New IA poll: Undecided takes the lead

Al, KS — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 20:27:40 GMT

Nobody is at 50%...or even 30%...this race is wide open for the top tier, and anyone could win. That being said, obviously McCain and probably Edwards are toast. Hasn't Edwards been living in Iowa for a few years now? Also, I don't think the 25% for Romney is good news after all the time and money that he has spent. The way things are going, by the end of super tuesday, we could have 2 or 3 candidates on each side with 25-30%. Wouldn't that be great.

New IA poll: Undecided takes the lead

CHRIS, ALBANY, NY — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 20:29:48 GMT

WHY DO MAJOR NATIONAL POLLS SHWO GULIANI AND THOMPSON LEADING THE GOP PACK, YET EVERY TIME AN INDIVIDUAL STATE IS POLLED, ROMNEY COMES OUT WITH A CLEAR LEAD? I THINK HE IS, WITHOUT QUESTION, THE UNDERESTIMATED QUANTITY IN THIS RACE. HE EVEN RAISES MORE MONEY THAN HIS REPUBLICAN COUNTERPARTS.

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Gary Schear, Bozeman Montana — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 20:31:55 GMT

Gotta hand it to those Iowans. Don't commit to that Prom date to early. I have to agree. The leader IS someone who hasn't announced yet. Gotta keep that announcement in a lock box until just the right moment.

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jane doe — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 20:36:35 GMT

Its too early to know who you want to vote for but I do feel so so sorry for the GOP with Guiliani in the lead, hes such a jerk, I pray he is the nominee so the Democrats can get back in the white house and the middle class can get some help.

New IA poll: Undecided takes the lead

Daniel Ross, Boston, MA — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 20:38:02 GMT

This election cycle may have begun much too early, but Iowa remains one of its biggest deciding factors. The field has to narrow after Iowa; it is where the second-tier exerts its influence. No doubt each party's top three will remain in the race, but I suspect Dodd or Biden to drop out and perhaps Brownback. Richardson and Huckabee will likely stick around. Nonetheless, If every two-bit candidate waits until Illinois to announce an endorsement, America is going to have one giant aneurism. Please, we beg you Presidential wanna-bes, drop out as soon as you can!

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juan,ft lauderdale,fl — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 20:38:39 GMT

I would not throw in the towel so quickly that the democrats would lose in the national election if Clinton wins. Yeah, she's got high negatives and can be polorizing.....but just look at what they got to offer from the Republican's...3 morons who do not believe in evolution, gigolo Rudy who may not survive the primaries, a gq looking fip-flopping mormon, a once "strait talking" war hero and pandering Mccain, and now a so-called Reagan clone and a second rate actor who's coming to the rescue. If any Democrats can beat these Keystone cops...we are all SCRE...D

New IA poll: Undecided takes the lead

CJ — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 20:39:51 GMT

Less poll data..more candidate interviews.

New IA poll: Undecided takes the lead

James, Columbia, MD — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 20:49:22 GMT

John McCain at 6%!...wow, just wow

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jerry/corpus christi texas — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 20:50:52 GMT

Juan--Hillary is no different then Fidel--she don't have that beard for one thing. other then that, she and Fidel pretty much have the same gameplan.

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mark, aurora, colorado — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 20:55:23 GMT

You can call me Al! run please!!

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Jason Monroe, Lawrence, KS — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 20:58:30 GMT

I don't know how a mormon has pulled off such an accomplishment, but you have to hand it to Romney--he seems to have it together. If he was not mormon, he would be the clear leader of the pack.

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Johndroe — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 20:59:34 GMT

The Republican party's only chance of maintaining its grip on the presidency and relevance in Congress in 2008 is when the Democrats nominate Hillary as the Democratic candidate.

Take it to the bank.

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Mark Battey — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 21:11:40 GMT

There is still a lot of time before the Iowa caucuses on January 18th and during that time news will happen.
It seems likely that things in Iraq will continue to spiral downward and that the news about global warming will get more alarming. While this will effect all the Republicans except the dark horse Ron Paul mostly equally, it could shake things up among the Democrats. Don't place your bets yet!

