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Boos as Ron Paul wins CPAC straw poll
Politico ^ | Feb 20, 2010 | JONATHAN MARTIN & JESSICA TAYLOR

Posted on 02/20/2010 6:56:45 PM PST by SmartInsight

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To: dragnet2

I was at CPAC three years ago and a newbie confused about procedure and programs. I read nothing about a straw pole but saw the table once or twice. I was concerned about getting a seat and could not see through the crowd at the table to know what they were doing. I thought I could catch it later but it wasn’t available. I was disappointed I missed the whole thing. It’s done before you hear most of the speakers.


41 posted on 02/20/2010 8:31:03 PM PST by nakutny
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To: dragnet2

I was at CPAC three years ago and a newbie confused about procedure and programs. I read nothing about a straw pole but saw the table once or twice. I was concerned about getting a seat and could not see through the crowd at the table to know what they were doing. I thought I could catch it later but it wasn’t available. I was disappointed I missed the whole thing. It’s done before you hear most of the speakers.


42 posted on 02/20/2010 8:31:03 PM PST by nakutny
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To: campaignPete R-CT
my unofficial inside information is that the GOP big-shots are not big into MITT and are trying Pawlenty as their preferred candidate ... with a big push in IA and NH.

That really isn't news, but it seems to be here. So whenever the STOP-MITT campaign is mentioned ... one must question whether Pawlenty would warrant the same revulsion.

43 posted on 02/20/2010 8:35:35 PM PST by campaignPete R-CT ("pray without ceasing" - Paul of Tarsus)
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To: nakutny
I was at CPAC three years ago and a newbie confused about procedure and programs.

Which one were you at? What was the vote about? How many voted then?

44 posted on 02/20/2010 8:41:59 PM PST by dragnet2 (We're not talking about those in the military here.)
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To: SmartInsight

To me, Paul is really not a Republican.

Just a RINO


45 posted on 02/20/2010 8:44:33 PM PST by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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To: G Larry

Since I want the best candidate who can beat Obama,
that means Conservative Republican Sarah Palin.


46 posted on 02/20/2010 8:45:20 PM PST by SoCalPol (Reagan Republican for Palin 2012)
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To: AmishDude
>"I see it as stuffing the hall with Paulbots and making sure they all vote in this thing."

A "little Chicago" in the CPAC halls?

It worked for Stupid Stinky BO Dumbo in the Iowa caucus.

47 posted on 02/20/2010 8:47:39 PM PST by rawcatslyentist (Jeremiah 50:31 Behold, I am against you," O " you most proud, said the said the Lord GOD of hosts)
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To: campaignPete R-CT
So whenever the STOP-MITT campaign is mentioned ... one must question whether Pawlenty would warrant the same revulsion.

Pawlenty is okay ... mixes conservative with pragmatic / populist.

He's not someone who should be ruled out, but ideally we'd find someone better.

I'd give him a 7 out of 10, Huckabee 5, Romney 4.

48 posted on 02/20/2010 8:48:24 PM PST by Crichton
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To: Sybeck1

I am not a big fan, but as long as Sarah is not there I love it.


49 posted on 02/20/2010 8:48:43 PM PST by Brimack34
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To: SmartInsight

The Paulites must’ve stood in line over and over or the media went and voted too?


50 posted on 02/20/2010 8:51:58 PM PST by chris_bdba
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To: cripplecreek
I see his win as more of a repudiation of the same old crap.

BINGO! Ron has no chance to win the nomination or election in 2012, BUT, he represents folks who are sick of the same BS from politicians from BOTH sides. Yes, Paul is wrong on some key issues - but even HE would have been better than Obama the total Communist.

But that being said - I think it is pretty classless that he got booed for "winning". If those folks didn't like it, they should have voted.

51 posted on 02/20/2010 9:05:15 PM PST by TheBattman (They exchanged the truth about God for a lie and worshiped and served the creature...)
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To: NavyCanDo

Will someone PLEASE share with me the so-called “conservative” qualities of Mitt Romney... So far, and based on the 2008 election, all I heard was a bunch of Kerry-esque waffling on issues that are core to Conservatives, and his record was very telling.

So in what ways is Mitt truly “Conservative”?


52 posted on 02/20/2010 9:07:23 PM PST by TheBattman (They exchanged the truth about God for a lie and worshiped and served the creature...)
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To: SmartInsight

Just when I think there can be some progress in ridding the GOP of some RINOs, a push for that nutjob resurfaces.


53 posted on 02/20/2010 9:07:46 PM PST by Proud2BeRight
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To: Proud2BeRight

Fear not.

Paul will get the same .07 % he always gets.


54 posted on 02/20/2010 9:09:35 PM PST by rbmillerjr (I'm praying for Palin....if not I'll vote 4 conservatives...Mitt won't get my vote)
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To: MrBambaLaMamba

The big CPAC question is “Why is Romney invited?”

It’s the hair, dude.
That mesmerizing hair!


55 posted on 02/20/2010 9:10:25 PM PST by djf (Islam. Kick them out TODAY or they will KILL US TOMORROW!!)
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To: rbmillerjr

Paul / Palin 2012


56 posted on 02/20/2010 9:26:40 PM PST by jd777
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To: dragnet2

It was 2007. Ann Coulter was there, Cheney and Bush, Duncan Hunter, Phyllis Schlaffly, Michelle Malkin, Pat Boone, Mitt Romnie (he won the straw poll), Huckaby, Horowitz with Tom Delay, Ron Paul, Gulianni, Jim DeMint,Sam Brownback, Inehoff, Pence, and Tancredo.
Mitt Romney 21%
Rudy Giuliani 17%
Sen. Sam Brownback 15%
Newt Gingrich 14%
Sen. John McCain 12%
When first and second choices merged here’s the breakdown:
Rudy Giuliani 34%
Newt Gingrich 30%
Mitt Romney 30%


57 posted on 02/20/2010 9:31:12 PM PST by nakutny
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To: nakutny

How many voted out of the total present?


58 posted on 02/20/2010 9:35:22 PM PST by dragnet2
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To: TheBattman

you might ask Jim DeMint. He supported him and Jim is the most conservative Senator.


59 posted on 02/20/2010 9:35:26 PM PST by nakutny
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To: NavyCanDo

The crowd was 58% 25 and under in age, of course Ron Paul won!


60 posted on 02/20/2010 9:37:02 PM PST by qman (All Islamo-fachist must die")
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