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Michele Bachmann and Mitt Romney lead in first Iowa GOP poll
LA Times Blog ^ | 6-25-11

Posted on 06/25/2011 9:23:12 PM PDT by Babu

She hasn't even officially announced her presidential campaign yet, but already Rep. Michele Bachmann is virtually tied with Mitt Romney in the 2012 Iowa caucus polling season.

In the first summer poll, published just minutes ago, the Minnesota congresswoman who was born in Iowa has 22% to Romney's 23% lead in the still developing field of Republican presidential prospects, according to the closely-watched Des Moines Register Iowa Poll.

Business executive and tea party favorite Herman Cain finished well behind with 10% in the poll. No other Republican attracted double-digit support.

The former governor from next door Minnesota, Tim Pawlenty, lags at 6%.

Bachmann will appear on two of the Sunday morning talk shows. And then formally launch her run for the Republican nomination Monday in Iowa. After, she'll do the same in New Hampshire and South Carolina, three early states that have historically played major roles in deciding the nominees of both parties.

On Tuesday, no doubt by coincidence, former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin will be in Iowa to campaign for -- wait for it -- the new documentary movie about her life, "The Undefeated." The premiere that day is already sold out. Palin has not indicated her decision about a 2012 race, but too much delay this summer could make her decision irrelevant. The poll reported no numbers for Palin.

Republican ex-Sen. Rick Santorum (4%) will also be wandering around Iowa this coming week, along with Rep. Ron Paul (7%) and Newt Gingrich (7%). Even President Obama will visit Iowa on Tuesday to talk more about creating jobs.

Ex-Gov. Jon Huntsman (2%) has indicated he will not be making a major effort in the Hawkeye state. Presumed GOP front-runner Romney, who finished second there to Mike Huckabee in the 2008 caucuses, can't appear to be writing off Iowa.

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KEYWORDS: bachmann; conservatism; country; family; gop; romney; strike
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To: Babu

Congresswoman Michele Bachmann on her support for Israel [”Dangerous” Michele Bachmann]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RWYFWpMp-o

Update from Congresswoman Michele Bachmann on Israel [Michele Bachmann]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2y0nN_hAiWY

We Now Have A Total Gangster Government [”Dangerous” Michele Bachmann]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thR-lVuztIY

Bachmann: “Not All Cultures Are Equal” [”Dangerous” Michele Bachmann]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nP4hYkfwuTY

Michele Bachmann: “CO2 Is A Natural Byproduct of Nature!” [”Dangerous” Michele Bachmann]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAaDVOd2sRQ

Michele Bachmann “After 2013 You Won’t Be Able To Purchase Private Health Insurance Anymore! [”Dangerous” Michele Bachmann]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbJ8_cC9UWM

Bachmann Warned Of Pelosi Security Crackdown On Capitol Tea Party [”Dangerous” Michele Bachmann]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-h-0P5PI9mA


21 posted on 06/25/2011 9:58:24 PM PDT by familyop (cbt. engr. (cbt), NG, '89-' 96)
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To: Babu

Gawd! I wish people would get themselves educated on McRomney before they go and make another huge mistake.


23 posted on 06/25/2011 10:03:47 PM PDT by Bullish (The golfer takes all the credit and gives the jet fighter pilot all the blame.)
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To: wolf24

Never before has a Democrat stunk like Obama.


24 posted on 06/25/2011 10:04:58 PM PDT by HiTech RedNeck (Hawk)
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To: Bullish

What is a McRomney?


25 posted on 06/25/2011 10:05:42 PM PDT by HiTech RedNeck (Hawk)
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To: HiTech RedNeck

A cross between Juan McCain and Mittens Romney... In other words another loser that we can’t afford to run.


26 posted on 06/25/2011 10:08:29 PM PDT by Bullish (The golfer takes all the credit and gives the jet fighter pilot all the blame.)
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To: TomGuy
First poll I’ve seen where Bachmann is just one point away from Romney’s runaway {snicker} lead.

B..Bu..But Ted Baxter(aka the Leprechaun) says that Romney is invincible! What gives?