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Lucy Ray, Atlanta, GA — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 21:12:11 GMT

GO HILLARY!

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Dorothy — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 21:15:48 GMT

"Did you ever have to make up your mind....?"

New IA poll: Undecided takes the lead

Jim Kern, Costa Mesa, Ca. — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 21:16:20 GMT

i couldn't agree more with Jane Doe's above comment. I recommend to anyone who even CONSIDERS supporting Giuliani to read the recent Rolling Stone magazine column titled: "Giuliani; Worse Than Bush." Crooked, amoral, hypocritical, egomaniacal, dishonest, racially downright insensitive, and these are the NICE things about him. Don't be fooled Iowans. McCain's been there for you in the past, and he will in the future.

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Chris, Douglas, GA — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 21:17:17 GMT

28 years of Bushes and Clintons = banana republic

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RTS, Denver, Colorado — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 21:18:31 GMT

This is why the Iowa Caucuses are SO important. So many people already have their favorite candidates based on how the media portrays him/her. In Iowa, they want to shake your hand, look you in the eye and determine if they're being told the truth.

As a native Iowan, I applaud all the undecideds - it is WAY to early to fully know who is worthy of anyone's support.

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Terry, TX — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 21:18:55 GMT

romney is a slick $nake oil salesman.

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Mark Battey — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 21:19:48 GMT

I wouldn't be so sure, Johndroe, over half of the electorate are women. If gender is enough to get her half of them, with the other half split then she will have an unassailable lead. If she loses it will be because of her middle of the road position on the Iraq war.

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Colin, Milwaukee, WI — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 21:20:08 GMT

Flip-flopping Romney at 25% for Republican candidates? Wow, I'm suprised.

Romney has borrowed Kerry's "I was for (insert topic here) before I was against it" sign.

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Daniel Ross, Boston, MA — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 21:25:49 GMT

As a Republican voter dissatisfied with the GOP Presidential line-up, I can't help but wonder why someone in the pack hasn't stepped up (and why everyone else hasn't stepped down). Perhaps the Republican primary could do without a half-dozen "also-ran" candidates. Seriously folks, figure it out.

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Charlie Tiller, St. Paul, MN — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 21:29:07 GMT

Gee, more polls in Iowa - that seals it, eh? It's a done deal, you say? The punditocracy was thrilled when the campaigns began in November 2006, and they scored double when states began moving up their primaries/caucuses because they hope these two factors will narrow the field early.

I hope for quite the opposite; frontloading the primaries may allow the citizens of each state to express their frank opinions about who they'd like to see face off in November, thus resulting in neither party presenting a clear victor before the convention. While tiring for the candidates and the lazy media, it would be good for America to be spared the nastiness of the general election until after Labor Day. That's when general election campaigns should begin anyway. The rest is just an enormous waste of money that could be more productively invested to truly make America better. Hope on!

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Lloyd Brown — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 21:29:35 GMT

I vote for undecided too at this point. There are too many critical issues and problems that need solutions.
After six years years of mistakes under Two oil exectutives and Americas voice ignored we need to make darn sure we get it right. And if we feel the money or marketing is pushing us, then undecided is right on for now!
.... THE PEOPLE NEED TO WIN. ALL THE PEOPLE.....

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Ed Wright — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 21:31:53 GMT

I am voting for Sen. Joe Biden. I agree with what he says on the issues. We need a president who knows foreign affairs. Obama knows nothing of economics and he wants to be president. Hillary Clinton is just a horrible pick. She wants a national health care but no country in the world has a good national health care system. This country is in serious trouble !!!!!!!

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HMT — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 21:34:03 GMT

Romney getting big busines lobby money----why is a good question to be asking.Otherwise he is a flim-flam man.Only took him 2 years to flip flop to the opposite he ever said he believed in.What will he do with the gold plates if he becomes the prez.Will they be on display in the oval room or the gold room?

