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NBC/WSJ Poll: Carson Surges Into Lead of National GOP Race
www.nbcnews.com ^ | 11/2/2015 | Mark Murray

Posted on 11/02/2015 3:56:03 PM PST by CaptainK

Ben Carson has surged into the lead of the Republican presidential race, getting support from 29 percent of GOP primary voters, according to a brand-new NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll.

That's the highest percentage any GOP candidate has obtained so far in the survey.

Carson's 29 percent is followed by Donald Trump at 23 percent, Marco Rubio at 11 percent, Ted Cruz at 10 percent and Jeb Bush at 8 percent. These findings are similar to a New York Times/CBS poll released last week, which also showed Carson in first place in the national GOP contest.

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TOPICS: Breaking News; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 2016polls; carson; elections; emptysuit; goppoll; murdock; nbc; niceguy; noprez; polls; trump; wsj
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To: xzins

Not voting holding my nose ever again. If the ticket is not Trump, I’ll check out third party candidates.

I will vote so I can vote against my “conservative” congressman and senator who lied through their teeth to get elected, but I can just vote none of the above.


281 posted on 11/03/2015 9:17:48 AM PST by Duchess47 ("One day I will leave this world and dream myself to Reality" Crazy Horse)
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To: Duchess47

Cruz is more conservative than Reagan was.


282 posted on 11/03/2015 9:33:32 AM PST by xzins (HAVE YOU DONATED TO THE FREEPATHON? https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/)
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To: Georgia Girl 2
Fake but accurate. The real poll got blowed up in tragic Chevy pick-up truck explosion.

The gas tank just went KABLOOEY.

ISIS has claimed responsibility in the destruction of the infidel truck.

:-)

283 posted on 11/03/2015 9:38:32 AM PST by JEDI4S (I don't mean to cause trouble...it just happens naturally through the Force!)
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To: CaptainK
Carson has supporters. Just look here:

2016 Presidential Campaign Finance

Carson is the top Republican fundraiser, with $31.3 million total raised so far, with $23.5 million of that coming from contributions of $200 or less.

284 posted on 11/03/2015 9:40:58 AM PST by magellan
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To: xzins

Yep, that’s what he says. He’s a lot more polarizing that Reagan was too. And much better educated. And a lot more dogmatic.


285 posted on 11/03/2015 9:46:24 AM PST by Duchess47 ("One day I will leave this world and dream myself to Reality" Crazy Horse)
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To: magellan

My brother and I are both Carson supporters, and so is one of our friends. My sister and sister-in-law are both pro-abortion (I’m working on them), so they won’t vote for him unless he becomes the GOP nominee; my brother-in-law the commie will be voting for whatever criminal the liberals come up with.


286 posted on 11/03/2015 9:50:36 AM PST by American Quilter (Carson/Cruz in 2016)
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To: NKP_Vet

Obviously northerners, mid-westerners and westerners do because we got saddled with Jimmy Carter, Billy Clinton and Barry Obama.


287 posted on 11/03/2015 9:55:10 AM PST by Nero Germanicus
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To: American Quilter

Please provide a list of what you like about Carson. I’m truly curious what people like about him. I have zero intention of arguing with you over it, so this is not some kind of gotcha. If you want to use freepmail, then that is fine with me.


288 posted on 11/03/2015 9:56:50 AM PST by xzins (HAVE YOU DONATED TO THE FREEPATHON? https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/)
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To: CaptainK

I doubt highly Carson’s poll numbers, as others have said, I have yet to meet in person 1 person who claims to be a Carson supporter. I have a hard time, given this, to believe he’s polling anywhere near 20% let alone above it. I come across all walks political folks on both sides of the isle.... if he’s truly polling that high, I would expect I would at least run into 1 of his supporters.. and in fact dozens by now if his support is that high.


289 posted on 11/03/2015 9:59:07 AM PST by HamiltonJay
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To: CaptainK

Ben Carson has surged into the lead and we have a bridge for sale in NY you will love to own.

MSM


290 posted on 11/03/2015 10:08:27 AM PST by Vaduz (women and children to be impacted the most.)
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To: xzins
Please provide a list of what you like about Carson.

Okay. He's highly intelligent, unflappable, a superb doctor (and therefore really understands the damage Obamacare does), not a politician, pro-life, articulate, able to work well with others, gentle (which shouldn't be mistaken for weakness), learns fast, and has great self-control.

Thanks for not doing a gotcha.

291 posted on 11/03/2015 10:13:21 AM PST by American Quilter (Carson/Cruz in 2016)
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To: Amntn

I absolutely agree.


292 posted on 11/03/2015 10:30:31 AM PST by Mollypitcher1 (I have not yet begun to fight....John Paul Jones)
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To: CaptainK

I have not read every thread but here is the key.

“This NBC/WSJ poll was conducted (by telephone and cell phone) Oct 25-29 of 400 GOP primary voters, and it has a margin of error of plus-minus 4.9 percentage points.”

400 people nationwide. Give me a break. The Florida poll showing Trump way ahead had well over 2000 voters in one state. This is purely an agenda driven poll.


293 posted on 11/03/2015 10:30:45 AM PST by Parley Baer
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To: xzins

In addition, he’s pro-gun, pro-Israel, and calls Islamic terrorists Islamic terrorists. I loved his comment that what people held hostage by a man with a gun should do is charge him. Lot of realism and common sense there in my opinion.


294 posted on 11/03/2015 10:37:29 AM PST by American Quilter (Carson/Cruz in 2016)
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To: American Quilter

Thanks, AQ.

I was truly wondering.


295 posted on 11/03/2015 10:38:36 AM PST by xzins (HAVE YOU DONATED TO THE FREEPATHON? https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/)
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To: XEHRpa

I haven’t seen him waver on the main issues. He has remained solid on the Wall,Immigration, the 2nd amendment, and Trade Deals. Those are the only things that matter because they are the keys to our sovereignty as a nation. Donald is definitely NOT a supporter of One World Order.


296 posted on 11/03/2015 10:39:10 AM PST by Mollypitcher1 (I have not yet begun to fight....John Paul Jones)
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To: j.argese; Amntn

And that, my FRiends, is what it boils down to. Crossover appeal. Trump will take 10% of the black vote, in a walk. He will take 40% of the “Hispanic” vote, while yawning. 40% of the Asian vote. White vote? All except the guilters and the pontificating class.


Trump bump!


297 posted on 11/03/2015 10:40:05 AM PST by Jane Long ("And when thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek")
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To: xzins

You’re welcome.


298 posted on 11/03/2015 10:40:06 AM PST by American Quilter (Carson/Cruz in 2016)
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To: Greetings_Puny_Humans

What about him being huggy-bear with Sharpton and Farrakhan?


299 posted on 11/03/2015 10:42:28 AM PST by Mollypitcher1 (I have not yet begun to fight....John Paul Jones)
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To: NKP_Vet

And don’t forget Carson approves of using aborted baby parts for research......


300 posted on 11/03/2015 11:23:11 AM PST by Mollypitcher1 (I have not yet begun to fight....John Paul Jones)
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