Posted on 01/09/2012 11:15:29 AM PST by Jim Robinson
Edited on 01/10/2012 3:33:58 AM PST by Jim Robinson. [history]
If you are looking for a conservative alternative to Romney and had to choose today between Newt Gingrich, Rick Perry or Rick Santorum, which one would you choose?
Final results of the Free Republic 1/9/2012 non-Romney Conservative Straw Poll (see post 548)
| Newt | 225 | 59.7% |
| Perry | 77 | 20.4% |
| Santorum | 75 | 19.9% |
Newt because he is the more of the Alpha Wolf than all the rest.
You don’t used a neutered dog as a pack leader.
Newt.
For many reasons. Primarily because he in my opinion is the one best able to take on the two-headed monster: the media and Obama. Plus, i think Newt is ticked off enough at the establishment that if he wins there will be a much needed shakeup in the Republican party.
I don’t dislike Perry or Santorum, but i think if Newt goes down then so too does our chances of derailing the Romney disaster.
Newt Gingrich.........
Newt!!!
I want someone who wants to do the work that needs to be done rather than someone who wants the office and title. I want a bulldog who will fight for what is right, knows where the bodies are buried, and knows how to get things done.
I have no doubt that Newt will stand up to democrats, the media, and establishment republicans alike to get the country going in the right direction.
1. Santorum
2. Newt
3. Perry
I pick Newt. Yesterday he cut thru the pious baloney for all to see. I think it will be reflected in the primary results tomorrow.
JIM...I sense that you’re wanting to bail out on Newt. Have faith, be patient. He’s the best candidate.
Santorum. That said, if Newt is the most viable non Romney candidate bythee time Texas votes, then I will vote for him.
“Jon Huntsman”
So YOU’RE the one!
I almost fell for the negative establishment narrative on him until I remembered how Newt had regularly pushed them aside in the 90’s and actually brought about the changes he promised.
Newt = 71
Perry = 22
Santorum = 23
Which is why both Perry and Santorum should respectfully bow out. Unless they WANT Romney to be the nominee, and therefore they WANT Obama to have 4 more years.
Newt
You could look at it the other way too. :)
No PaulTards ....yet
You say, about Newt: “3. Gingrich - most likely of the three to endorse gay marriage or global warming or whatever else the Left wants “ and put as your no 1: Santorum and 2 - Perry.
So, then - show us your preferred guys stance on, for example, global warming - and “Drill Here, Drill Now” that trumps this. (testimony in front of the house, 2009.) Disconcerting how most everyone - including Freepers, ignore this. Blocking GW and creating Energy independence are two of the most crucial problems threatening our survival as a free country. Please post your guys stances - in detail, not a 3-second sound clip while campaigning - on these issues. This is in testimony, on the record. Surely, Rick and Rick must have some equally strong testimony, previous to campaigning, available.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7VUg7nG3lw&feature=related
Yeah, Santorum is so pure. That’s why he tried to hoodwink everyone about his primary residence, right?
Right: Newt is the Junkyard Dog we need to go after Obama and send him packin’!
Perry
Factoring in who CAN win... Newt.
Drudge report from ABC News.
Newt without a moments hesitation!
Governor Perry. Former military, succesful governor. Likable.
Newt - although very smart he is not likable, don’t think he can win.
Leaning Perry, but may have to vote for whoever is leading the non-Romney.
Wait, nevermind, I am from Virginia so I will have to vote for Paul since nobody else is on the ballot.
Well bad news for Santorum.But as long as he seems to be supporting SOPA/PIPA in congress then out the window support goes for him.
Sadly, I need a face palm. Guy seemed to have become a adequate replacement for Bachmann and now this. I can’t support anyone who will want to end the internet as we know it. In fact I can argue till I am blue that that is anti-freedom and liberty and conservatism.
So I have to now support Gingrich. The way it is going Gingrich sounds better than the others left. And yes when I was promoting Bachmann, I was lukewarm on Gingrich. But he looks better now that the options have slimmed down.
So a vote for Gingrich here.
1. Santorum
2. Gingrich
3. Perry
I support the Christian Conservative in the race, Rick Santorum.
Perry. Didn’t even support him for governor. He’s the only one left who is actually offering an interesting concept: part-time Congress.
Newt bttt
Perry
Would prefer none of the above.
Having to choose (painful...)
Perry
Gingrich
In order of preference:
Santorum, Gingrich, Perry.
Santorum is right on the issues and speaks well.
Gingrich is like the above, but has age issues. and some problems personally.
