As Republican candidates rise and fall, the "Ever Ready Bunny" of this campaign is Ron Paul. He has been there consistently. He was there when Perry, Bachman and Cain peaked and is still there while Newt is taking his lead in the polls. Both Paul and Romney seem to be the ones that continue to be weathering the other candidates movements.
Will he be there when it is convention time? I am beginning to think so. In my opinion, he has been the one whose stands have not changed something that Newt and Romney cannot say. His positions are the same as they have been for years. He does not seem to chase the issue of the day.
Additionally, he has a steadfast following that will follow him through Hell. This equals people on the ground which can make a big difference. Newt is re-casting his team and his followers are not as loyal which is the same for Romney.
And lastly, The Des Moines Register just came out with a poll that says he is the "Most Principled" candidate of those running in the Republican race. I believe that equals my previous points. If the electorate wants a candidate that will "do what they say they will do", Paul should win this race hands down.
The negative is that the Press paints him as out of touch and a bit eccentric. When you tell the truth and stick to your principles, that is a bit weird today in the political game.
One downside that I see for him is that he is an isolationist and would completely stop foreign aid. We are concerned that the aid to Israel would stop along with aid to China, Germany and a whole host of enemies like Syria and the PLO.
So, is he perfect, absolutely not. Do we agree with everything that he says? No. But as the campaign goes on, we are becoming much more comfortable with him.
What is your opinion?
Conservative Tom
Will he be there when it is convention time? I am beginning to think so. In my opinion, he has been the one whose stands have not changed something that Newt and Romney cannot say. His positions are the same as they have been for years. He does not seem to chase the issue of the day.
Additionally, he has a steadfast following that will follow him through Hell. This equals people on the ground which can make a big difference. Newt is re-casting his team and his followers are not as loyal which is the same for Romney.
And lastly, The Des Moines Register just came out with a poll that says he is the "Most Principled" candidate of those running in the Republican race. I believe that equals my previous points. If the electorate wants a candidate that will "do what they say they will do", Paul should win this race hands down.
The negative is that the Press paints him as out of touch and a bit eccentric. When you tell the truth and stick to your principles, that is a bit weird today in the political game.
One downside that I see for him is that he is an isolationist and would completely stop foreign aid. We are concerned that the aid to Israel would stop along with aid to China, Germany and a whole host of enemies like Syria and the PLO.
So, is he perfect, absolutely not. Do we agree with everything that he says? No. But as the campaign goes on, we are becoming much more comfortable with him.
What is your opinion?
Conservative Tom
Iowa Poll: 24% Say Ron Paul Is ‘Most Principled’ Candidate; 17% Say Bachmann; 14% Say Romney
Rep. Ron Paul campaigning in Ames, Iowa, on Aug. 11, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
(CNSNews.com) - When Republicans and Independents who are planning to attend next month’s Iowa Republican caucuses were asked who they believe is the “most principled” candidate in the Republican field, Rep. Ron Paul of Texas ranked first with 24 percent, according to a Des Moines Register poll released Sunday.
Rep. Michele Bachmann of Minnesota was second with 17 percent, and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney ranked third with 14 percent.
The Des Moines Register poll, conducted Nov. 27-30, asked 401 likely Republican caucusgoers: “Regardless of which candidate you support as your first choice, which one would you say is most principled?”
The full results for the question were as follows:
Ron Paul 24 percent
Michele Bachmann 17 percent
Mitt Romney 14 percent
Rick Santorum 11 percent
Newt Gingrich 11 percent
None/Not sure 10 percent
Rick Perry 7 percent
Herman Cain 4 percent
Jon Huntsman` 2 percent
When the likely Republican caucus goers were asked who would be their first choice for president, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich of Georgia was first with 25 percent, followed by Paul with 18 percent and Romney with 16 percent.
The poll had a margin of error of plus or minus 4.9 percentage points
Hey, good to see that you are starting to warm up to Ron Paul. As you say, at least you'll know what you are getting with him. He won the Repubican voter poll in California (which has a lot more delegates than Iowa and New Hampshire!). So, I am hoping he can stay competitive until we get to Super Tuesday and these bigger states.
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Don't look now, but darkhorse Ron Paul is moving up on the rail against the two lead horses coming into the final turn in Iowa!
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--David