Posted on 03/08/2016 6:18:41 AM PST by Helicondelta
Mitt Romney's speech condemning Donald Trump did little to bring down the controversial Republican presidential front-runner, according to a poll released Tuesday.
Thirty-one percent of Republican voters surveyed by Morning Consult said they are more now likely to vote for Trump, while 20 percent said they are less likely to vote for the real estate mogul. Forty-three percent said Romney's comments had no impact.
Among Trump supporters, 56 percent said they are more likely to vote for Trump after he was denounced by Romney, while 5 percent said they are less likely to vote for Trump. Thirty-six percent said their opinions were not changed.
And among those who voted for Romney, the 2012 GOP nominee, his speech was less helpful in curbing support for Trump: 30 percent were more likely to vote for Trump, while 20 percent were less likely.
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Did little? It showed a net + 11 points for Trump 43 no change 20 less likely to vote Trump AND 31 MORE likely to vote for Trump.
Of course Mitt did not hurt Trump.
Trump is hurting Trump. His insti ts are right on. His policy postions on his webpage are good.
His rhetoric is crass and the substance spiked with too many “like him” “great guy” and vague staements.
He must speak and act presidential while at the same time hitting hard at the terrible policies the ruling class have used to destroy the middle class.
“That has to be a slap in the face to Romney, who seems to want to be the new convention go-to guy, should no candidate get the number of delegates needed for the nomination.”
AND it OUGHT to be instructive to anyone else planning to steal the nomination at the convention from whomever has the most delegates, that is, they won’t have a snowball’s chance in beating Hillary if they succeed.
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