Perry, Cain Widen Lead in Positive Intensity Over GOP Field (Cain in first - 14 out of 15 weeks)

Gallup ^ | 8/30/11 | Gallup

[justsaynomore]

Herman Cain and Rick Perry generate the strongest favorable images among Republicans familiar with them, and have separated themselves from the remainder of announced GOP candidates.

[justsaynomore]

Herman Cain and Rick Perry generate the strongest favorable images among Republicans familiar with them, and have separated themselves from the remainder of announced GOP candidates as Michele Bachmann, Mitt Romney, and Ron Paul have tied or set new personal low Positive Intensity Scores.

[Grunthor]

Perry/Cain?

[MissTed]

This makes me happy! Go Herman!!!

[alstewartfan]

I just heard Perry on Hannity’s show, and he said that one of the main reasons that he joined the GOP was b/c of Ronald Reagan. Yeah right, he loved Reagan so much that he voted for and worked for Carter and Mondale, and then went on to chair Algore’s ‘88 Presidential bid! I smell a rat, and it stinks. Bob

[Dubya-M-DeesWent2SyriaStupid!]

Go Cain!

[casinva]

I am extremely happy to see Herman Cain picking up some steam! He is certainly a likeable man, and he has a good head on his shoulders, willing to seek out information and take time to process it. I like him.

I found this interesting little segment in the article which was not included in your excerpt above and thought I would add it here for those who have not gone to the original article. I found this to be really fascinating.

From the thread’s article:

Excerpt:

Implications

Perry’s image remains positive among Republicans familiar with him, even as that group has rapidly expanded in recent weeks from slightly over half to three-quarters of all Republicans. Many other GOP presidential candidates who have shown gains in recognition this year, including Bachmann, Huntsman, and former candidate Tim Pawlenty, saw their Positive Intensity Scores decline as they became better known.

[xzins]

I believe Perry stated that he did not vote for Mondale.

Also, the 1988 era was the last of real conservatism within the democratic party. Zell Miller was there, and I believe even Sam Nunn was still around someplace.

These were pro-military, anti-Soviet, anti-communism democrats of the old school. Al Gore pretended to be one of them.

Like ME, Perry realized that the democrat party had become anti-life and anti-American and he left that party.

The question you have to ask yourself is: “What if all this is true, and Perry really is leading, and Perry really does become the nominee?”

What do you do then?

[napscoordinator]

I just heard Perry on Hannity’s show, and he said that one of the main reasons that he joined the GOP was b/c of Ronald Reagan. Yeah right, he loved Reagan so much that he voted for and worked for Carter and Mondale, and then went on to chair Algore’s ‘88 Presidential bid! I smell a rat, and it stinks. Bob

That is true. He is a liar. Had he changed parties in 1984 then it would be a true statement but since he was a full Democrats and wanted Al Gore to win the Presidency then it is a bold face lie.....I am not surprised though.

[Carry_Okie]

I would support Cain before Perry as long as I am Abel.

[napscoordinator]

Then I will vote for him with nose held like I did for McCain. However, until that time I will ensure that people know the truth about the guy.

[Dubya-M-DeesWent2SyriaStupid!]

Before you speak please research. Reagan was also a former democrat; he reached across the aisle, he had moderate magic with values of a conservative.I am not cheerleading Perry necessarily but I am sick to death of people on this forum bashing Bachmann,Perry and screaming RINO former democrat; ONLY to promote someone that is not even running.If one person calls Cain a RINO and says Sarah is running blah blah I will call each and every post out!If Perry is so RINO why did Palin endorse him? He can’t be that bad or worse than McDemocrat or Romney!I prefer Cain or Bachmann West-I WISH over Perry but you can bet your sweet patootie ABO will be voted for.We can’t change the ponzi scheme rat fest and republican sell outs over night. Imagine Obama four more years! It ain’t going to happen.

[justsaynomore]

Pinging the Cain Train!