27 posted on 06/25/2011 10:08:51 PM PDT by rhinohunter
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To: RecoveringPaulisto
RE :”They should at least have a poll that includes a “What if Palin ran?” scenario.

The ship has left port for the ‘what if’ polls. There are REAL candidates in the race now like them or not. Want Palin in these polls? Then you know what she must do...and no not another bus tour, try running.

28 posted on 06/25/2011 10:14:45 PM PDT by sickoflibs (If you pay zero Federal income taxes, don't say you are paying your 'fair share')
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To: HiTech RedNeck; All

Whomever the GOP nominee is, we need Marco Rubio for the VP spot. It’s the Hispanic vote that will determine this Election; not the Independents.


29 posted on 06/25/2011 10:18:42 PM PDT by no dems (When I learn that a person, regardless of who they are, is a Democrat, I lose respect for them.)
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To: ejdrapes

Tim is toast.


He popped out of the toaster with me when he pee peed his pants, like a little sissy, in the Debate when he had a chance to go at Romney face-to-face on “Obamney Care”. He folded like a cheap suit. Bye, bye Timmy.


30 posted on 06/25/2011 10:22:42 PM PDT by no dems (When I learn that a person, regardless of who they are, is a Democrat, I lose respect for them.)
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Until Sarah declares.........it is snooooozerville.
Romney will never have a chance at the nom (mormon flip-flopper-suede shoe wannabe), no one knows Huntsman nor cares about his "run", Michele Bachmann is awesome, but best serving as either Atty Gen or Supreme Court nomine, imo. .

There is no one else. Newt? Not even possible.

Run Sarah run.........:>

31 posted on 06/25/2011 10:23:48 PM PDT by NoRedTape
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
February 6, 2012...

BFD. Plenty of time for Romney's dumpster divers to sink MB.

32 posted on 06/25/2011 10:25:20 PM PDT by gov_bean_ counter (JMO but I reserve the right to be wrong...)
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To: sickoflibs

Fred Thompson was included in all of the polls this time last cycle. The only thing he wound up doing was being a stalking horse for McCain in South Carolina. While Thompson had a low-key exploratory committee at the time, his speculated impact was far less than Palin.


34 posted on 06/25/2011 10:39:21 PM PDT by RecoveringPaulisto
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To: RecoveringPaulisto
RE :"Fred Thompson was included in all of the polls this time last cycle. The only thing he wound up doing was being a stalking horse for McCain in South Carolina. While Thompson had a low-key exploratory committee at the time, his speculated impact was far less than Palin."

I am painfully aware of what happened with Thompson. He was promoted as our last minute saviour who we could beg to get in and if we did he save us. Who pushed this idea? Rush and Levin were two I remember. I was skeptical.

35 posted on 06/25/2011 10:51:32 PM PDT by sickoflibs (If you pay zero Federal income taxes, don't say you are paying your 'fair share')
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To: Babu

I don’t think Romney has any chance in Iowa.


36 posted on 06/25/2011 10:53:42 PM PDT by Mike Darancette (Pelosi: Obamacare indulgences for sale.)
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To: RINOs suck
Poll after poll now shows we have a conservative that can take down Romney. I’d expect Bachmann’s numbers in Iowa to soar if the field remains as it is.

Hopefully, supporters of marginal candidates will coalesce around Bachmann sooner rather than later. We don't need another 2008.

37 posted on 06/25/2011 10:55:48 PM PDT by Prokopton
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To: sickoflibs

The Hubert Humphrey conservatives never see problems with wars ever.

“A Foreign Policy For Americans”
“If we are foolish in our use of our strength, we shall not survive” - Robert Taft “Mr. Republican”
http://mises.org/books/taft.pdf


38 posted on 06/25/2011 10:56:08 PM PDT by truthfreedom
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To: NoRedTape

“Run Sarah run”

Wait, wait, come back. We meant for office.


39 posted on 06/25/2011 10:57:12 PM PDT by BuddhaBrown (Path to enlightenment: Four right turns, then go straight until you see the Light!)
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To: Babu

At this point I’m feeling neither can beat Obama.


40 posted on 06/25/2011 10:58:07 PM PDT by newzjunkey
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