INGO Straw Poll for Republican Presidential Nominee - Sept. 2011 Edition

[Garb]

So what if they are. Even if 100% of every Paul supporter voted, it won't be enough. Paulbots (and I use that term affectionately, not disparagingly) are a small group of a small group. They are vocal, active, and visible. But so are the gay activists and how many of them are there relative to the total population.

Paul needs to rework his rhetoric because he comes across as either isolationist, idealistic to a fault, naive, or just plain idiotic. Americans don't understand his message because it's so foreign to their indoctrinated ears.

So, in other words you agree with him, but he's too crazy for you to acknowledge that you want to support him.

 

[mrjarrell]

If elections were held today, I'd vote Herman Cain. We shall see what happens between now and November 2012.

Cain has zero understanding of the 1st Amendment, so I have a great fear that he's equally ignorant of the other 9. He's not going to get any traction with people who are paying attention to him.

 

[Magneto]

I voted for and am firmly in support of Herman Cain. He has new, fresh and different ideas. I am SO FREAKING TIRED of hearing the same rehashed from both parties and Cain actually has new and different ideas that make sense and will work well. Until I found Herman Cain I was big on Bobby Jindal. I think he is eyeing 2016 or 2020 and that is why he stayed out this time. I look forward to seeing him run one day.

 

[UncleMike]

I still haven't made up my mind yet.
Way too many volatile issues to discuss before a clear leader stands out for me.
BUT!!
I say we watch who the Lame Stream Media picks then make damn sure it's not that person.
MSNBC, CBS, ABC, CNN, and the other Liberal/Democrat media will try to sway the Public to pick someone that Obama has a good chance of beating.
Whomever they predict will be nominated should be avoided like the Plague.

 

[Jvawt]

Ron Paul.

 

[WWIIIDefender]

I think there is some truth to the idea that Ron Paul supporters are flooding polls, however that means that they are going to get out and vote. I don't think that he'll secure the nomination, but I think he'll cause some headaches during the primaries.

Perry is a snake. His record was exposed in front of everybody last night. Romney is a phoney, he is not a conservative. I cannot possibly understand why conservatives that cannot stand Obama's policies would support him. People need to spend less time judging candidates based off of these "debates," and start judging them based off of their records.

The more I read about Gary Johnson the more I like him. I hope he's able to inherit Ron Paul's support once Paul is done.

Not in straw polls. straw polls have to be from registered voters in the state and thats what is a huge factor. Ron Paul cant simply bus people in for a straw poll they actually have to be registered to vote in the state of the straw poll and have a legal residence. So in essence its in possible for paul bots to flood the straw polls. Sure paul bots in that state can flood the polls but thats a good show of who is actually active and will get out and vote.

 

[88GT]

So, in other words you agree with him, but he's too crazy for you to acknowledge that you want to support him.

No, I have no problem admitting that I want to support him. And I agree with his fiscal/monetary and Constitutional platform almost completely. It's his foreign policy position that I find ludicrous and naive.

 

[Garb]

No, I have no problem admitting that I want to support him. And I agree with his fiscal/monetary and Constitutional platform almost completely. It's his foreign policy position that I find ludicrous and naive.

This is an honest question, not meant to be sarcastic at all, but what are your views on foreign policy? What justifies the U.S. going to war? What wars have you strongly disagreed with in American history?

 

[WWIIIDefender]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHne6Q6AgNI&feature=feedu

 

[88GT]

This is an honest question, not meant to be sarcastic at all, but what are your views on foreign policy? What justifies the U.S. going to war? What wars have you strongly disagreed with in American history?

I'm going to respond initially with a question of my own: why does everyone who supports Paul's foreign policy reduce it to the question of war?

 

[nawainwright]

THE PAULBOTS ARE STUFFING THIS!! Don't you know, he's not a serious candidate

 

[Paco Bedejo]

THE PAULBOTS ARE STUFFING THIS!! Don't you know, he's not a serious candidate

I voted with all 27 of my accounts

 

[irishfan]

Rick Perry baby

 

[Bummer]

Rick Perry baby

At least he has good hair. He'll look great on TV when he concedes to Obama.

 

[nawainwright]

At least he has good hair. He'll look great on TV when he concedes to Obama.

BINGO!!

 

[squirrelhntr]

To many turds in the pot. Have to wait to see which one floats to the top, a little to early yet. BUT me does like Sarah P.

 

[garlic_b]

Johnson. Fiscal Conservative with no social conservatism that just wants control how people think and act.

This of course means he has no chance of getting the nomination, as its the opposite of the Republic platform.

 

[revsaxon]

Palin! I enjoy watching her on TV, and would enjoy 4 years of tina fey impressions.

 

[irishfan]

At least he has good hair. He'll look great on TV when he concedes to Obama.

This would be my first time voting for a Republican candidate for president since Bush ran his first time. I am still hurting over that decision. Who knows...the republicans could screw around and give it to Romney or sneak Palin in and then I will be voting Obama

 

[buckstopshere]

Ron Paul has my vote for certain. All candidates have pros and cons. For me, I love RPs constitutional conservatism which is the center piece for his vision of our country.

His foreign policy beliefs leave some question marks in my mind but when I weigh it all out, my primary concerns lie with the over reaching .gov telling us how to think, how to live, what to eat, and wanting to spend us into unsustainability. I believe RP can help fix some of this.

Foreign wars, relief, trade, relations, etc...are secondary to me right now. Let's get jobs and get our rights and freedoms back. Besides, Obama has foreign policies have failed miserable!! Would RP really be worse?