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Marta — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 14:36:16 GMT

You obviously know little about Ron Paul's following. Or are again deliberately being deceitful. Either way, when history is written, know now that you, Chuck Todd, will be listed among the fools. You know, along with those who railed against Lincoln, told Columbus the world is flat etc.

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Ra , The Florida Keys — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 14:39:36 GMT

It's true. The Neocons dislike Ron Paul more than the Democrats do.
Ron Paul is the only candidate who's supporters haven't wavered though.
I wish people were less loyal to a Party and more loyal to their Country.

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Ralph Grimaldi Mexico Bch, Fl. — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 14:47:50 GMT

In four more years, everyone is going to take their head out of the sand and relize that my man McCain who has busted his butt with honor and dignity in the service of his country was the one we should have listend to. We have lowered our political expectations to a height where crooks, bandits and thives run for office and win. What in the H** are we thinking?

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Ward Ciac — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 14:52:09 GMT

Highly creative and talented people are getting involved in Dr. Ron Paul's campaign. Much of it is independent of his official campaign structure. The Ron Paul blimp is just one aspect. Someone thought of the idea, made the website ronpaulblimp.com, and people started contributing. There is a site with large numbers of sophisticated graphs about Ron Paul's campaign: ronpaulgraphs.com. Major chat sites at ronpaulforum.com, ronpaulnation.com, dailypaul.com, many more. You tube videos are another aspect - many of which look almost professionally created, for example 'Ron Paul Second Fox GOP Debate - Going the Distance!':
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDtLv3I_UaY
Then there's the money bomb days, the next being TeaParty07.com, which will be December 16th, the anniversary of the Boston Tea Party. Another group is sponsoring canvassing for Ron Paul that is occurring in New Hampshire: http://www.fiveforfreedom.com/. Huge spontaneous rallies for Dr Paul occur about the country. Additional Ron Paul rallies are done when other candidates come to town. And the official campaign structure doesn't try to interfere with anything. That $4.3 million was raised completely independent of Dr Paul's staffers. The other candidates have nothing like this. It is because Dr Paul is genuine, not a flip flopper, who has integrity and cares about the Constitution and the American people. That is the nature of this campaign: Freedom! Independence! Liberty! RonPaul2008!

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Brad, Chicago, IL — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 14:59:56 GMT

It's true that Ron Paul has some pretty bad favorability ratings, and that's not surprising since he's been chastised sicne day one by the conservative pundits especially on talk radio.

But if you plot his favorability ratings from the national level on a graph, you can see that he's gone from 2-1 negative ratio down to 1.35-1 ratio. Bottom line, he's slowing winning this battle. The question is can he win it fast enough.

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Scott Kennedy, New Kent Virginia — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 15:02:06 GMT

In your polls for Iowa and SC you give the top 5 candidates. However, for NH, you give only the top 4 candidates. Could this be because Ron Paul is that 5th candidate? On the Sunday morning (12-9-07)show you placed Fred Thompson at #5 in NH at 6%, however in all the major polls including Zogby, Ron Paul has almost a 2 to 1 lead over Fred Thompson. Why is this? Is it intentional?

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Jeanette Doney, Fort Bragg, CA — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 15:22:59 GMT

I'm not seeing what you're reporting. I see more citizen action for Ron Paul than any candidate, so I don't understand the polls. I went to a convention in Reno. There were 16 Ron Paul billboards and Ron Paul yard signs and bumper stickers everywhere. On the trip I saw Ron Paul signs. I rarely see any other candidates campaign signs, more often Obama and Kucinich. Other than that, I have not seen one bumper sticker or a billboard for Hillary, Romney, Huckabee...So I'm not getting it. I'm reading what you are saying about the polls, but my real life experience is not matching what you are saying.

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John in FL — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 15:25:49 GMT

How about some transparency in these polling data? For instance, what questions were asked, how was the polling conducted? What is the demographic break down of the people who were called? What criteria was used to determine if they are likely to vote?

To call this news and not report on all the facts that have led to these conclusions is sort of irresponsible.

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Shane Vincent — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 15:36:07 GMT

I know this seems to be strange, but do you have the polling information available. I've noticed that sometimes the reports of the polls don't match the entire polling data (i.e. Ron Paul is often excluded).

