Bachmann leading in Iowa? (Yes according to new poll of likely caucus voters by Iowa Republican)

Hotair ^ | 07/11/2011 | Ed Morrissey

[dools0007world]

Bachmann is not a place holder for Palin. She is a candidate in her own right. Based on the Tea Party Conservatives who’ve 1. Carried the conservative flag the longest and 2. Survived repeated and brutal Demrat/media assaults on herself and her family my money is on Palin.

IMHO the final four will be Palin, Bachmann, Cain and West.

I think it will be difficult for a black man—no matter how conservatively principled, qualified or how he acquits himself in the so-called debates—to lead the GOP/conservative ticket. Reason: The Usurping Marxist Onada. He is all the reason far too many people will need to revert to old prejudices.

I don’t think two women can run as pres. and veep, respectively, either. Sadly, too many people—including women—will have a hard time voting for one woman let along two on the conservative ticket.

Therefore, I predict we will have Backmann or Palin as pres. candidate and Cain or West for Veep. I hope the primary process will cull out the alleged conservative late comers, RINOs, libertarians and so-called indies early so we can get on with winning the next election. Romney and Paul have had their chances in the past and have failed to generate much if any excitement. Pawlenty, Perry and some of the other new comers would be better served awaiting their turn.

Memo to GOP: It is not I who have to come to you. You must come to me and Tea Partyism or cease to exist as anything other than a demrat tool.

[littlesorrel]

Hot Air july 4th poll Palin 37% Bachmann 20% Perry 19%.Head to head Palin 52% to 48% Bachmann.

[RED SOUTH]

Here are the facts. A) The field is far from settled. B) We are going through the flavors of the week phase. C) Bachmann is the flavor of the week. D) Bachmann's lead will last because the other current choices suck. E) When Perry and if Palin gets in , Bachmann will be yesterday's news and will fade like Cain.

[ejdrapes]

Talk about a meaningless poll. LOL

[Friendofgeorge]

MSM loves Bachmann for the most part!! Chris Matthews, Andrea Mitchell etc etc

All these pollsters are pushing MB, it is so clear. I am not suggesting MB has no support outside of the MSM/Rep Est, certainly she does, it`s just that they are manufacturing her support in these polls.

And for sure Palin is not in most of them

[dools0007world]

Got it. But Gov. Palin has not yet publicly committed to a prsidential run. Until she does your poll is hot air.

That said, I like the trend.

[Lexinom]

Very good news!

Let's see what kind of a campaign she can run. The fact she is remaining this strong after being ripped this hard from some in her own party - many who are like children waiting for an imaginary friend - bodes very well for her moving forward. Go Michele!