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Rick Santorum Sweeps Non-Binding Minnesota, Missouri & Colorado Primaries

By Justin Gardner | Related entries in 2012 Election, Colorado, Minnesota, Missouri, Newt, Republicans, Romney, Santorum

Yes, you read that right. Another day, another crazy outcome in the GOP primary season. Well, actually 3 crazy outcomes. Here’s the lowdown from Politico: Rick Santorum dealt an embarrassing setback to Mitt Romney’s presidential campaign Tuesday night, sweeping non-binding contests across three states and raising new questions about conservatives’ willingness to accept Romney as [...]

February 8th, 2012 | Permalink| 3 Comments »

Gallup: Romney Leads Newt By 1 In National Preference

By Justin Gardner | Related entries in 2012 Election, Newt, Polls, Republicans, Romney

Well, you could see this one coming from a mile away… From Gallup… The most shocking stat? Romney’s 23 point lead has evaporated…in a week! Romney held a 23-point lead over Gingrich as recently as Jan. 11-15. Thus, in a matter of one week, Republicans who are registered to vote have shifted their support substantially [...]

January 24th, 2012 | Permalink| No Comments »

Public Policy Polling: Gingrich Up 5 In Florida

By Justin Gardner | Related entries in 2012 Election, Florida, Polls, Republicans

Looks like Newt is leading in most early polls before the debate and PPP had Newt up by 6 a day before the South Carolina primary, where he won by more than twice that. The numbers… Gingrich has gained 12 points since a PPP poll conducted in Florida a week ago. Romney has dropped 8 [...]

January 23rd, 2012 | Permalink| No Comments »

Another Poll Shows Gingrich Ahead By 8 In Florida

By Justin Gardner | Related entries in 2012 Election, Florida, Polls, Republicans

InsiderAdvantage shows very similar numbers to the Rasmussen poll we posted earlier, although Ron Paul pulls a lot more support in this one. Gingrich – 34% Romney – 26% Paul – 13% Santorum: 11% Other – 2% Undecided – 14% Could the tide be turning in Newt’s favor? It certainly seems so. In fact, look [...]

January 23rd, 2012 | Permalink| 2 Comments »

Florida Shock Poll: Gingrich 41%, Romney 32%

By Justin Gardner | Related entries in 2012 Election, Florida, Newt, Polls, Republicans, Romney

Rasmussen has the numbers… Less than two weeks ago, Mitt Romney had a 22-point lead in Florida, but that’s ancient history in the race for the Republican presidential nomination. Following his big win in South Carolina on Saturday, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich now is on top in Florida by nine. The latest Rasmussen Reports [...]

January 23rd, 2012 | Permalink| No Comments »

Poll: Gingrich Leads Romney In South Carolina

By Justin Gardner | Related entries in 2012 Election, Newt, Polls, Republicans, Romney, South Carolina

Pubilc Policy Polling, which has done some great work over the years, has Gingrich up in their first day of polling: Newt Gingrich led Mitt Romney 34-28 in PPP’s South Carolina polling last night, the first of what will be three nights of tracking. Ron Paul at 15%, Rick Santorum at 14%, Rick Perry at [...]

January 20th, 2012 | Permalink| No Comments »

Watch Monday’s Fox News/WSJ South Carolina Debate

By Justin Gardner | Related entries in 2012 Election, Debates, Republicans

Just in case you missed it… Part One Part Two Part Three Part Four Part Five Part Six Part Seven Part Eight

January 17th, 2012 | Permalink| 2 Comments »

GOP Nomination Process 2012…Via 2008…Via 2004

By Justin Gardner | Related entries in 2008 Election, 2012 Election, Republicans, Romney

Over at Slate they point out some interesting parallels between 2008 and 2012. Any of this sound familiar? The social conservative (wins/almost wins, depending on what math you believe) Iowa. Flush with victory, eager to prove himself in all battlegrounds, he spends most of the next week in New Hampshire. But the surge can only [...]

January 11th, 2012 | Permalink| 1 Comment »

Poll: Mitt Leads New Hampshire, Paul & Huntsman Closing…

By Justin Gardner | Related entries in 2012 Election, Huntsman, New Hampshire, Polls, Republicans, Romney, Ron Paul

From Public Policy Polling… Mitt Romney continues to be headed for a comfortable win in New Hampshire. PPP’s final poll there finds him with 35% to 18% for Ron Paul, 16% for Jon Huntsman, 12% for Newt Gingrich, 11% for Rick Santorum, 3% for Buddy Roemer, and 1% for Rick Perry. Romney’s support has been [...]