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Josh, Cairo, Egypt — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 15:37:16 GMT

i think we're all tired of personal bias entering reporting. it doesn't matter if you think ron paul has a shot, tell us what he's polling at. report the damn news already. stop letting your opinions get in the way. i've only taken one journalism class and the bias in reporting these days, and in this article, so more than blatant.

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J. W. , Overland Park, KS — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 15:42:06 GMT

"There might be a Ron Paul Revolution, but it is not occurring among GOP voters."

I think you are in for a surprise. Many Republicans who left the party in disgust in 1988-2000 are returning to vote for Dr. Paul. The GOP voters they are polling are the party of 2004. Like for Reagan's and Ventura's campaigns, many people who didn't vote in 2004 are registering Republican to vote for Dr. Paul. I don't know if this is typical, but I attended a local GOP straw poll - all of the 79 votes were for Dr. Paul. The moderator asked who in the audience was new to the party since the last election and about half raised their hands - and that is in a heavily Republican district in Kansas!

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Louis Nardozi, Chesapeake VA — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 15:42:30 GMT

Dr. Ron Paul is certainly the most conservative Republican you'll find in THIS lot of candidates. Back before Republican got made into a bad word, a conservative was just that - conservative in the use of federal power. A TRUE conservative believes federal powers should be LIMITED to those enumerated in the Constitution. ANY OTHER POWER should be delegated to the states. That was the original design of our nation. Maybe you're wondering why? Another thing that is implicit in the Constitution is the ability of each and every citizen to move to whichever state they want AT ANY TIME WITH NO INTERFERENCE BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. And why would they do that? SO GOVERNMENT WOULD NOT BE A MONOPOLY. You can freely choose the government that works best for you. You can freely move to another state that has like minded people so you can enjoy a government that spends as much or as little as is consistent with your views of what a state should offer. Getting the federal government off your back is the first step to getting state and local governments that are truly responsive to your needs, instead of jackbooted bullies that push you around and confiscate your wealth to give to others.

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Gary Glenn, Midland, MI — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 15:44:01 GMT

You left out Michigan. Rasmussen now shows Huckabee leading in Michigan too, which is all the more astounding.

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Tess, California — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 15:57:44 GMT

So if Ron Paul wins so many Straw Polls and comes in quite often in the 2nd and 3rd in the polls, and has raised all this money, how can these polls be accurate? What gives here? I know in my town in Central California we have a lot Ron Paul supporters.

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Citizen, Camas, WA — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 16:01:35 GMT

Well done. Much more balanced than the other trash posted in the past few days.

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frank h. charleston , sc — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 16:01:54 GMT

Your article states the following:

"Huckabee nabbed 32%, Romney followed with 20% and Thompson was third with 11%. McCain was in fourth with 7% and Giuliani nabbed just 5%,"

I wonder why you do not mention that Ron Paul registered 8 % in this poll??????????????

You could have said, Now we see Ron Paul having more support than the media darlings of McCain and Giuliani

Isn't it downright shameful and dishonest reporting now to put Paul in the rankings -rather than just leave him out?

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scott edwards, Peterborugh, NH — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 16:08:31 GMT

Where is the results of this poll rather than just eh analysis? I can't believe that Ron Paul got no support?

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Brian, Green Bay, WI — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 16:11:36 GMT

"There might be a Ron Paul Revolution, but it is not occurring among GOP voters."

Wrong! How many independents, libertarians, newcomers, and cross-over Democrats have registered Republican to vote for Paul? Plus you have the conservatives who left the GOP after the 2006 mid-term losses coming back to support Paul. These polls are flawed because they are polling the same small sample of registered Republicans who voted for Bush in 2004, and that sample is going to be split among Thompson, Romney, Huckabee, Giuliani, etc. leaving Paul will all the groups I mentioned earlier and a good portion of registered Republicans.

Ron Paul is truly the only candidate who can win the general election because there won't be libertarians and constitutionalists splitting off to vote 3rd party, independents will support him, the newcomers to politics, and even Democrats who hate Hillary. You can't say that about the other Republican candidates.

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Rich, Charleston, WV — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 16:22:51 GMT

Most hardline on immigrations? WTH??

Well why don't you report the facts then!! That's what true journalist is supposed to do aren't they? Let the people know that he used taxpayer dollars in Arkansas to pay for the education of illegal immigrants! This man is pro amnesty he's not "tough" on illegals! Tell the TRUTH for once in your life!