Herman Cain discusses his fact-finding mission in Israel
http://quitenormal.wordpress.com/2011/08/28/herman-cain-discusses-his-fact-finding-mission-in-israel/

Herman Cain Wins TIR Straw Poll at Conservative Principles Conference
http://theiowarepublican.com/2011/herman-cain-wins-tir-straw-poll-at-conservative-principles-conference/

Herman Cain’s new book “This is Herman Cain” is available for pre-order here:
http://www.thisishermancain.com/

Herman Cain Addresses Joint Session of the Georgia General Assembly
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=152059228213030
Wednesday, August 31 · 10:00am - 11:00am
Location
State Capitol of Georgia
Atlanta, GA

Debate Schedule
September 7th, 2011 8pm EST on MSNBC and CNBC
Location: Reagan Library in Simi Valley, CA
Sponsor: Reagan Library, NBC News and Politico
Participants: Perry, Paul, Huntsman, Romney, Santorum, Gingrich, Bachmann, Cain

Cain to visit Florida this week
http://hermancainpac.com/

Cain’s unscripted verve draws fans
http://www.concordmonitor.com/article/276212/no-title?SESS607c5ffcafe61db42b1005bd00a6f3c7=facebook&CSAuthResp=1314736372%3Atqvk38cottpve7blru0ec46qj4%3ACSUserId|CSGroupId%3Aapproved%3A5C7D7BA3AD316A6DA124181D91ED0D26&CSUserId=94&CSGroupId=1

Herman Cain presses the flesh at his NH HQ 1.
http://caiiniac2012.wall.fm/video/view/266

Straw Poll Finishes the MSM Ignores
http://caiiniac2012.wall.fm/forum/topic/428

Denver summit delivers pizza guy for president
http://www.realaspen.com/blog/761/Republican-summit-in-Denver-delivers-pizza-guy-for-president

[xzins]

What is the conservative position on LIFE and what is Perry’s position?

What is the conservative position on GUNS and what is Perry’s position?

What is the conservative position on GOD and what is Perry’s position?

What is the conservative position on AMERICA and what is Perry’s position?

What is the conservative position on THE US MILITARY and what is Perry’s position?

What is the conservative position on MARRIAGE and what is Perry’s position?

What is the conservative position on TORT REFORM and what is Perry’s position?

What is the conservative position on OBAMACARE and what is Perry’s position?

What is the conservative position on A BALANCED BUDGET and what is Perry’s position?

What is the conservative position on ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION and what is Perry’s position?

What is the conservative position on WAR and what is Perry’s position?

[hellbender]

Herman Cain is the only conservative candidate who has actually generated wealth and jobs the only way they can be made--in the private sector. Cain belongs to an orthodox evangelical church. He is the antithesis of the establishment counry-club Republican.

Other than Cain, there is Michelle Bachmann, who has lived out the evangelical Christian creed and has fought consistently for Tea Party principles.

We do not have to accept another phony career politician like Rick Perry, who is trying to climb on the Tea Party bandwagon. Bachmann has the best rating on immigration, while Slick Rick has the worst.

[mrreaganaut]

I have always thought Cain’s main problem to be exposure. Everyone who hears him speak seems to like him.

[mrreaganaut]

We do not have to accept another phony career politician like Rick Perry, who is trying to climb on the Tea Party bandwagon.

That's what concerns me: is Perry another Bush? Bush sounded great, but just rubber-stamped Congress. We need more than a Commander-In-Chief; we need another Coolidge to actually reduce government.

[tsowellfan]

Carter/Mondale... didn't they come after NIXON?

Lots of people jump the ship after NIXON. Republicans were NOT a popular party in that time. Learn your history.

[GatorGirl]

Herman Cain would make an outstanding President.

He is an extremely successful business executive and a very smart man. He has real world experience with turning around failed businesses.

This will translate well to being the head of the Executive Branch. He might not have broad experience in every area but who does? He has the ability to pick a winning, conservative team and save this sinking ship of state.

Politicians got us into this mess, why don’t we give a non-politician a chance at getting us out?

[hellbender]

Al Gore "pretended" to be like Zell Miller and Sam Nunn? All anyone had to do is to compare their voting records! Gore had a lower Amer. Conservative Union rating than Sam Leahy of VT. Yet we are supposed to think Slick Rick Perry thought Gore was a conservative. Either Perry is a dope, or else he is lying. The latter is more likely. People need to wake up and realize that most career politicians are sociopaths who lie with the greatest of ease. Perry's pro-immigration pandering to La Raza will destroy this nation.

Do not fall for Perry's lies, folks!

[Lakeshark]

What is the conservative position on ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION and what is Perry’s position?

I'm uncertain as to the others, but Perry's illegal immigration record has not been good, his consistent and constant pandering to the open borders/La Raz crowd is more than concerning, it's truly alarming.