CPAC straw poll: Paul 31% Cruz 11% Carson 9% Christie 8% Walker 7% Santorum 7%

[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

I saw Christie. His speech was pretty good. His main points were making sure we define ourselves and aren't just a party of "No."

Jindal's speech was, for a decent portion, focusing on education reform and talking about Louisiana's school choice program success.

Rubio's speech wasn't as impressive, and I got distracted by Ukraine news.

[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

I saw Christie. His speech was pretty good. His main points were making sure we define ourselves and aren't just a party of "No."

Jindal's speech was, for a decent portion, focusing on education reform and talking about Louisiana's school choice program success.

Rubio's speech wasn't as impressive, and I got distracted by Ukraine news.

Your prediction on the straw poll results?

Paul - 26
Cruz - 19
Rubio - 14
All the others - 41

[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

Santorum just spoke. He started off a little controversial by blaming the 08 and 12 losses on having moderate candidates, but transitioned into saying we need to talk about helping working Americans. Overall, it was a pretty good speech, but nothing overwhelming.

[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

Santorum just spoke. He started off a little controversial by blaming the 08 and 12 losses on having moderate candidates, but transitioned into saying we need to talk about helping working Americans. Overall, it was a pretty good speech, but nothing overwhelming.

Your prediction on Chris Christie result at straw poll?

Around 7% like last year, maybe a couple less.

[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

Rand Paul just spoke. He had a pretty strong speech... probably the best from a speaking standpoint and not looking at policy. The substance of it was very good IMO, but wouldn't appeal to the hawks of the party.

[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

I thought Cruz's "ask President Dole and President Romney" attack was distasteful. Not so much for John McCain, but still, the point stands.

Cruz's mere existence is distasteful in my opion.

[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

 straw poll: Paul 31% Cruz 11% Carson 9% Christie 8% Walker 7% Santorum 7% Rubio 6% Ryan, Perry 3% Jindal, Rice, Huckabee, Palin 2%

[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

CPAC opinion polls show Republicans are more libertarian on the role of government, anti-intervention, and a plurality support legalizing marijuana for recreational and medical use.

A plurality support marijuana legalization for recreational; a majority supported it for medical.

[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

Christie and Cruz improved this standing in this vote from last year.  Goes to show, just be an angry, vindictive person and you will rise to prominence in the conservative movement.

Christie's increase was a negligible 1%.