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Bill Archer, Boerne, Tx — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 21:34:49 GMT

Thie "red" state of Texas is now considered to be "blue" by a majority of voters. Watch for Obama or Hillary to squeak out over any of the Republicans. George W can come back to Texas, but he has insured he will be returning to a Democratic state.

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Still Crazy After All these Years — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 21:43:41 GMT

"On The Cover Of Rolling Stone"-Dr. Hook

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John, Qsite AZ — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 21:46:39 GMT

Hillary is a two faced fake,, Better said, she is a coat tail hanger!! What makes me puke is,, she constantly beating her self serving agenda's.. She has no Leadership qualities,, She hangs on the coat tail of her playboy degusting old man!! America , Just where the ""Hell"" did you loose your common sense??????????????????????????

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Waldo — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 21:51:12 GMT

Fred Thompson will be the next President and Jeb Bush will be the next Vice-President. Between them they can carry a solid South and West with enough electoral votes to send Miss Hilary to Costa Rico for her retirement. Who knows where Bill will then go, since his obligations will be over.

New IA poll: Undecided takes the lead

malarson2 Beaverton, OR — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 21:54:40 GMT

I seriously doubt the legitmacy of polling data in the current era of new media - no matter WHO it says is winning. Check this out:

http://my.barackobama.com/page/community/post/melissalarson/Ctmj

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rich,AZ — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 21:56:14 GMT

Clinton, a self serving ""two faced"" liar!!! Only what serves her! Sucking up to the gender vote,, if there is a God,, Help America with we need a real leader, amen!

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tomdoe — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 22:00:37 GMT

why is no one talking about ron paul? he is clearly the ONLY candidate with the country's best interest in mind. he seems to win the viewing polls at all of the debates based on his answers, yet no media coverage. hmm.

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Lloyd Brown — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 22:00:41 GMT

Thomas Jefferson or James K. Polk

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Laura, Thousand Oaks, California — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 22:05:19 GMT

Barack and Hillary will hit a wall soon, as they are both counting on the far left base the carry them. I predict that Edwards comes up the middle and wins the nomination. Edwards will be the next President of the US, and there isn't a thing the GOP and their weak field of candidates can do to stop it.

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Jim, Warren, Ohio — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 22:06:16 GMT

Gee, Mark, thanks for TELLING us who the winners and losers are instead of letting us decide for ourselves. So, Hilary, who has been running for three years and has more money and backing than God has less than "undecided", and Edwards is only 1 point behind, and Obama is three points behind Edwards despite being the media darling and anointed "only" challenger...and EDWARDS is the loser?????!!!! How much is Hilary paying you to feed us that crap? My conclusion, deduced through my own reasoning and logic, tell me that Edwards is the current winner.

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Jeremy Snyder, Virginia Beach, VA — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 22:23:19 GMT

All "undecided" voters are probably fed up with endless pre-emptive war, illegal immigration, and out-of-control spending. The option? Vote for the only hero in a government of thieves and warmongers...VOTE RON PAUL!!!

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Gary Schear, Bozeman Montana — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 22:24:26 GMT

John, Qsite--
Note to self, November 2000: Common sense appears to be gone.! This can't last! Only temporary! 2004 just around the corner! Must hang on to remaining senses!

November 2004: AAHHHHRRGGG! Light is dimming! Fear monkeys all around me now. My God! They're wiping their A**es with the Constitution! Must hide! Must wait for sanity and common sense to return! Damn fear monkeys!

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Stephanie, Tempe, AZ — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 22:25:08 GMT

What baffles me is the religious hatred for Romney. By reading some of the comments posted you would think that we were back a few decades, I truly thought we were past that. Don't preach acceptance until you practice it!!! It is to bad all you are seeing in Romney is his religion, he has MUCH more than that to offer.

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Gary Schear, Bozeman Montana — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 22:28:49 GMT

tomdoe--Dude, you're not from around here are you?

