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jro660
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« on: July 18, 2009, 11:55:55 PM » |
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« edited: July 19, 2009, 10:45:01 AM by jro660 »
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2012 Election Stats
As of January 2012:
Obama Approval Rating
53% Approve
45% Disapprove
2% Refused/Und.
Economy makes major improvements but national security/budget deficit remain top issues.
The following Republicans have announced their intention to place a 2012 Presidential Bid:
Rep. Newt Gingrich (R-GA)
Gov. Haley Barbour (R-MS)
Rep. Eric Cantor (R-VA)
Secy. Dirk Kempthorne (R-ID)
Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX)
Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN)
Despite all of the hype surrounding Palin, Romney, Huckabee, Jindal, and Pawlenty, none of these individuals found major support in 2012.
Secy. Kempthorne seems to be the "Ron Paul" of 2012 attracting many younger, libertiarian-esque voters to his rallies. Rep. Gingrich finds support among Southerners, especially in Georgia. He does well among white men but his numbers with women are relatively low. Sen. Hutchison who narrowly lost a bid for Governor is popular among conservative women and middle aged voters. She has managed to gain a strong base of support in the Midwest and Northeast, as well as conservative women in the South. Gov. Haley Barbour has found support among many military veterans and older conservative males. Reps Cantor and Bachmann seem to have fallen into political irrelevance during this primary season. Neither candidate is receiving much support outside of their homestates.
IOWA CAUCUS ELECTION RESULTS:
Gingrich: 35% WINNER
Hutchison: 27%
Barbour: 13%
Kempthorne: 12%
Cantor: 4%
Bachmann: 2%
No Contest: 7%
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