Chortling Contempt for Ron Paul: Her Giggling "Analysis" of Texas Straw Poll

Townhall ^ | September 2, 2007 | Mary Katharine Ham

[2ndDivisionVet]

It seems to be the consensus that although Congressman Duncan Hunter officially won the Texas straw poll, the actual winner was Senator Fred Thompson, who didn't even show up or send a surrogate. Such is the thirst among conservatives for a man that can face and beat Rudy and then Hillary.

[bcsco]

Be prepared. The Paulettes will be out in force against you. And they’re not nice about it, either.

[caltrop]

Recognizing that the only people allowed to vote were those who’d been delegates or alternates to recent Texas Republican State Conventions, I’d say Paul did pretty well.

[Farmer Dean]

John McCain 8. And still he doesn’t get the message and go away.How’s that immigration amnesty looking now Johnny?

[bcsco]

Should have added: I read on another thread that one reason Duncan Hunter did so well in Texas may have been his firm stance on the border.

[Greg F]

The consensus on the Hunter side of the divide is that Hunter won. Because Duncan Hunter did win, by double what Thompson got in the vote.

If Thompson flames out, our next president will be Guilianni, Hillary, or Romney.

Time to throw some support Hunter’s way instead of minimizing his win in Texas.

[Dreagon]

I think the Ron Paul people are learning the same lesson as the Howard Dean people did.....internet enthusiasm alone doesn’t translate into primary victories.

[Ukiapah Heep]

Yep, they'll be after you. Waving that finger and warning that 1929 is just around the corner again. Just like the leftards I know.

[billbears]

Recognizing that the only people allowed to vote were those who’d been delegates or alternates to recent Texas Republican State Conventions, I’d say Paul did pretty well.

I think Ms. Ham needs to be more concerned that almost 17% of the party establishment voted for Dr. Paul says something about the growing discontent in the party than anything else.

[LS]

Because Duncan Hunter is simply not a serious candidate. It’s that simple. On state wide polls, he shows up with 2-3%, max. Ask TEN Republicans off a given party list (and I don’t mean ten of your friends, but ten registered Republicans) “Who is Duncan Hunter?” and they will say “Who?”

[2ndDivisionVet]

Do any of the Hunterites ever read a poll? Your man isn’t going anywhere. I don’t know why, from what I’ve read here on FR he seems like a good man. But he just isn’t getting any traction. The Texas straw poll was the one bright spot in an otherwise unsuccessful campaign (so far). Most republicans don’t even know who he is. The only conservative among the top tier is Fred Thompson. I urge all Duncan Hunter supporters to consider looking at Fred.

[LS]

No, it’s time to get real. DH is not a serious candidate, any more than Dennis Kucinich is.

[caltrop]

From what I can see, Ron Paul’s the only one who generates any kind of enthusiasm. Those of us who support Ron Paul show up to support him and, when offered the chance, vote for him in straw polls. That stands in sharp contrast to other campaigns.

[Greg F]

Duncan Hunter just won the Texas straw poll.

[kinoxi]

Time to throw some support Hunter’s way instead of minimizing his win in Texas.

Time for the 'He can't win, only our guy can' responses. Unfortunately the same argument that rudy supporters were using. It's early in the race. Hunter is the best candidate I see in that field.

[Greg F]

I don’t know why, from what I’ve read here on FR he seems like a good man. But he just isn’t getting any traction.
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Mainly because of guys like you that are frozen in their tracks by maintstream media annointing of the candidates. You’ll always get the Bushes and the Doles if you wait for the mainstream media to give the nod to the Republican. That’s what you will likely get with Thompson as well . . .

[Gondring]

I think Ms. Ham needs to be more concerned that almost 17% of the party establishment voted for Dr. Paul says something about the growing discontent in the party than anything else.

The "What, Me Worry?" Ostrich Brigade doesn't care about that.

[LS]

McDonald’s has a straw poll. Yeah, that’s really impressive. Tell me when he comes in something other than 4th in a primary . . . ANY primary.

[TLI]

although Congressman Duncan Hunter officially won the Texas straw poll, the actual winner was Senator Fred Thompson,

Duncan Hunter: 534

Fred Thompson: 266

"the actual winner was Fred Thompson..."

Gotta admit, that is some very new math you are using.

Can you elucidate on just how Fred Thompson won?

BTW, I am a FRedHead with strong leanings to Hunter.

Thanks, TLI.

[LS]

They aren’t “responses.” They are true. People here don’t want to face that, but there are really two choices, Rudy and Fred, with Romney coming in a (so far) distant third. However, Romney WILL win Iowa, and will likely win NH, and Rudy will win FL. So you can start figuring out which primaries DH will win.