Posted on 12/25/2011 2:19:39 PM PST by Steelfish
Many Iowans Struggle With Political Indecision
David A. Fahrenthold December 25
ANKENY, Iowa At first, she liked Texas Gov. Rick Perry. He was about faith and family, just like she is. Then she heard Perry debate.
And then she liked Rep. Michele Bachmann (Minn.). Another assertive Christian. But that ended, too: She has kind of an annoying voice. With 24 days before the states key caucuses, six candidates gather onstage. Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney are taking on different roles than in previous matchups as Gingrich has climbed in the polls.
So then Susan Fredregill a 58-year-old retiree with blonde highlights and six grandchildren to watch moved on to her third Republican candidate of this chaotic presidential primary season. She liked former House speaker Newt Gingrich (Ga.).
At least for a few days.
Lets just pick the smart one, Fredregill thought. And get it over with.
This is what Iowas epic case of political indecision looks like, from the inside.
With less than two weeks before its first-in-the-nation caucuses, this state has already cycled through four front-runners. The latest is Rep. Ron Paul (Texas), whose poll numbers rose this week as Gingrichs lead deflated.
This political promiscuity is a little embarrassing, for people who picture themselves in a state-sized Norman Rockwell painting: Americas sober, decisive First Voters. Now, many Iowans cant stop changing their minds.
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You want a “true conservative”, keep your eye on
Jon Huntsman.
Merry Christmas.
You want a “true conservative”, keep your eye on
Jon Huntsman.
Merry Christmas.
You realize you live in Floriduh don’t you?
This guy?
Nah.
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