".....Donna Byas, a hospital pharmacist from Norman, Oklahoma, said she picked Cruz in the straw poll but nearly switched her vote to Walker after hearing his Thursday speech. She said Walker has broad appeal among Republicans -- a characteristic she didn't see in any other GOP candidate.
"I really thought about changing my mind," she said after the poll results were announced. "He hit on some red meat issues that I really liked."
Byas said Walker's speech revealed to her his father's Baptist pastor background, which swayed her support toward Walker.
"I don't make my whole decision on religion but it is important to me to know that the guy has a faith and a faith that is a relevant one," she said, adding "He seems like a guy who recognizes what it is to live a regular life."
On the issues, 46 percent of poll respondents said national security was the most important issue to them. Walker received heavy cheers at the conference for his comments about fighting Islamic extremist terrorists sooner rather than later.
About 40 percent were most concerned with economic issues, while just 14.4 percent cared most about social issues, according to poll results."