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Rich, Charleston, WV — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 16:26:28 GMT

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Mark, Rancho Mirage CA — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 16:32:10 GMT

Huckabee should be running as a democrat. He will raise taxes and open the door to free education for everyone but Americans.

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Brian Godley — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 16:49:40 GMT

Well, it certainly is an interesting race. Huckabee's rise in the polls so fast shows that the "front runner" moniker is only so much perception. McCain and Thompson are way behind Huck and have no forward movement in key states and nationally. However, Huck will find it much more difficult in California, New York and large delegate states as they don't have the religious buttons as the early key states save New Hampshire.
Paul is on the rise and his negative rating has actually gone down which suggests that he is gaining traction in the, lets call it for argument sake, "hard core" Republican base. He is against the war which is the big dividing point. However lets not forget that those neg/approval polls are only with previously voting Republicans. They don't include ones who didn't vote (alot), young newly minted Republicans (alot), cross-over democrats (a few), crossover Libertarians (quite a few).
Paul won't politicize his message to try to win over some of the Republican base. That will go one way or the other for him. There are, however, many experts suggesting a mix-up in the race with Paul's x factor. Anywhere from gaining appeal as the economy continues to suffer, to the fact his ardent followers will actually show up when it is cold or near a holiday or other public event.
Lets also not forget that there is also a HUGE percentage of undecided Republicans in all states. This is more of a reflection on the front runners than anything. People have had time with these guys garnering a lion's share of the coverage yet they aren't picking them. That combined with Huck and Paul's momentum in the campaign will probably help these two pick up most of those voters as well. I am sorry but Guiliani, Mitt and McCain's days are looking numbered. Fred, well he doesn't looked too excited at actually becoming the President of the United States.

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Shadow, Hamden, CT — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 17:01:50 GMT

The thing with Paul is that even with twenty-something/thirty-something favorables, if he can get most of those voters in his column in a multi-candidate field, he's in great shape; after all, if these Republicans approve of Paul against the will of many in their party, they might be especially likely to vote for him, perhaps moreso than can be normally extrapolated from a favorability rating.

However, the big thing that could really send Paul zooming out the gate in this primary is not Republicans, but independent conservatives and disaffected independent voters, both of whom can participate in the Iowa caucus and New Hampshire primary; notice that the pro-war independents in NH in this poll are split between three candidates, but the anti-war independents who may like participate in a GOP primary will only have one option. If independents aid Paul to strong early showings, he would have a natural appeal in western states like Nevada, and in a one-on-one match up with Huckabee could well be favored to win big states like California, New York, and Texas.

From what I've observed, this is the electoral theory behind Paul's longshot candidacy, and I wouldn't count it out.

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Sherry Wilks, Hobbs, NM — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 17:22:17 GMT

Mike Huckabee said the magic words: "Christian Leader" that is what the evangelicals have been waiting for. He is main stream in his beliefs and that seems to be all it takes to get elected. We have the born again christians to thank for our current president and it looks like they may do it again! Mike Huckebee has proven his ability to be a good moral,spiritual leader. On the other hand he has shown himself to be in over his head when it comes to the issues that we face as a nation. I suggest to him and his followers that they stick to religion and stay out of politics.

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Liberty Julian NC — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 17:37:09 GMT

Thats what we need is ANOTHER supposedly Christian Leader.. ummmmmm I believe we have had one for 8 YEARS people and still NOTHING has CHANGED infact it has only gotten worse.. I even voted for BUsh because I "thought" He was our hope because of him being supposedly Christian and I never researched him. Face it most Christians have become LAZY and will not research a candidate to save their lifes but they will listen to the Pat RObertsons and the BOb Jones and trust them.. Its CRAZY.. we need to WAKE UP and get informed .. God says to put NO trust IN FLESH!!!! Lets all look into the candidates and look at their past and present and find who is the best for this country and what I have found is RON PAUL! PERIOD! Im so serious.. yeah i could run to Huckabee cuz he is saying faith this faith that but Ive looked into his past and it is all a front to stoop us Christians AGAIN because we have been ignorant in politics.. NO MORE FOR ME I SAY! Please get informed... GOD SAVE AMERCIA!
~Liberty
ROn Paul 2008

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Jonathan Davis, Iowa — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 17:41:52 GMT

How is it that most, as in more than half, of the people I know and have associated with in recent months - a number over 1000 and spanning three states - are adamant supporters of Paul, he's totally kicking everyone else's arses in the Straw Polls, and much else that shows he has immense voter support, yet these clowns keep claiming he's a ghost? Are we all in some sort of magical quarantine? Do they know something I don't, like how the next election is going to be rigged?

