It would appear that Rudy is in 4th place….all as the result of momentum, generated by not a single vote actually cast. Somebody get the fact that no state is momentum proof to Rudy’s so-called campaign managers.
Romney’s highest level of national support ever, and still 40% of the nation doesn’t know who he is. Looking very good for him right now if he can win either Iowa or New Hampshire. Rudy is out of this race. There’s no place where he has campaigned and other GOP candidates have also campaigned where he is even in the top 3. I sincerely think Fred has as good a chance at winning the nomination as Giuliani does.
This is a race for the ages, which is appropriate given how significant the next 4 years will be for the country. The American people are serious about the process, and they’re not going to hand over the presidency to just anyone. The nominees will have earned it, through what has become a grueling process.
Yep, it’s Bhutto. It’s amazing what a single event could change the order. But then again it is not a national primary, it is state by state and I think Huckabee will surprise.
Historic is the only way I can describe it. To have this many realistic and viable candidates this late in the game, especially for a GOP race, just amazes me, speaking as one who loves American political history.
OK I want Huck to lose, if for no other reason than to end all the Hucka-contractions that have exploded on our political lexicon! Huckaboom, Huckabust, Huckabubble, now Huckaslip-up. I got one. . .Hucka-enough!
#16 – LOL – Wouldn’t it?? While ironic, I really don’t think it will happen. I think after IA is determined (and I think Romney will win there barely) then conservatives will align behind Romney to be the conservative choice.
“Romney’s highest level of national support ever, and still 40% of the nation doesn’t know who he is. Looking very good for him right now if he can win either Iowa or New Hampshire. ”
Then it’s looking even better for Huckabee, who leads Romney nationally despite lower name recognition.
On #11. Now that is an interesting ad. McCain comes off very well I think – not too mean, but still agressive. And he appears energetic, honest, tough, etc. I would not have liked that ad had I just read the text, but McCain delivered it very well I think.
I don’t know what’s more surprising, McCain in first nationally or that we’re weeks away from nominating a candidate and only have 17% of the population backing the leader!
I think McCain’s new ad is very well done. He refutes Romney’s criticisms with the Governor’s own word (though he perhaps should have given the date/venue when Romney actually said it), plays up McCain’s trademark authenticity, and finally with his pledge that he will secure the borders, thereby heading off a counter-attack on the issue.
Also..ARG has a new NH poll. Now I know it’s just ARG but basically both Mitt and McCain gain 4 points (so they’re tied 30-30). The interesting trend is that Mitt appears to have picked up more Republican votes and McCain more independant votes. Neither lost votes in either category so it does appear that some support is moving away from the other candidates to the 2 frontrunners in the state.
ARG Whacky Poll of the Day, Really not bad untill you get the Dems Interals where Edwards has a huge lead with the Indies voting in the Dem primany? Then again there are a group of Bob Smith, Pat Buchanan Anti Trade Indies he can be grouping up?
December 30th, 2007 at 12:56 pm
Holy cow…
December 30th, 2007 at 12:56 pm
Well this poll essentially means nothing. They are all within the MOE. This makes Iowa and New Hampshire the kingmakers.
December 30th, 2007 at 12:58 pm
The Bhutto bounce.
December 30th, 2007 at 12:59 pm
It would appear that Rudy is in 4th place….all as the result of momentum, generated by not a single vote actually cast. Somebody get the fact that no state is momentum proof to Rudy’s so-called campaign managers.
December 30th, 2007 at 1:04 pm
Where’s the Drudge siren? I want a siren.
December 30th, 2007 at 1:05 pm
Romney’s highest level of national support ever, and still 40% of the nation doesn’t know who he is. Looking very good for him right now if he can win either Iowa or New Hampshire. Rudy is out of this race. There’s no place where he has campaigned and other GOP candidates have also campaigned where he is even in the top 3. I sincerely think Fred has as good a chance at winning the nomination as Giuliani does.
December 30th, 2007 at 1:06 pm
This is a race for the ages, which is appropriate given how significant the next 4 years will be for the country. The American people are serious about the process, and they’re not going to hand over the presidency to just anyone. The nominees will have earned it, through what has become a grueling process.
December 30th, 2007 at 1:07 pm
Yep, it’s Bhutto. It’s amazing what a single event could change the order. But then again it is not a national primary, it is state by state and I think Huckabee will surprise.
December 30th, 2007 at 1:08 pm
Romney tied with Huckabee for 2nd. WOW. Rudy has to be worried at this point, especially in light of the Romney surge in IA, and the Huck-a-Slip-up!
December 30th, 2007 at 1:11 pm
Historic is the only way I can describe it. To have this many realistic and viable candidates this late in the game, especially for a GOP race, just amazes me, speaking as one who loves American political history.
December 30th, 2007 at 1:13 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbawV6mRfYc
McCain’s New TV Ad!!!
