Fred was winning these polls consistently when Paul was included. He’s still winning now. I know you will keep beating the Hunter drum until the end, but I hope some of those who read here will decide to get behind Fred before Rudy takes the prize.
The major problem is that the FR polls aren’t representative of the populace at large. Remember back in 2000 how Keyes and Buchanan won them all but couldn’t scratch when voting time came. In fact Buchanan at least saw the light and went RP.
In 52 days the selection process begins in earnest and when it’s all said and done the process will play out much like the national polls are showing the candidates. We need one of the current leaders to faulter and allow a more conservative candidate come forward.
If the base coalesces around a candidate, the power and momentum will be substantial. The trouble is, if we are still so divided by the time the votes are cast, and that time is only 2 months away, the moderate to liberal wing of the party as well as those who are fearful to vote for anyone who is not at the top of the polls, will make Rudy the nominee.
This time, FR polls are tracking with all national trends...