[sargon]

though Republicans were considerably more confident than Democrats that Perry would win Florida’s crucial presidential primary early next year.

Half the Republicans predicted Romney would win the primary and 41 percent predicted Perry. Among Democrats, 56 percent expected Perry to win the primary and 37 percent said Romney.

Aren't these two statements contradictory?

[Norman Bates]

Aren't these two statements contradictory?

YES. I'm surprised it took that long for anyone else to notice it.