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Garland Tx — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 22:31:07 GMT

we need a new face the once who honors to the american people, the once will working for american hard working people and the who willing to stand for all american and finally the once never ever take money from the big company such Ins, Oil, etc.... we need the prez care for ours own people instate of other nationally... we all are working very hard to survived, we never have a break from anything such as property tax, sale tax, paycheck tax, etc... Its never enought and never stope increasing. WHY ?? from first generation to second and 3rd and 4th generation, WHEN Enought ??. Finally all the candidate are CROOKS, they just lies to thier way up and for about everything....... Thanks,,,

This how I fell about what has happened to all of Us..

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Joe Justice — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 22:32:50 GMT

Fred Thompson is a joke.

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Jim, Warren, Ohio — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 22:33:41 GMT

Hey Juan 3 morons are better than 2 closet homosexuals and an uncle tom.

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Jack, Tempe AZ — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 22:46:36 GMT

Waldo: Fred Thompson will be the next President and Jeb Bush will be the next Vice-President.

Waldo, Jeb isn't going to play second to a man with no resume (read Fred). Fred will fizzle out when people find out he is a manager, not a leader.

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Still Crazy After All These Years — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 22:53:37 GMT

"Lookin' For A Leader"-Neil Young

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Nate — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 22:57:24 GMT

The system is broken. People now vote solely based on the media's presentation of a candidate. The media has shoved Hillary, Obama, and Giuliani so far down our throats that it will be nigh impossible for any other candidate to win. Americans need to take back their government from the media and the special interests. If you are a Republican, I'm begging you: Please please please vote for RON PAUL when the time comes.

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Devils.advocate — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 22:58:28 GMT

Everyone has negatives except *one* candidate - WHO?? RON PAUL OF COURSE!! he's against the war, against the patriot act (the patriot act is dirt), against big government spending (YEA YEA YEA) return the power to the states and let them regulate themselves... Yes to Ron Paul - he has no negatives attached!!!

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Chined Mba Dallas TX — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 22:58:34 GMT

When Bush father failed America,who did they turn to? Clinton.Since the inception of the baby bush (W) into the presidential limelight,how many democrats have tried? 2,how many have failed? all.George W has failed America again and it will take another Clinton to regain the mantle from Republicans.Watch Hillary steal it from them.

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lylepink,huntington, wv — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 23:08:23 GMT

The big suprise for me is that Hillary is making such a good showing there. Edwards should be the leader, since he has been there for long and times.

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Mel, Oceanside Ca — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 23:09:24 GMT

Doesn't really matter who the GOP candidate is in 08, the Democrats could run Donald Duck and beat anyone in the GOP field. Americans have had it with Bush and his cronies...GOP will be going into hybernation for a lot of years

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carriejean — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 23:10:37 GMT

This poll is not all that reliable. I think it's UNDERESTIMATING Edwards, Richardson and even the UNDECIDEDS!!! Richardson is at 10% minimum, Edwards at 25% and Clinton and Obama are likely about 15%. Clinton/Obama are sinking fast. Neither has any shot to win Iowa and they know it. Undecideds are at about 30%!!!! Say goodnight Hillary Obama!!! GO BILL RICHARDSON!!! No troops in Iraq!!! No residual forces!!

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Mel, Oceanside Ca — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 23:15:47 GMT

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Ben Nevis- Thousand Oaks, California — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 23:16:49 GMT

Romney by far is the most intelligent out of the lot. His weakness is the percieved flip flopping. Once the debates become more frequent with less candidates, Romney will out shine the rest. McCain and Rudy are done with. Everyone knows what they are about and have low percentages. Romney is almost a unknown and has the lead in Iowa and New Hampshire. He will will take a long and sustained lead by the end of the summer.

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steve lembeck — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 23:23:35 GMT

You ask when did America lose it's common sense? When we elected Bush to a second term.

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Marlon — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 23:26:46 GMT

Go Hillary! Don't worry about those men afraid of a woman president! I think you'll do as good a job as any of the other candidates.

