Posted on 12/13/2011 2:43:30 PM PST by SeekAndFind
Ron Paul, the once-forgotten presidential candidate, is picking up steam in Iowa and now appears poised to overtake frontrunner Newt Gingrich, according to a new survey released today from the left-leaning Public Policy Polling.
The poll finds support for Gingrich has slipped to 22%, with Ron Paul just behind with 21%. Mitt Romney trails in third place with 16%.
That's a five-point drop in favorability for Gingrich, who has raced to the top of the Republican presidential field over the past month. PPP found Gingrich's favorability numbers have fallen 19 points over the past week.
Meanwhile, support for Paul is on the rise, particularly among younger voters and voters who identify themselves as "new." Among likely caucus-goers under age 45, Paul leads Gingrich 30-16. The numbers are nearly flipped for caucus-goers over age 45.
(Excerpt) Read more at businessinsider.com ...
“Ron “is ok with Iran getting nukes” Paul doesn’t have a chance in heck of winning anything.”
I pray you’re right, because this news is disturbing to me. From what I’m hearing, RP’s campaign is very organized and focused in Iowa, has a lot of money, and keeps releasing hard-hitting ads.
Also too bad about Trump dropping the debate:-(
“I don’t get it...how can people who call themselves conservative just ignore his bleme-America-first, disastrous and dangerous foreign policy?”
It’s really scary that so many people aren’t more concerned with foreign policy and national security. For one thing, the economy is overshadowing everything and lots of folks love his gold standard, bash the fed preaching. For another, many (if not most) of his fanatics are kids who adore his peacenik, legalize-everything philosophies.
I like those numbers better - thanks. Now if only Rick Perry could surpass RP, but he needs the organization and money RP has.
“But for his goofy isolationist foreign policy, he’d get my vote.”
And that is a HUGE deal-breaker in my book. I mean, it’d be like asking, “Other than that, Mrs. Lincoln, how did you like the play?”
That’s because you’re Paulbot, of course you would think that. Under what circumstances would you actually support defending this country? Do you actually think that we provoked 911? How do you propose that we protect ourselves from Islamic terrorism?
I'm a military veteran with years of service. Does that give you a clue?
How bout you madmom?
Are you under the impression that Romney would win against Obama?
Because what you are calling "blame America" is NOT about blaming us or our country -- it's about blaming a foreign policy that hasn't been working. I understand why politicians and foreign policy wonks want to manipulate the message to turn it into " Ron Paul blaming America". What I don't understand is why those of us who never made those policy decisions, like you and I, are willing to take the bait and throw ourselves in front of that bullet that was clearly not directed as us as a country or as a people.
Re Iran, like I've said before, I am much more worried about how our current policies are destabilizing Pakistan -- Pakistan who actually has real nukes -- than I am of Iran who are can't even make enough gasoline for themselves, who are completely surrounded by us, and whose "nuke dreams" are just that -- dreams -- largely fueled by sheer terror that we are going to invade and destroy them.
“can you tell me how he is not conservative?”
Okay - here’s your sign:-)
Conservatism v. Ron Paul:
“While I don’t like the idea of them having a nuke, North Korea already has one. As does Pakistan.”
Do you know much about Islam or what Ahmedinejad means when he begins virtually every speech with the prayer to hasten the return of the Twelfth Imam (the Mahdi) and his belief that it’s his personal mission to do that - by initiating global carnage? I’m sure a few others here can enlighten you. We’ve also had some very informative threads and referenced articles by former Muslims if you’re interested.
“Although it may seem contradictory, nuclear weaponry is the greatest assurance of peace in history.”
In the hands of rational, responsible powers who aren’t fanatical followers of the Islamic cult that loves death more than we love life.
During the Cold War, both Russia and the U.S. understood MAD - mutually assured destruction.
Iran is headed up by a zealous lunatic whose attitude is “Yes! Bring it on!”
Where have you been for the past 60 or so years? Thanks to the subversives in our own government, we are hooked up with the communist-loving United Nations which has always taken the side of communism over freedom for as long as they have been calling the shots.
What wars have we won since 1947? For all our lives and money lost, what have we gained? Where is all the "good will" from countries around the world? Half the world hates us and the rest is afraid of losing our business. In case you missed it, we are broke and getting broker by fighting multiple wars and feeding tyrants.
FYI: our foreign policy is going to change anyway, either by design or by default. I choose intentionally, on our time schedule, in an orderly manner.
From his book: "Doing nothing is unthinkable"
What would it hurt you to read his book? "A Foreign Policy of Freedom"
After all, Sarge, we wouldn't want anyone to accuse us of being ignorant, would we?
LOL!
Nearly anyone could see it for what it really was: A TRUMP showcase.
[The good news is that Iowa has a crappy track record in picking presidents.]
BULL CRAP!........They do not!.....Just ask Presidents Huckabee, Kerry and Dole!
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.