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To: DarthVader
"This is a straw poll where candidates can bring people from out of state to participate."

Used to be that way, but the voters have to show proof of Iowa residence these days. But campaign organization is still important, and this poll typically reflects the caucus results.

"When it is primary election time with delegates at stake is when the game really begins. The South Carolina primary will be the first bell weather indicator."

Sorry, but the Iowa and Nevada Caucuses, and New Hampshire primary, select delegates and they come first as they will set the agenda. They're not nothing events because a candidate you dislike looks more likely to win them. Calling South Carolina a "bell weather indicator" is akin to saying Romney saying the Massachusetts primary is crucial to the nomination. It's spin designed to distract from previous unfavorable showings.

22 posted on 08/13/2011 7:15:05 PM PDT by LibertarianInExile (When Republicans don't vote conservative, conservatives don't vote Republican.)
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To: LibertarianInExile

Sorry Bub, I know the political demographic in this nation too well. When the Southern primaries are 1/2 over Roach Paul will be down near the bottom, with hardly any delegates and no money to boot. He will never appeal to the mainstream conservatives in this country.


41 posted on 08/13/2011 9:29:31 PM PDT by DarthVader (That which supports Barack Hussein Obama must be sterilized and there are NO exceptions!)
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