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SCARED, Fresno, Ca. — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 23:29:01 GMT

Politics is like fishing, you go out put your line in the water and sometimes you catch a fish, but in the case of the present canidates on both sides of the isle I believe we are only seeing snake oil salesmen, Hillary inculded. The ture canidates are yet to jump into this sorry mess called a campaign. What really scares the hell out of me, is our media has bought into the canidates running instead of asking hard questions of these people. They are caught up in the media themselves. This country needs all businesses to continue to move ahead, without them there are not going to be any jobs. Let Hillary get in and pass a national health care program and we are all going to be in the crapper. What country that has a national health care program has good health care, NONE, why do you think the Canadians come to the States?????

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DBW — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 23:51:35 GMT

Ron Paul has the most consistent voting record of any of the candidates, Republican or Democrat. Non-intervention, limited government, less taxes, more freedom...it all sounds good to me. If you're against the Iraq War he's your only Republican choice.

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Lori, Colorado — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 23:58:41 GMT

If you aren't considering Ron Paul you aren't doing your homework.

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Mike, Hermosa Beach — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 00:02:55 GMT

Many of these posts are troubling - it sounds like a bunch of sheep. Doesn't anyone care about upholding and functioning within the bounds of the Constitution? Unless you people want to this very ill Republic to congeal into a socialist police state, you ought to start giving some long-overdue thought to Rep. Ron Paul. Paul is an intelligent, informed, consistent, scrupulous patriot.

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Al Anderson, Sartell, MN — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 00:08:40 GMT

SCARY!! That’s how I sum up several of these comments. These are the same folks who are going to help elect our next President?

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Jon — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 00:13:43 GMT

People will keep underestimating Fred and Fred will keep rising in the polls. Fred is the real deal and will easily handle any of the Democrats. People that see Fred, like Fred. Fred's rise in the polls is unheard of, despite the media trying to downplay it. Fred has bypassed the media and his campaign is being run largely through the web and talk radio.

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frank derossett, Auxier, Ky. — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 02:00:23 GMT

I supported John Edwards in the last presidential election as he appealed to my populist leanings. It will take a leader to get us out of the hole dug by the neo-cons both on the world stage and economically here at home. The corporate media will attempt to set the political stage and determine our choices. They prefer candidates that can be controlled. Most of the candidates would sell their souls to be president. Do we have so few citizens with ability that our country can only be managed by a Bush or a Clinton? I am a lifelong democrat, but you can't tell the difference between dems. and reps. If given the opportunity I will cast my vote for Ron Paul or Micheal Bloomberg.

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Cris Nolan — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 02:13:44 GMT

Yeah - if anyone wants to know why Iowa voters are undecided, it's because Al Gore hasn't announced yet. Once he does - the numbers will look more like this:
Gore 45%
Clinton 20%
Obama 18%
Edwards 15%
Richardson 2%

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Joseph — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 02:51:38 GMT

Mike Huckabee is rising. He is starting to increase his buzz, and is getting more endorsements. Recently, a home schooling organization endorsed his candidacy. That's big for these primaries.

Watch out for Huckabee... he's going to be a force to be reckoned with.

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ROBERT V, ORLANDO, FLORIDA — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 03:12:26 GMT

Why this poll does not include Ron Paul, He has won by a 60% or higher all debates polls, and still the Media does hide his name. What are you afraid of? the truth? With all respect for all other candidates I say Ron Paul is the only one who will get the usa out of this Bush mess.

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Keith, Chicago, IL — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 03:31:51 GMT

Ron Paul makes the most sense. He actually answers the questions instead of talking out the side of his mouth like the rest of them. Why is it that the mainstream media ignore him? Because he fights for individual liberties and the rights of the people instead of big government and elites. Ron Paul is the only candidate that will make this country great again.

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John Hammond — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 03:55:58 GMT

Since when does this poll make Edwards the "loser?"
They actually PAY you for this moronic commentary?

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Steve Smith, Temple CIty, CA — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 04:41:33 GMT

Just watch. Joe Biden's is going to come from behind to take Iowa for the DEMS. Talk about "presidential!"

The guy is terrific. He has everything it takes to make a great president!

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David, WA — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 05:53:01 GMT

I'll vote for man, woman, white, black, whatever - whoever will be the best leader for this country. I will not, under any circumstances, vote for Hillary.

