[2ndDivisionVet]

Any "conservative" straw poll that was won by Governor Mitt Romney three years in a row doesn't reflect much of anything, in my opinion.

[jazminerose]

Yes, republicans did throw up. That part is correct.

I’ll try to put the demographics up on my web site when I get home; this vote was primarily the kids.

[traderrob6]

Total BS.

[11th Commandment]

Mitt Romeny- "Mr. 20%"

However, many have missed this Factiod: Ron Paul will be 77 years old in 2012. Sarah Palin is supporting Ron Paul's son, Rand Paul, for congress when nobody else will come within 100 miles of him. I wonder which candidate will be receiving Ron Paul's support in 2012.

[bigbob]

From here on, CPAC to be referred to by it’s proper name:

RINO-PAC

[Kansas58]

This only indicates that Paul’s numbers are solid and committed, it does NOT indicate that Paul could get any more votes than what he has now.

The mentally stable Republicans will not support Paul.

[fish hawk]

It was pointed out on FOX this morning that the CPAC poll was influenced by a large number of people 25 and under. In a Nation wide poll it would not come out anywhere near Paul 31% against Palin 7%. In fact, Palin would beat him by a large number.

[samtheman]

Earth to Paulistinians:

A 77 year old is not going to win the 2012 Presidential Election. It’s not going to happen.

Reagan was almost 74 in 1984 but he was an extremely popular sitting president.

Ron Paul got how many votes in 2008, total? He’s going to go from that to the presidency in 2012... at age 77?

No wonder the Libertarians are so big on legalizing drugs. They need them to keep their addled fantasies alive.

[anchorclankor]

The reason Ron Paul won the straw poll at CPAC “It’s the economy stupid”

[sodpoodle]

Waste of straws.

The headline shows that such an exercise can be cited for spin.

*throwing up a rival*

utter upchuck!

[MaxMax]

They can polish, spit shine, and rub till their hearts are content,
a turd is still a turd.

[Prokopton]

It could also indicate support for Ms Palin within the Republican establishment is not as strong as some of her backers would like to think.

Palin has never had strong support from the Republican establishment. The only use they have for her is to try to usurp the enthusiasm of her followers.

CPAC is a Republican Establishment event open to all establishment insiders. It is not a conservative event.

[deport]

Take out Paul and leave Romney in as a potential candidate then I think this straw poll basically says of those that chose to vote that there isn’t a real front runner at this time.

http://66.147.244.188/~conserz8/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/2-10-CPAC-Straw-Poll-Final-Compatibility-Mode.pdf

Paul...... 31%
Romney ... 22%
Palin......7%
Pawlenty...6%
Pence .....5%
Gingrich...4%
Huckabee...4%
Daniels ...2%
Santorum...2%
Thune......2%
Barbour....1%
Other......5%
Undecided..6%

Site says 2395 votes cast

[Popman]

Brad Norington, Washington correspondent

Brad is either completely clueless or an paid agent provocateur

Ron Paul is not a rival to Palin, only in Paulbots feeble mind

[beckysueb]

Bwahahahahahaha!

[calex59]

Yeah, like we are going to vote for Ron Paul the idiot instead of Sarah. Those of you who want to vote for this idiot go ahead, I won’t be joining you.

[rintense]

Republicans threw up alright- when they heard Ron Paul wont he straw poll.

I can just see Ron Paul's Presidential Tagline:

Ron Paul for President: Cuz kooks are people too!

[Navy Patriot]

I normally consider The Australian, however, this time I think they are a little too far from the US to get a good take on CPAC.

Younger libertarians were more heavily represented than the Conservative, mature American backbone.

The Australian hasn't got enough reporters in the US to properly asses Palin's influence, but I don't think they're bashing her here.

[philman_36]

From the looks of things, and the angst engendered by such polling results, the GOP better hurry up and pony up some worthwhile conservative candidates.

[Allegra]

LOL on the title.

CPAC has become a joke.

[Lazamataz]

CPAC NEEDS AN ENEMA!