Michele Bachmann and Mitt Romney lead in first Iowa GOP poll

LA Times Blog ^ | 6-25-11

[Babu]

She hasn't even officially announced her presidential campaign yet, but already Rep. Michele Bachmann is virtually tied with Mitt Romney in the 2012 Iowa caucus polling season.

In the first summer poll, published just minutes ago, the Minnesota congresswoman who was born in Iowa has 22% to Romney's 23% lead in the still developing field of Republican presidential prospects, according to the closely-watched Des Moines Register Iowa Poll.

Business executive and tea party favorite Herman Cain finished well behind with 10% in the poll. No other Republican attracted double-digit support.

The former governor from next door Minnesota, Tim Pawlenty, lags at 6%.

Bachmann will appear on two of the Sunday morning talk shows. And then formally launch her run for the Republican nomination Monday in Iowa. After, she'll do the same in New Hampshire and South Carolina, three early states that have historically played major roles in deciding the nominees of both parties.

On Tuesday, no doubt by coincidence, former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin will be in Iowa to campaign for -- wait for it -- the new documentary movie about her life, "The Undefeated." The premiere that day is already sold out. Palin has not indicated her decision about a 2012 race, but too much delay this summer could make her decision irrelevant. The poll reported no numbers for Palin.

Republican ex-Sen. Rick Santorum (4%) will also be wandering around Iowa this coming week, along with Rep. Ron Paul (7%) and Newt Gingrich (7%). Even President Obama will visit Iowa on Tuesday to talk more about creating jobs.

Ex-Gov. Jon Huntsman (2%) has indicated he will not be making a major effort in the Hawkeye state. Presumed GOP front-runner Romney, who finished second there to Mike Huckabee in the 2008 caucuses, can't appear to be writing off Iowa.

[familyop]

Congresswoman Michele Bachmann on her support for Israel [”Dangerous” Michele Bachmann]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RWYFWpMp-o

Update from Congresswoman Michele Bachmann on Israel [Michele Bachmann]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2y0nN_hAiWY

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thR-lVuztIY

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nP4hYkfwuTY

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAaDVOd2sRQ

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-h-0P5PI9mA

[Bullish]

Gawd! I wish people would get themselves educated on McRomney before they go and make another huge mistake.

[HiTech RedNeck]

Never before has a Democrat stunk like Obama.

[HiTech RedNeck]

What is a McRomney?

[Bullish]

A cross between Juan McCain and Mittens Romney... In other words another loser that we can’t afford to run.

[rhinohunter]

First poll I’ve seen where Bachmann is just one point away from Romney’s runaway {snicker} lead.

B..Bu..But Ted Baxter(aka the Leprechaun) says that Romney is invincible! What gives?

[sickoflibs]

RE :”They should at least have a poll that includes a “What if Palin ran?” scenario.”

The ship has left port for the ‘what if’ polls. There are REAL candidates in the race now like them or not. Want Palin in these polls? Then you know what she must do...and no not another bus tour, try running.

[no dems]

Whomever the GOP nominee is, we need Marco Rubio for the VP spot. It’s the Hispanic vote that will determine this Election; not the Independents.

[no dems]

Tim is toast.

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He popped out of the toaster with me when he pee peed his pants, like a little sissy, in the Debate when he had a chance to go at Romney face-to-face on “Obamney Care”. He folded like a cheap suit. Bye, bye Timmy.

[NoRedTape]

Until Sarah declares.........it is snooooozerville.
Romney will never have a chance at the nom (mormon flip-flopper-suede shoe wannabe), no one knows Huntsman nor cares about his "run", Michele Bachmann is awesome, but best serving as either Atty Gen or Supreme Court nomine, imo. .

There is no one else. Newt? Not even possible.

Run Sarah run.........:>

[gov_bean_ counter]

February 6, 2012...

BFD. Plenty of time for Romney's dumpster divers to sink MB.

[RecoveringPaulisto]

Fred Thompson was included in all of the polls this time last cycle. The only thing he wound up doing was being a stalking horse for McCain in South Carolina. While Thompson had a low-key exploratory committee at the time, his speculated impact was far less than Palin.

[sickoflibs]

RE :"Fred Thompson was included in all of the polls this time last cycle. The only thing he wound up doing was being a stalking horse for McCain in South Carolina. While Thompson had a low-key exploratory committee at the time, his speculated impact was far less than Palin."

I am painfully aware of what happened with Thompson. He was promoted as our last minute saviour who we could beg to get in and if we did he save us. Who pushed this idea? Rush and Levin were two I remember. I was skeptical.

[Mike Darancette]

I don’t think Romney has any chance in Iowa.

[Prokopton]

Poll after poll now shows we have a conservative that can take down Romney. I’d expect Bachmann’s numbers in Iowa to soar if the field remains as it is.

Hopefully, supporters of marginal candidates will coalesce around Bachmann sooner rather than later. We don't need another 2008.

[truthfreedom]

The Hubert Humphrey conservatives never see problems with wars ever.

“A Foreign Policy For Americans”
“If we are foolish in our use of our strength, we shall not survive” - Robert Taft “Mr. Republican”
http://mises.org/books/taft.pdf

[BuddhaBrown]

“Run Sarah run”

Wait, wait, come back. We meant for office.

[newzjunkey]

At this point I’m feeling neither can beat Obama.