What is sad is that if Hillary loses - the nomination or the presidency - there will be countless articles about how this country can't elect a woman to the presidency. Come on! It needs to be the right woman! Not some nut-job who happens to be female.

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Garrett Babb Indianapolis, IN — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 06:55:33 GMT

Why are these polls important? They drive home the fact that only candidates that get media airtime will be the ones they talk about. Let's get real and vote for a real candidate. Forget third-rate actors, authoritarian ex-mayors, and former first ladies. If you REALLY, REALLY care about what is going on now (you're on this blog) then go find out something about Ron Paul. He's the man to beat if America wakes up in time.

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George Washington — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 07:18:33 GMT

Does it really matter who wins as much as who's capable of unscrewing all of Bush's brilliant light bulbs? One guess. They're not republican!

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CJL, Woodland Hills, CA — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 10:52:53 GMT

The question is, why is so much money from big business going to Romney and if he was voted in would it influence his decisions like big oil money influenced Bush/Cheney. Will he open the borders and put in the toll transit road allowing Mexico to flood Texas and our nation with trucks and goods on a high speed path into our heartland? Will he give the toll road building bid to the Spanish? What is it about Texans that when they get into office they inflict as much .... on the Americans who voted them into office.
Certainly not the John Wayne way of doing things.

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TERRY SEATTLE WA — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 12:01:11 GMT

If it is a "D" or an "R" who wins this upcoming election ... America loses ... You people who think everything will be better and change if Hillary or another Democrap get in are blind.Absolutely fooling yourself.After this election it will all be the same old business as usual.

War will go on, poverty will continue, money in politics won't change, corruption and scandals will be present as always.The military will receive BILLIONS while food lines get longer and longer.

Hunger, need and famine will remain unchecked. Hillary voted for war, Obama funded war, and they all owe their corporate masters.All of them.

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H P Boston — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 12:06:52 GMT

"FOOLS RUSH IN"

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MK,MO — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 13:02:23 GMT

best ignore the polls, they are for sale to the highest bidder, go vote for whomever you think would be best for the country

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JaneDoe, Swannanoa, NC — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 13:10:55 GMT

I agree. John Edwards will take it after all. Stay above the fray, John and let Hillary and Obama duke it out. I just wish the pundits would quit trying to make peope think that because someone is African-American, such as myself, they would automatically vote for Barak Obama, OR, because they are a woman, such as myself, they would automatically vote for Hillary.

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MK,MO — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 13:25:35 GMT

Marlon / voting for someone just because they were born with a vagina has to be one of the least important attributes of a presidential candidate, hillary can't win the general election and if people lose site of that fact the whitehouse will be handed to rudy, the dems need to win, so before you go to the polls and vote for hillary to show all the evil white males how powerful and so on woman are think about who your really voting for, the absolute worst white male that could possibly get the job

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MK,MO — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 13:29:50 GMT

ron paul is not seen because he hasn't been bought by corporate america, if you are not owned by corporate america you can't be president

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Paul Miller, Woodbridge, VA — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 15:45:34 GMT

Well, its clear what the seven volunteers in the Ron Paul campaign have been doing this morning, lol. But at least you are true volunteers. If the campaign was paying you guys a quarter for each post, that would just about use up the warchest.

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Virginia — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 20:17:38 GMT

I am also voting for Joe Biden.

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Steve Smith — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 00:54:19 GMT