Perry is best ideologically, but an ineffective speaker.
Wish we had somebody with Santorum’s persona, Gingrich’s mind and debating ability, and Perry’s position philosophically.
But the IMPORTANT thing is ANY of them are LIGHT-YEARS ahead of the ObamaBastard. If Obama makes the campaign argument about their foibles, he wins. If they make the campaign argument about his mismanagement and treachery, they win. Simple as that.
In a way an old junk yard dog description of Newt is fitting.
Romney is the hyper little toy dog that wants to hump your leg.
Perry is the bloodhound that sits on the porch and won’t hunt.
Santorum, well I kinda liked the guy so I’ll call him a collie, funny thing is, I have never in my whole life ever saw an attack guard dog collie.
Newt.
Newt!!
Don’t want to go off topic, but excellent anti_romney ad, Mr. Taxman:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_k-0vvotQU
NO MITTENS!!
May I vote twice? Newt 1 and Newt 2!!!! GOOOOOOOOOOO NEWT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I don't have any strong dislike for Perry or Santorum; I just think Newt is more up to the task at hand.
And yes, the thought of seeing The One facing down Newt in a debate truly makes me giggle.
And, no, the other two choices are NOT "just fine". With Bachmann and Cain gone, Santorum is the last decent conservative standing. Can't trust Perry or Newt and both of 'em would lousy candidates against Obama in the general election (albeit for opposite reasons -- Perry's a clean-cut family man but a doofus on the campaign trail, Newt's slick and polished on the campaign trail but a slimeball in private and has endless skeletons in his closet)
Perry
1.Governor Rick Perry...if his message would stop being distorted, it would be THE message of Tea Party.
2.Newt Gingrich. I would vote for Gingrich second just based on his knowledge of Washington. Other than that, there is nothing that appeals to me and nothing to prove he wouldn’t still search for his own idea of a fulfilled life.
3. Rick Santorum. I would vote for Santorum based on his potential alone. I would hope for an immediate crash course in leadership because he has no experience.
Newt, Perry, a winning ticket.
Between the two they will change Washington.
Perry has created a climate in TX where TX has close to the top economic growth in the country.
We don't have to wonder if Perry can do it--he's already proven he knows how to do it.
Perry is a veteran and the current Commander in Chief of the TX National Guard.
Perry has signed legislation to defund Planned Parenthood and to require a minor's parents to consent for an abortion.
Perry has signed badly needed tort reform legislation to control runaway lawsuits--loser pays.
Gov Perry is strongly pro-Second Amendment.
Gov. Perry has vetoed $3 billion dollars of proposed spending and has stopped every tax increase in its tracks.
Gov Perry has already taken on the EPA because he knows burdensome regulations makes it difficult for business to create jobs. Gov. Perry also knows the absolute necessity of America drilling for, and producing all forms of our own energy. It is the economic engine which will jump start our economy and free us from dependency on foreign oil.
Perry is the complete package.
Perry. All the way.
I like Newt too, but Perry trumps Newt on executive experience.
Yeah, his poll numbers have literally fallen through the floor. At the speed of light, yet.
Rick Perry all the way!
Newt, most definitely.
1. Newt, no doubt.
2. I like Santorum but Newt has the fire in the belly, and the ability to use the bully pulpit like no one else in the race.
3. I like Perry, but he will be portrayed as W 2.0 so electability is a huge problem. Also, see #2.
4. Although it is not a popular position, I would vote for Romney if mass lunacy strikes the Republican party and he winds up as the nominee. 4 years of “management” would be better than 4 more years of “fundamental change.” (But I pray I don’t have to make that choice.)
5. Ron Paul. See the last part of point #4.
All of that being said, I still think Gov. Perry is a rock solid conservative, with the least baggage, with a strong record as governor, and with complete respect for the 10th Amendment. Also, I will gladly vote for Perry, Santorum or Newt over Romney.
We shall see what happens!
1.Governor Rick Perry...if his message would stop being distorted, it would be THE message of the Tea Party.
2.Newt Gingrich. I would vote for Gingrich second just based on his knowledge of Washington. Other than that, there is nothing that appeals to me and nothing to prove he wouldn’t still search for his own idea of a fulfilled life.
3. Rick Santorum. I would vote for Santorum based on his potential alone. I would hope for an immediate crash course in leadership because he has no experience.
Gov. Rick Perry, with Newt a relatively close second and then Santorum.
(I guess Tim Tebow would be in there somewhere if he was running - lol)
Perry is preferable to Gingrich on social security and environment issues.
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