January 10th, 2012 | Permalink| 1 Comment »

Watch the 2012 New Hampshire Debate

By Justin Gardner | Related entries in 2012 Election, Debates, New Hampshire, Republicans, Romney, Video

Mitt walked away with it. No question. Nobody was able to hurt him and since he’s up in New Hampshire and South Carolina…this nomination process could be over very quickly. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6

January 8th, 2012 | Permalink| 2 Comments »

Santorum Wins/Almost Wins Iowa Caucuses

By Justin Gardner | Related entries in 2012 Election, Iowa, Republicans, Santorum

‘ It’s Rick’s big night! The Iowa faith-based contingent really turned out this caucus for the underdog, and that should make waves in the evangelical community. Will they support a Mormon? I think that’s a tough call right now. They definitely could, but it depends on what this group decides. Personally, I think Santorum will [...]

January 3rd, 2012 | Permalink| 4 Comments »

One Last Iowa Caucus Poll: Ron Paul, Mitt Romney Virtually Tied…Santorum Gaining

By Justin Gardner | Related entries in 2012 Election, Iowa, Polls, Republicans, Romney, Ron Paul, Santorum

Public Policy Polling is out with their final numbers and it’s a photo finish… It looks like pretty much everybody has lost support in this except Santorum and Gingrich. And Santorum hasn’t had millions of dollars in negative ads lobbed his way. Maybe that’s why his favorability numbers are so high… Santorum’s net favorability of [...]

January 2nd, 2012 | Permalink| 2 Comments »

Poll: Ron Paul Still Leads In Iowa

By Justin Gardner | Related entries in 2012 Election, Iowa, Polls, Republicans

Romney is still neck and neck with the Texas congressman, so it looks like it’s going to be an interesting caucus. From Public Policy Polling: The last week and a half has brought little change in the standings for the Iowa Republican caucus: Ron Paul continues to lead Mitt Romney by a modest margin, 24-20. [...]

December 28th, 2011 | Permalink| 2 Comments »

Trump Registers As Independent

By Justin Gardner | Related entries in 2012 Election, Independents, Republicans, The Donald

After the Trump/Newsmax debacle, this isn’t a surprise. Still, does The Donald really believe he has a chance? From The Hill: Donald Trump changed his voter registration Thursday to Independent, his special counsel confirmed to The Hill. “[Trump registered] in order to preserve his right to run as an Independent after the finale of ‘The [...]

December 24th, 2011 | Permalink| 3 Comments »

Ron Paul Drops Searing New Anti-Gingrich Ad

By Justin Gardner | Related entries in 2012 Election, Newt, Republicans, Ron Paul, Video

Looks like the Dr. is stepping up to the plate and calling Newt out on his sketchy, flip-floppy record. With Newt way up in Iowa (even though he just got an office in the state a week ago) and now leading the GOP contenders nationwide, expect all of the other candidates to aim their guns [...]

December 6th, 2011 | Permalink| 5 Comments »

VIDEO: Watch The CNBC Republican Debate

By Justin Gardner | Related entries in 2012 Election, Debates, Republicans, Video

Just in case you haven’t seen it… Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 So besides Perry’s gaffe, what was the most memorable moment for you?

November 12th, 2011 | Permalink| 8 Comments »

Gallup: Romney And Cain Tied. Gingrich Keeps Inching Up.

By Justin Gardner | Related entries in 2012 Election, Cain, Newt, Polls, Republicans, Romney

As many of you know, I’m a poll junkie and the

November 8th, 2011 | Permalink| 2 Comments »

Romney And Cain Neck And Neck In Iowa

By Justin Gardner | Related entries in 2012 Election, Iowa, Polls, Republicans

More poll numbers show nationwide support for a Cain presidency. From Des Moines Register: DES MOINES, Iowa – Herman Cain and Mitt Romney top The Des Moines Register’s new Iowa Poll, with the retired pizza executive edging the former Massachusetts governor 23 percent to 22 percent in the race for the Republican presidential nomination. Cain [...]

October 30th, 2011 | Permalink| 2 Comments »

Another Herman Cain Smoking Ad?

By Justin Gardner | Related entries in 2012 Election, Cain, Comedy, Republicans, Video

Well, no, but a pretty funny parody of the weird one he put out early in the week. So why did Mark Block do it in the first place? Again…weird. This isn’t the type of attention these guys want, especially when you’re talking about the socially conservative crowd. It’s not like those folks are pro-smoking. [...]

October 27th, 2011 | Permalink| 1 Comment »

CBS/NYT Poll Shows Cain Besting Romney

By Justin Gardner | Related entries in 2012 Election, Cain, Polls, Republicans

Analysis soon, but first the numbers… I continue to be surprised by the sudden rise of Herman Cain. Here’s a guy who has said some unbelievably wacky things on the campaign trail, is just as vague and unfocused as Rick Perry, and yet he seems to be bullet proof when it comes to polling. In [...]

October 25th, 2011 | Permalink| 7 Comments »