Here's my analysis of the GOP
Rudy - We only like him because we think he can win the national election. He's the 'I'll settle for...." guy, not a "real" Republican.
Romney - Looks good now, but will lose the base when everyone stops playing nice. Accusations that he used barely legal actions to enact gay marriage in Mass. will take him out of the race, hard and fast.
McCain - Past his prime, too unfocused, all done.
Huckabee - I like this guy, but I keep forgetting he's running. I pay attention and love elections. Despite that, Huckabee can't get my attention. Don't blame the media either. If you want to know why, see Fred notes below.
Ron Paul - I only bothered including him because some folks asked. He has the typical Libertarian problem. The crowd promoting this guy take any credibility away. At the Manchester debates I was approached by a guy who could seriously have used a shave and shower, wearing (I swear) circus pants who got rude with me when I said that I was not real happy about the "9/11 was an inside job" guys. He went back over to the loud guy in the pirate hat and went back to their chanting. I felt bad for the very normal, reasonable kid who approached me. He asked who we were there for. I said we were with Fred Thompson. The kid started to leave. I stopped him. I said look kid, make your pitch. If you can't get votes from the other camps, you can't win. He got through the whole thing pretty well. if not for the parading freak show there to represent Paul, I might have been interested.
Fred Thompson - The free media coverage is nice, but he doesn't need it. Fred has volunteer organizations in over 20 twenty states. It's not just an internet thing, these are "boots on the ground" ready to mobilize groups. Some states are already attending events and distributing material. Why are they doing it? Fred loves America, and he can convey that to an audience. Yeah, it's that simple. Election science is overrated.

New IA poll: Undecided takes the lead

Paul Miller, Woodbridge, VA — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 14:48:47 GMT

Steve, very good post. I agree with you about Ron Paul - you nailed it. He caught my interest, but then you see how little his supporters know about what they're trying to do. I also agree with Huckabee, but think I know the answer to that one. He has everything working for him except two factors - didn't come in as a perceived front runner, so he has to overcome that headstart by others, and he has a funny sounding name. In fact, I can't think of anything you said I disagree with.

New IA poll: Undecided takes the lead

Bob Woloszyn, Hobart, In. — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 02:13:51 GMT

Hillary, Obama and Edwards are losers in the fall.
Joe Biden is a sure winner, and our next President.
He is definitely the most qualified candidate on either side or any independent.

New IA poll: Undecided takes the lead

JDR — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 15:48:20 GMT

Huckabee is making a move, and this is without spending any money. His fundraising haul will be better this quarter. If Thompson is not all things to all people like everyone thinks right now then Huckabee will be in great shape to make the final 3-4 and possibly be the conservative alternative to Rudy/Romney.

New IA poll: Undecided takes the lead

Joe Smith — Sat, 23 Jun 2007 20:09:15 GMT

Keep your eyes on Mike Huckabee!!!

New IA poll: Undecided takes the lead

Paulie Walnut — Sat, 23 Jun 2007 20:15:37 GMT

A new Mason-Dixon poll shows that Governor Mike Huckabee has overtaken "front runner" John McCain in Iowa. Huckabee received 7% support in the poll, his highest poll ranking to date.

THE NUMBERS - REPUBLICANS
Mitt Romney, 25 percent
Fred Thompson, 17 percent
Rudy Giuliani, 15 percent
Mike Huckabee, 7 percent
John McCain, 6 percent
Sam Brownback, 6 percent

Mike's intelligent discourse on the issues paired with his feverish pace of talk-shows, fundraisers, and one-on-one meetings with voters is starting to pay big dividends!
Mike Huckabee has now broken into the TOP FOUR candidates in Iowa. At 7% polling support, with 21% still undecided, the Iowa straw poll looks to boost Huckabee into the top tier of the national election.
With Rudy, McCain, and Fred Thompson pulling out of Iowa, that puts Huckabee at the #2 spot on the Ames poll 2 months out!

New IA poll: Undecided takes the lead

Joseph Schmagegi — Sun, 24 Jun 2007 03:00:27 GMT

I agree with the other posts noting that Huckabee is rising quickly. At this rate he will be way ahead by December. His performance in the debates has been phenomenal.

