock of Iowans Against the Iraq War. “But, I’m not going to waste my vote. I’m going to register as a Republican and vote against the pro-war Republicans in their caucus, then I’ll be voting for Hillary in the general election. I have lots of friends who are doing the same thing.”
Bill Moore, a New Hampshire shop owner, says he’s been a staunch Democrat all his life. “I’ve been voting Democratic since John Kennedy ran in 1960! And, I’m so mad about this war I could spit!” Bill says he doesn’t follow the polls very much. “I have a feel for these things and I think Ron Paul could win this state! There’s a bit of Libertarian in all of us up here, Democrat and Republican alike. Besides, I like the idea of throwing a wrench into the Republican pro-war machine!” Bill laughs.
He might just have his way. Ron Paul has finished first in 17 of 36 Republican straw polls around the country, and in second or third place in another 12, far exceeding any other candidate. Successful fundraising, through the internet, has placed him in a solid position to compete with pro-war candidates through Super Tuesday, according to many campaign analysts.
Richard Stanton says Paul may have another distinct advantage over his pro-war rivals. “He’s definitely an underdog, but that can be a big plus. Thompson, Guiliani and the rest need to win Iowa or New Hampshire outright. It’s expected. But, if Ron Paul were to only come in a strong second or third, then he’s off and running, because it would be a huge surprise. The longer the pro-war candidates all stay in the race, the better he will do. Even if he doesn’t win the nomination, I could see him taking the anti-war message straight to the podium of the Republican convention. I’m sure that would make the anti-war folks very happy!” Stanton said.
Can Ron Paul pull it off? The majority of voters ages 18-30 seem to think so, and their media of choice is cyberspace. The internet is awash with Congressman Paul’s supporters. Meetup, one of the internet’s most successful e-forums, reports Paul supporters out number their nearest Democratic and Republican rivals by more than thirteen to one. I spoke with a number of them and the war was always high on their list of issues. They also wanted to remind everyone to register as a Republican and vote for Ron Paul in the caucuses/primaries.
I don’t know who’s correct, the pollsters or the cyber-gurus, and I can’t predict how the races will turn out. But, in the world of boring, big money presidential politics, it’s nice to think that a Cinderella can still make it to the ball.
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Thanks for this excellent article! Ron Paul may be a long shot, but he is smashing all sorts of records: Most first time voters, most first time presidential donations, most party switching just to vote in the primary, most small donations raised from most individuals on the internet. All of this despite the attempted blackout of the mainstream media. He's rescued thousands from the depths of apathy to become energized supporters.
He is a man of integrity... how many congressmen refuse the lucrative congressional pension out of principle. And he's not a rich man. Ron Paul is this country's last hope. Googel "Ron Paul"!
He is a man of integrity... how many congressmen refuse the lucrative congressional pension out of principle. And he's not a rich man. Ron Paul is this country's last hope. Googel "Ron Paul"!
The only reason Hillary will win the nomination is because articles like THIS one that make voters feel like their vote won't even count.
STOP REPEATING THE MSM/CLINTON MACHINE LIES!!!
Hillary leads the polls because the pollsters only talk to people with landlines, who are at home at night, dumb enough to pick up the phone when the caller ID shows a telemarketer (surveyor).
DO NOT THROW THIS ELECTION AWAY.
Hillary is only inevitable if people keep repeating that she is.
Her "Inevitability" has been a campaign ploy from the start, and it continues to be perpetuated!
STOP REPEATING THE MSM/CLINTON MACHINE LIES!!!
Hillary leads the polls because the pollsters only talk to people with landlines, who are at home at night, dumb enough to pick up the phone when the caller ID shows a telemarketer (surveyor).
DO NOT THROW THIS ELECTION AWAY.
Hillary is only inevitable if people keep repeating that she is.
Her "Inevitability" has been a campaign ploy from the start, and it continues to be perpetuated!
I am convinced Ron Paul will become the next President. His following is far to strong to ignore. If he does not get the R nomination, he will split the vote assuring CLinton of victory. The ONLY way the R party can stay in power, is to nominate Ron Paul and allow him to go up against Clinton. I think it will be touch and go, but I do believe Ron Paul CAN defeat Clinton if he is the R nomination.
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I disagree with Ron Paul on many core issues. The fact of the matter is that I know he will do what he says he is going to do. He is honest, and has integrity. He is a breath of fresh air among the other candidates. All of these folks that think Hillary, Giuliani, or Obama, represents their interests are just kidding themselves. They have a lot of big corporate donors. If they are elected, they will vote in favor of those donors (not you) every time. Ron Paul is the only candidate who has undeniable integrity. Don’t reelect a corrupt government! Read up on Ron Paul!
"Besides, I like the idea of throwing a wrench into the Republican pro-war machine!” Bill laughs.
Vote for Ron Paul in BOTH Primary & General Election and throw the wrench into the whole miserable mess now in control in Washington.
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Vote for Ron Paul in BOTH Primary & General Election and throw the wrench into the whole miserable mess now in control in Washington.
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If you're planning to vote for Ron Paul in the primary, please make sure that you register as a Republican before your state's deadline.
For deadlines, see: http://www.ronpaul2008.com/primary-and-caucus-information/
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I think Paul has his best chance of winning in New Hampshire. However, I would still be very surprised if enough anti-war democrats cross over to vote for him.
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The bias in the FOX News "debate" is quite pronounced. I think it's fair to say Ron Paul is in third place among Republicans...
http://www.truthalert.net/Republican%20Presidential%20Candidate%20Rankings.htm
http://www.truthalert.net/Republican%20Presidential%20Candidate%20Rankings.htm
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What matters in Iowa is the outcome of the party caucuses in January. Real polls here do not show Hillary as a foregone conclusion among Democrats (let alone "anti-war" Dems) nor Ron Paul as the big favorite this column suggests. The quotation about Kucinich is telling, and one of the great disappointments among Iowa people is that he isn't even pretending to campaign here this time. Evidently he consider his scarce resources better invested in New Hampshire and Nevada.
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