PPP: Romney leads GOP field by single digits in both IL and PA

[California8429]

without palin in the race (which will probably happen unless there is some huge change and she is loved by 2011) the conservative of the race (huckabee is 50-50 to do it or not) will probably win the area, though I'm surprised his weekness in Illinios...PA and OH i understand, but Illinios

[California8429]

I suspect Palin and Huckabee voters tend to be quite different, with Palin types more in tune with the Tea Partiers, and Hucks voters religious, socially conservative, and economically moderate, with a protectionist streak. Mittens gets the upscale Republicans, who focus on fiscal issues.

but when it comes down to romney vs some conservative. they will unite against romney and that's enough of the block to make sure he loses. early in the campaign they won't be voting for the same guy

[California8429]

I suspect Palin and Huckabee voters tend to be quite different, with Palin types more in tune with the Tea Partiers, and Hucks voters religious, socially conservative, and economically moderate, with a protectionist streak. Mittens gets the upscale Republicans, who focus on fiscal issues.

but when it comes down to romney vs some conservative. they will unite against romney and that's enough of the block to make sure he loses. early in the campaign they won't be voting for the same guy

No, I think some Palin voters would prefer Romney to Huckabee, because they are more interested in small government, and on that one, Huckabee is the odd man out. That is the point I am trying to make anyway, even if it is wrong.

I would think they'd be more confortable with huckabee, they aren't all libertarians that are supporting palin, she has a large focused on social issues base that I believe would drive them tothe last standing conservative candidate (i don't think it is huckabee)