New IA poll: Undecided takes the lead

Sporty Kid — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 05:08:53 GMT

In the second tier candidates, also watch out for Tommy Thompson. This last Sat. he won the Linn County Straw Poll with 33% of the vote. Linn County is Iowa's second biggest county that includes the city of Cedar Rapids. This might help him with positive press coverage in the state of Iowa and help him place either second or third in the Iowa Straw Poll on Aug. 11

New IA poll: Undecided takes the lead

Richard Lyle, Charleston — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 18:51:23 GMT

Will the media embarass itself again? Last year, no one in the summer gave either Kerry or Edwards a chance. Instead, they went for hype over substance and rooted for a madman like Howard Dean. But America proved them wrong. America will continue to deny the media from choosing their candidates for them. Neither reagan, carter, nor clinton (BILL) were considered frontrunners and well...
Come Iowa n' New Hampshire time, CNN's chant for John Hillabama and Rudy McRomneyson will soon be silenced

New IA poll: Undecided takes the lead

Gark IC — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 15:59:57 GMT

On the ground in Iowa, the Richardson train is picking up steam, Dodd is a dud, Edwards and Obama are holding steady, but watch for a shift when Hill/Bill express rumbles through.

New IA poll: Undecided takes the lead

steve lembeck — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 07:08:07 GMT

ditto what steve said

New IA poll: Undecided takes the lead

James M. DC, Pa — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 03:44:12 GMT

Romney is in the lead and I believe that it will stay that way.
All of you who knock Romney and say that he's a flip-flopper or have nothing to state but negativity are out of line. First and foremost he's well capable of being the President.
He's smart, well informed and he can certainly reach to the American people the best out of every GOP member.
Watch the next GOP debate and you'll see. Plus more than likely the Democrats will choose either Clinton or Obama. And put them up against who would you like to see run our Country?
Joe Biden is clearly the person out of the Democrats that I would choose but it's a far chance for him to win. But overall I have to go with Romney, if you listen to his agenda he sounds good and he also made quite a positive turn-around for his state and the olympics of course.
Yea he flip flopped on pro-life, but at least he had a good explanation why he changed and AS IS RIGHT NOW he's pro-life and for the people who ARE pro-life that's is indeed his stance.

New IA poll: Undecided takes the lead

James DiSalvatore NY, NY — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 19:03:51 GMT

What do we expect from our leaders?
Especially our President?

1) Intelligence
2) Experience in ALL phases of government
3) Strength
4) Respect from world leaders
5) Diplomacy
6) Command of issues
7) Solutions to problems that face our nation
8) Honesty
9) Integrity
10) Respect and trust from his peers
11) Respect and trust from the people who follow him

There is only one candidate running today who meets ALL of the criteria above. Our next President:
Joseph Biden

Please watch a video I produced to show my support for Senator Biden. Share the link with family and friends, and ask them to do the same.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=OtGCaqOdIJ4

New IA poll: Undecided takes the lead

Adam — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 18:20:51 GMT

Al Gore will endorse Obama, I predict. What would that say about team Clinton?

New IA poll: Undecided takes the lead

Adam — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 18:23:49 GMT

This is not the same Romney we had in Massachusetts. Not that I like the new conservative Romney, but he obviously made a calculated decision to appeal to the conservative majority, and it's working because outside of MA people do not know his record. It's perfect CEO type thinking.

New IA poll: Undecided takes the lead

RON BUCEY, CLEVELAND, OHIO — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 17:56:10 GMT

Ron PAUL IS BEING IGNORED BY THE MEDIA

New IA poll: Undecided takes the lead

Bryon Harrelson — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 04:47:55 GMT

Hillary doesn't deserve to be President.She's to weak to keep us safe from terrorists.She doesn't respect women,look at all the women that Bill's been said to rape.
And she will ruin our economy by the way she's talked about raising taxes.Don't give Bill any credit for our economy in the 90's,that credit goes to Newt Gingrich and the Republican congress.When Bill first took office,he raised taxes and sent the nation into a recession,Newt and the Republican congress are the ones that got taxed lowered and got the economy going.

New IA poll: Undecided takes the lead

Bryon Harrelson — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 04:51:37 GMT

Mike Huckabee is the man.

New IA poll: Undecided takes the lead

Josh W., Michigan — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 16:45:24 GMT

I can not beleive that Huckabee is in the lead when he says things like he wants to seal the border. That is the dumbest idea I have ever heard. Would he still be in the lead if Iowa was a border state where they actually understand something about the immigration issue?