December 30th, 2007 at 1:14 pm
OK I want Huck to lose, if for no other reason than to end all the Hucka-contractions that have exploded on our political lexicon! Huckaboom, Huckabust, Huckabubble, now Huckaslip-up. I got one. . .Hucka-enough!
(I’m just Huckajoking!)
December 30th, 2007 at 1:17 pm
#12 – LOL
C’Mon!! I was just huckamaking a huckajoke. Can’t a guy just try and get a huckalaugh every now and huck-a-again. Sorry, couldn’t resist
December 30th, 2007 at 1:21 pm
This race will be decided, as usual, by pocketbook voters. You heard it here.
December 30th, 2007 at 1:24 pm
I just can’t believe 12% are still behind Thompson. They must have their heads in the ground or something.
The fluidity of the national polls just makes the early states all the more important.
December 30th, 2007 at 1:29 pm
It would be ironic if McCain won given that the pundits have been focused the entire year on Rudy, Romney and the Thompson/Huckabee boomlets.
December 30th, 2007 at 1:31 pm
#16 – LOL – Wouldn’t it?? While ironic, I really don’t think it will happen. I think after IA is determined (and I think Romney will win there barely) then conservatives will align behind Romney to be the conservative choice.
December 30th, 2007 at 1:31 pm
Wow. I know it’s a one-day thing and all within the margin of error, but still….wow.
December 30th, 2007 at 1:50 pm
“Romney’s highest level of national support ever, and still 40% of the nation doesn’t know who he is. Looking very good for him right now if he can win either Iowa or New Hampshire. ”
Then it’s looking even better for Huckabee, who leads Romney nationally despite lower name recognition.
December 30th, 2007 at 1:59 pm
I wonder if the is also the affect of the Assination.
December 30th, 2007 at 2:09 pm
After Romney wins IA, he will then go on to start leading these Rasmussen daily presidential tracking polls.
December 30th, 2007 at 2:10 pm
On #11. Now that is an interesting ad. McCain comes off very well I think – not too mean, but still agressive. And he appears energetic, honest, tough, etc. I would not have liked that ad had I just read the text, but McCain delivered it very well I think.
December 30th, 2007 at 2:17 pm
I don’t know what’s more surprising, McCain in first nationally or that we’re weeks away from nominating a candidate and only have 17% of the population backing the leader!
December 30th, 2007 at 2:17 pm
I think McCain’s new ad is very well done. He refutes Romney’s criticisms with the Governor’s own word (though he perhaps should have given the date/venue when Romney actually said it), plays up McCain’s trademark authenticity, and finally with his pledge that he will secure the borders, thereby heading off a counter-attack on the issue.
Nicely done.
December 30th, 2007 at 2:17 pm
Sampo:
Wait until after NH. We’ll have a lot more than 17% backing McCain.
December 30th, 2007 at 2:21 pm
…”only have 17% of the population backing the leader!”
What’s even odder is that only 16% are currently backing the eventual nominee!
(and it ain’t Romney….)
December 30th, 2007 at 2:23 pm
Also..ARG has a new NH poll. Now I know it’s just ARG but basically both Mitt and McCain gain 4 points (so they’re tied 30-30). The interesting trend is that Mitt appears to have picked up more Republican votes and McCain more independant votes. Neither lost votes in either category so it does appear that some support is moving away from the other candidates to the 2 frontrunners in the state.
December 30th, 2007 at 2:32 pm
I say this in fairness to everyone here, regardless of their preferred candidate:
We are living through history right now. In the modern process, this may be the most exciting presidential primary campaign that will ever take place.
Soak it up.
December 30th, 2007 at 2:42 pm
#28 – True enough. This is one for the ages.
December 30th, 2007 at 2:54 pm
Patrick,
Here here.
There will be reams of books on this race for years. We will probably never see another like it.
December 30th, 2007 at 3:14 pm
ARG Whacky Poll of the Day, Really not bad untill you get the Dems Interals where Edwards has a huge lead with the Indies voting in the Dem primany? Then again there are a group of Bob Smith, Pat Buchanan Anti Trade Indies he can be grouping up?
http://americanresearchgroup.com/
December 30th, 2007 at 3:54 pm
This is not suprising. giuliani has literally dropped off the map the past two months whereas previous to that he was always everywhere.
December 30th, 2007 at 4:07 pm
No man’s land.
December 30th, 2007 at 4:29 pm
With MOE + – 4%, it’s basically a four way tie for first place. This race is getting really exciting!
December 30th, 2007 at 4:37 pm
Margin of error = +/- 4%
The top four are all in that margin. This does not show a McCain lead.
December 30th, 2007 at 5:32 pm
#26, if you believe that, I have some more property in the ozarks to sell you. I’ll give you a good deal.
December 30th, 2007 at 7:36 pm
Dang! I’m very happy to be a resident of Iowa! Here we come Caucuses!