This country needs to wake the heck up. The writing is on the wall, and history portrays the picture of what is wrong in such detail as it repeats itself due to the ignorance and malleability of the masses.

We are witnessing the end of America. Neither Clinton nor Giuliani represent anything other than the completion of our corporatized fascist shift, and the mainstream media has been insisting that they will be the ones who run. Do not let these corporate bottlenecks determine the fate of our country. This election is our moment of truth. Find a way to ensure independent, honest, and ethical exit polls because, mark my words, the next election will have nothing to do with the votes that are cast if those votes do not allign with the current status-quo, assuming I'm not underestimating the severity of the situation and we actually do hold the elections.

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Doug, Grand Rapids, MI — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 17:51:46 GMT

I am officially out of touch with the Republican party. When I look at the candidates running on both the Republican and Democratic sides, I see one candidate who stands head and shoulders above the others in terms of experience, leadership, and personal character: John McCain.

McCain has been right about the war in Iraq at every stage of the debate.

He's been right about pork-barrel spending, criticizing the Bush administration at a time when most "conservatives" were lining up to the trough.

He's right on the issue of life.

He understands the threat posed by Islamic terrorists.

He's an authentic American hero WITH ACTUAL MILITARY EXPERIENCE, unlike either of our last two baby-boomer presidents.

And, most importantly, he can beat Hillary Clinton.

Instead of getting behind a hero, the Republican party has decided to nominate either a socially liberal, personally irresponsible big city mayor or a big government, "compassionate conservative" with no foreign policy experience whatsoever.

I guess I'll vote for whomever the Republicans nominate, but I've got a strong feeling I'm going to be waking up to Hillary & Slick Willy come next November. I'll be sure to thank my supposedly "conservative" friends when that day comes.

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Sherry Wilks, Hobbs, NM — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 17:54:19 GMT

It does not matter who the candidate is or what party they represent, they should all respect the constitution and leave religion in the church. Our Founding Fathers worked very hard to give us the blue print for Democracy. It is shocking to me to see how carelessly some people approach the constitution. It is so vital that we protect and preserve it. I ask all Americans to give a bit more thought to what it means to cast your vote. Be serious about it. Don't treat it as a contest or a joke.

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James smith — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 17:59:51 GMT

Somebody in the media should find out if a substantial number of these Ron Paul supporters on-line are paid. He does have a lot of money, and it seems the Internet is completely blanketed with comments from this pro-Iranian candidate. (He is against all sanctions against Iran, even more friendly to the Iranians than their friends, russia and China.)

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James smith Charlotte, NC — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 18:01:06 GMT

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Rand Thinker — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 18:24:20 GMT

Ron Paul is Crazy, he actually thinks we have 700 military bases in over 130 different countries. He also said we spend over $1 trillion per year to maintain these bases. Well that can't be true because if we did that and paid for Social Security, Medicare, and the Prescription Drug Program America would be bankrupt by now.

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Becky Blauvelt, Woodland Hills CA — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 18:25:13 GMT

Dear James Smith-

Inspired...not hired.

Becky Blauvelt

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Nic Shayko, Springfield, VA — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 18:49:40 GMT

Let me help out my Ron Paul friends with a little history. In 1964, Barry Goldwater ran as a hard nose conservative. He won the nomination and was love by the party faithful. There were the "Goldwater girls" and a lot of pump for him.

About signs. Goldwater had 10 people with bumper stickers on their car for every 1 that LBJ had. LBJ won in a butt kicking. That just goes to show you that it aint the most vocal and excited group that wins in an election.

The reason people don't talk about Paul is that he has no chance of winning. He can take someone out (12 million is good for that), but scientific polling shows he has no chance. The reason to note Rudy's number in Iowa and not Paul's is that Rudy's number matters as he right now if the national primary leader.

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althusius, Dallas — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 19:11:37 GMT

Don't expect to see Ron Paul in any poll associated with McClatchy Newspapers. McClatchy is as biased as Fox News.

