WestVirginiaRebel Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 CNN:Washington (CNN) - Given the choice between a candidate who agrees with them on the issues or a candidate who can defeat President Barack Obama in 2012, a new national poll indicates Republicans overwhelming want a winner.According to CNN/Opinion Research Corporation survey released Tuesday, nearly seven out of ten Republicans say they would prefer a GOP presidential nominee who can top Obama in the next election, with 29 percent saying a nominee who agrees with them on every issue that matters the most is more important."Republicans are divided on their choice for the GOP nominee in 2012, but they are united in their desire to see Obama ousted from the White House," says CNN Polling Director Keating Holland.The survey indicates that the race for the Republican nomination is still wide open, with Mike Huckabee, Sarah Palin, and Mitt Romney all clustered at the top of the pack. Twenty-one percent of Republicans and independents who lean Republican say if Huckabee, the former Arkansas governor and 2008 GOP presidential candidate, decides to run for the White House, they would be likely to support him for their party's presidential nomination, followed by Palin, the former Alaska governor & 2008 GOP vice presidential nominee, at 19 percent, and Romney, the former Massachusetts governor and 2008 Republican presidential contender, at 18 percent.Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, at ten percent, is the only other Republican tested who gets double-digit support. Rep. Ron Paul of Texas, who made a bid for the last GOP presidential nomination, came in at seven percent, with the remaining potential candidates named in the poll all in the low single digits. CNN's poll numbers are in-line with most other national GOP 2012 horse race surveys.________It's from CNN, but I think it does reflect how most Republicans feel. Vet all the candidates and let the best one step forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SrWoodchuck Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 (edited) WVR! I call BS on this.......CNNBSMSNBC! Just took a poll at iOTW.com, on this very subject & Ideology led, at 80+%. Edited to add: Site was WeazelZippers & the count is Ideology 88% to Electability 12%. Edited February 9, 2011 by SrWoodchuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabre86 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 This is just CNN trying to get Republicans to select another RINO so Obama will have a better chance of winning reelection. After all, CNN tells us all the time that only a RINO can defeat Obama. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltbag Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 This is just CNN trying to get Republicans to select another RINO so Obama will have a better chance of winning reelection. After all, CNN tells us all the time that only a RINO can defeat Obama. Agree. The headline itself is absurd, and just typical CNN. How about the headline "Republicans want a winning candidate that supports their ideology," which is more appropriate when people haven't even campaigned, let alone even declared their candidacy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pollyannaish Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 I would like a pragmatic conservative (this is different than a white flag conservative) who is profoundly optimistic, will take big steps to reform the government to be smaller and more efficient...and most importantly understands that America's strength are its PEOPLE not it's government. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepper Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 bump to that, Pollyannaish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
righteousmomma Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 pollya and pepper, DITTO. Just watching and hearing the people at Reagan's 100 Birthday bash restored my spirit that:"Yes, we can!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepper Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Yes we can take this nation down the tubes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanguine Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Republicans want winner over ideology in 2012... is not quite the same as...nearly seven out of ten Republicans say they would prefer a GOP presidential nominee who can top Obama in the next election, with 29 percent saying a nominee who agrees with them on every issue that matters the most is more important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geee Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Gary Sinese for president!!!!!!!!!!! :rolleyes: Sorry, I already said that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evad Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 This is just CNN trying to get Republicans to select another RINO so Obama will have a better chance of winning reelection. After all, CNN tells us all the time that only a RINO can defeat Obama. ZAKLY!! BS Meter went off the dial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valin Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 I would like a pragmatic conservative (this is different than a white flag conservative) who is profoundly optimistic, will take big steps to reform the government to be smaller and more efficient...and most importantly understands that America's strength are its PEOPLE not it's government. In this election I'll take a (say)60% Republican that can win, over a (say) 80% Republican that can't. I really can't stand John McCain, but I supproted him after he won the nomination, Because i believed he was light years better than "The One". I really really REALLY don't like Mike Huckabee and will do everything I can to see him lose...and lose badly....but....know what I mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pollyannaish Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 Gary Sinese for president!!!!!!!!!!! :rolleyes: Sorry, I already said that Two votes for Gary so far! And I think I can bribe my husband into it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evad Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 Gary Sinese for president!!!!!!!!!!! :rolleyes: Sorry, I already said that Two votes for Gary so far! And I think I can bribe my husband into it too. Oh, make it 5. Me and the missus are All IN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pollyannaish Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Gary Sinese for president!!!!!!!!!!! :rolleyes: Sorry, I already said that Two votes for Gary so far! And I think I can bribe my husband into it too. Oh, make it 5. Me and the missus are All IN. Woot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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