Perry the GOP frontrunner in Ga., and nationally as well (Poll results)

Atlanta Urinal & Constipation ^ | 8/20/2011 | Jay Bookman

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Via Jim Galloway, a poll of Georgia Republicans by Channel Two Action News and InsiderAdvantage:

Rick Perry: 24 percent;

Herman Cain: 15 percent;

Newt Gingrich: 9 percent;

Michele Bachmann: 8 percent;

Mitt Romney: 6 percent;

Ron Paul: 5 percent;

Jon Huntsman: 1 percent;

Undecided, 20 percent.

It’s no surprise that Perry’s doing well in Georgia, but the size of his lead is a little startling so soon after his entry into the race. The fact that Romney, the longtime frontrunner who has been in the race for months, draws just 6 percent here in the Peach State is a stark reminder of his problems with the party’s conservative base.

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It's a Jack Wheeler article...it's no freebie at his site. When you become a member you have to sign an agreement not to post his articles any place...so now and again I post snippets from his articles...I can legally do that.

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[Tzimisce]

I was just thinking what we need in 2012 is John McCain. :)

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I was just thinking what we need in 2012 is John McCain. :)

[PSYCHO-FREEP]

Claiming Palin has executive experience of the kind that is adequate to manage the World's largest economy and Military/National Security system, is laughable.

Her very short Gubernatorial career from a state with only 663,000 people and being a Mayor of a town with barely 7800 residents, is hardly what can be boasted about as “major” executive experience.

Remembering the 2008 elections, the biggest complaint the electorate and the MSM had was Palin’s lack of experience. Nothing has changed since. In fact, because she has been out of office for more than 2 years will become a much bigger issue.

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Very nice...keep it up!!!

[daler]

"She would have trouble beating Perry for the nomination, since she has such a narrow base supporting her and she knows it. "

I'm a Palin fan, but I'm really beginning to wonder if she hasn't "waited" her way right out of contention.

[potlatch]

Thanks! ;)

[9YearLurker]

Fortunately, she knows better than that it is the role of the government to manage the economy. The wisdom of the voters has long been that serving as governor is the best preparation for the presidency. And the size of the state isn’t really an issue. She got more substantial done in the her 2 1/2+ years as governor than Perry got done in his 10 years—and not nearly only because AK’s guv is a true executive position, while TX’s is not.

The GOP Establishment is now excited about a Christie presidency when he’s had far less political and executive experience than Palin’s had, which exposes that the complaints about Palin’s experience were actually trumped up all along.

[Hoodat]

The southern base would stay home and the black turnout could see Obama take states like GA and TX.

Uh, that ain't gonna happen. There is no way in hell that Obama wins Georgia. In fact, there is no way Obama wins ANY state that McCain won in 2008. If Georgia voted for McCain in '08, then they will gladly vote Romney, Paul, or any other GOP nominee in '12.

[Atlantan]

I agree. Obama will not win GA.

GA elected it’s first Republican Governor in 130 years in 2002. In less than 10 years every state-wide office is now held by Reps. The only thing the Dems control in GA is Atlanta and a few urban areas.

GA will vote for the GOP candidate.

[Gena Bukin]

No need to claim that Palin will even enter. She won't. She would have trouble beating Perry for the nomination, since she has such a narrow base supporting her and she knows it.

I like Sarah Palin but she has the same problem Hillary Clinton had. The number of people who absolutely adore her is outnumbered by those who absolutely loath her. Not a popular sentiment around here but's it's the truth.

Rick Perry, while not perfect, is the most conservative candidate WHO CAN ACTUALLY WIN that we've got right now. Sending Obama packing is my greatest concern. As such, and barring any major boneheaded blunders, I'll be supporting Perry from here on out.

[PSYCHO-FREEP]

The koolaid you have been drinking won't win Palin the nomination, no matter how hard you try to embellish her accomplishments and qualifications.

[9YearLurker]

And I think you’re FReeping wrong about Perry.

We both shall see.

[Hoodat]

Do you seriously think that Palin can’t beat Obama? I just don’t see it. I believe the GOP nominee is a lock. We have a once-in-a-lifetime shot at having a true conservative President. Why blow it by settling for the candidate who is more likely to appeal to moderates?

[PSYCHO-FREEP]

You can exclude me from that “we both shall see” mame.

I have already researched Perry quite thoroughly. His Military history, as well as his other accomplishments, added to a few personal positive attributes and strong conviction to what he believes, there is not reason for me to be confused about who and what he is.

[Gena Bukin]

Why blow it by settling for the candidate who is more likely to appeal to moderates?

It isn't moderates we need to appeal to. It's swing voters. This huge group of Americans, largely apolitical, who vote because they feel it's their civic duty to do so and in the voting booth, they vote for the candidate they'd most like to have a beer with. This is the group of voters who decide elections. Every single time. I'm just not confident Palin can attract these voters.

[Forty-Niner]

“...which exposes that the complaints about Palin’s experience were actually trumped up all along.”

Complaining about Palin’s “lack of Executive experience” during the 2008 election cycle was perhaps the most ridiculus of all the MSM talking points because....

1) Palin was the VP candidate not the presidential candidate as Obama was.

2) Barack Obama had ZERO executive experience.

I’m surprised to see that meme repeat here 3 years later.....oh wait..... it’s the psycho-freep thats posting it......LOLOLOLOL....... like anyone takes him seriously anymore!

[Forty-Niner]

“I have already researched Perry quite thoroughly. His Military history, as well as his other accomplishments, added to a few personal positive attributes and strong conviction to what he believes, there is not reason for me to be confused about who and what he is.”

And I conclusively have deducted that he is NOT Sarah Palin!

There..... finished it for ya!

[9YearLurker]

Touche!