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Republicans Uncertain Over Who Should Challenge Obama in 2012
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Posted on 02/03/2010 7:59:12 AM PST by Sub-Driver

Republicans Uncertain Over Who Should Challenge Obama in 2012

A new poll shows Republican voters are deeply divided over who they want to carry the party mantle in the 2012 presidential race. Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin leads the pack, a couple other names are close behind and a whopping 42 percent of Republicans are listed as undecided.

Republicans may be seeing the start of a political surge, but GOP voters still don't know who they want to lead it.

A new poll shows Republican voters are deeply divided over who they want to carry the party mantle in the 2012 presidential race. Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin leads the pack, a couple other names are close behind and a whopping 42 percent of Republicans are listed as undecided.

The numbers suggest the 2012 presidential primary is any Republicans' game. Republicans are expecting to pick up a lot of seats in the congressional midterm elections, buoyed by success in the Virginia and New Jersey gubernatorial elections last year, and the Massachusetts Senate election last month. But while President Obama's approval ratings have dropped significantly since he took office, it's unclear who would be up to the task of challenging him.

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TOPICS: News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 2012gopprimary
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1 posted on 02/03/2010 7:59:13 AM PST by Sub-Driver
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To: Sub-Driver

Well sheesh, it’s not like we don’t have three years or so to figure it out.

BTW, DeMint in 2012!


2 posted on 02/03/2010 7:59:51 AM PST by Titus Quinctius Cincinnatus (We bury Democrats face down so that when they scratch, they get closer to home.)
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To: Sub-Driver

I think a more likely question is, will Obama himself be running in 2012?


3 posted on 02/03/2010 8:00:56 AM PST by proxy_user
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To: Sub-Driver

This is stupid ... should Republicans be certain this far in advance?

SnakeDoc


4 posted on 02/03/2010 8:01:25 AM PST by SnakeDoctor (Life is tough; it's tougher if you're stupid. -- John Wayne)
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To: Sub-Driver

We’ll be OK as long as we develop a certainty over who should NOT represent the GOP


5 posted on 02/03/2010 8:02:07 AM PST by silverleaf (My Proposed Federal Budget is $29.99)
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To: Sub-Driver
..but GOP voters still don't know who they want to lead it

That is why we have elections with vigorous debate of ideas...

6 posted on 02/03/2010 8:02:12 AM PST by 11th Commandment (History doesn't repeat itself, but it does rhyme - Mark Twain)
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To: Titus Quinctius Cincinnatus

Yea, I vote DeMint. We need a grownup with principles.


7 posted on 02/03/2010 8:02:20 AM PST by Nonstatist
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To: Sub-Driver

I’m sure Republicans can agree on one thing, WE DO NOT WANT OBAMA OR ANY OTHER PROGRESSIVE!


8 posted on 02/03/2010 8:02:54 AM PST by KansasGirl
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To: proxy_user

Yup, he may want to move on to Highmaster of the Universe.


9 posted on 02/03/2010 8:03:02 AM PST by HerrBlucher (Jail Al Gore and the Climate Frauds!)
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To: Titus Quinctius Cincinnatus

Demint/Pence 2012


10 posted on 02/03/2010 8:03:06 AM PST by icwhatudo ("laws requiring compulsory abortion could be sustained under the existing Constitution"Obama Adviser)
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To: proxy_user
"I think a more likely question is, will Obama himself be running in 2012?"

Do you really have to run if you have made yourself dictator for life?

11 posted on 02/03/2010 8:03:21 AM PST by sniper63 ("Ask not what your Country can do for you but what you can do for your Country,)
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To: Titus Quinctius Cincinnatus

I like DeMint too.


12 posted on 02/03/2010 8:03:37 AM PST by KansasGirl
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To: Sub-Driver

Okay, I’ll help. It’s not me.

Next?


13 posted on 02/03/2010 8:03:40 AM PST by Corin Stormhands (Honk if you love Jesus. Text if you want to meet Him.)
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To: Titus Quinctius Cincinnatus

dittos- I’m with the cracker ticket

DeMint/McDonnell

May the Lord save us from affirmative action selectees


14 posted on 02/03/2010 8:03:49 AM PST by silverleaf (My Proposed Federal Budget is $29.99)
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To: Sub-Driver

Not McCain that’s for sure. His presidential hopes went down in flames and he should not rise up again.


15 posted on 02/03/2010 8:06:08 AM PST by K-oneTexas (I'm not a judge and there ain't enough of me to be a jury. (Zell Miller, A National Party No More))
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To: icwhatudo

That’s a sweet combo!


16 posted on 02/03/2010 8:06:27 AM PST by GOPsterinMA (Happy Anniversary Barack! Love, Massachusetts)
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To: Sub-Driver

I don’t know yet who the nominee should be, but I monimate Paul Ryan of Wisconsin for VP. I saw him on Kudlow last night and was quite impressed. So far, I like DeMint because he’s the only Senator who has truly been in the forefront fighting on behalf of us. I was also impressed yesterday with Judd Greg. Anyone who dares challenge and call out zero and the administration will get my consideration. No more wimps.


17 posted on 02/03/2010 8:06:31 AM PST by jersey117
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To: silverleaf

18 posted on 02/03/2010 8:06:35 AM PST by icwhatudo ("laws requiring compulsory abortion could be sustained under the existing Constitution"Obama Adviser)
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To: Sub-Driver

Why not simply have six regional Republican candidates who will rack up a majority of the electoral votes and let the by then majority House of Representatives pick the next president?


19 posted on 02/03/2010 8:07:34 AM PST by MIchaelTArchangel (Is anyone in the 0bama administration competent at anything?!!?)
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To: Sub-Driver
He's tanned, he's rested, he's ready!

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20 posted on 02/03/2010 8:07:38 AM PST by COBOL2Java (Big government more or less guarantees rule by creeps and misfits.)
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