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Jeff , Rathdrum, Idaho — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 19:12:23 GMT

Ok first off I'm an independent, second I'm probebily going to vote for Obama, he talks beyond party lines more then anyone else. But I will say I agree Ron Paul should be included, I like Ron Paul but just don't think he will make it, he's to extreme. But if it came down to Hillary versus anyone, alot of anyones would have a chance at my vote, or I will stay home that night. I will have to research Huckabee more but I think he is just too religious for me. The rest seem to want to be Bush Jr. Jr.'s. And I think America is in trouble and needs some major changes, not just from Bush to someone else (either party) but someone that will go beyond party lines and get us heading down the right path. A path we haven't been on in alot of years (not just 8). We the people of the "United" States can do anything, but to me all the Republicain choices seem to want to keep this divide. My Question is can anyone bring us closer together as a nation? If so Who?

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Theresa, Sound Beach NY — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 19:14:50 GMT

Hey James, we aren't paid. I just spent 100 bucks on coroplast & sign material and I just had a sign making party to make signs. Today I stood in church parking lots to pass out information. I wish I got paid, but no this is a gift. My heart cannot stop until he is our President. I think I represent what all Ron Paul supporters feel: We will not go quietly into the dust. Too much at stake.

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Theresa, Sound Beach NY — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 19:18:05 GMT

PS James. Are you even aware of the information in the news yesterday? Iran is not making bombs and is not pursuing them. So what's the excuse now? They look funny and wear turbines?

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Darren Donahue, Maple Valley, WA — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 19:30:36 GMT

James Smith says:

"Somebody in the media should find out if a substantial number of these Ron Paul supporters on-line are paid. He does have a lot of money, and it seems the Internet is completely blanketed with comments from this pro-Iranian candidate. (He is against all sanctions against Iran, even more friendly to the Iranians than their friends, russia and China.)"

You are wrong on everything you just wrote except the fact that he has lots of money.

1. We support Dr. Paul because he follows the Constitution and the ideas of the founders of America.

2. He is brilliant. Not only is he a doctor, he spent 5 years in the Air Force, and 30+ years studying economics.

3. Ron Paul is ONLY pro-America! If congress declared war on Iran, President Paul would attack and win. He would not invade a sovereign country who poses no threat to our national security though.

4. Stop the madness of thought that we have to change every country into a democracy. It is none of our business. We are going bankrupt fighting wars that do nothing more than weaken our national security.

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Liberty Julian NC — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 19:38:37 GMT

TO James... NO one is getting paid.. we are all volunteers who want Ron Paul to actually win.. He is americas hope.. So look him up ROnpaul2008.com and join the R3vo_lution.... Do yourself a favor and get informed about Dr Paul.
Ron Paul is for the people and is the CHampion of the COnstitution!

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Liberty Julian NC — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 19:41:33 GMT

To Rand...
We are heading that way dude... Look into it closer and get yourself informed and you will see he is right. He is the only one up there that is telling the truth about our country right now. He is very brave!

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Brian Horsfield — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 19:41:49 GMT

James smith - you've got to be kidding! The reason why the blogs are full of Ron Paul supporters is because we outnumber all the other GOP candidates supporters. Plain and simple. Yet the polling companies don't call them for the most part or even try to exclude him. This why he wins all the debate polls and almost all the GOP straw polls. See thecaseforronpaul.com for details of why the telephone polls are way way off on this.

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Rhys, Ann Arbor, MI — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 20:58:20 GMT

The writers of this blog have been marketing this race more than reporting it since the beginning. Shame on you.

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keith — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 21:50:59 GMT

the msm never lets me down i can count on them to dress up a bum like huckabee in order to push ron paul to side. huckabee is nepotist in the most purest form. the gop is a train reck and ron paul is the only one that could put it back on a moral track and exspand the party in the process.

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David H, Lexington — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 22:32:38 GMT

Sorry to be rude, but you media hacks are just revealing yourselves to be the liars you are. Do you think those of us who see it will ever go back to trusting you again? You guys are dinosaurs, and you don't even know it yet. On second thought, since the future of our fair elections is at stake I think the rudeness is called for.

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Steve Mellien, Des Moines, Iowa — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 23:15:09 GMT

Polls are meaningless... stop reporting them.
Ron Paul will get at LEAST 3rd in Iowa and will steam roll New Hampshire.

See this analysis on why Iowa is going for Paul:
http://www.insideradvantagegeorgia.com/restricted/2007/December%202007/12-6-07/Towery12619632.php

It is a lot more interesting and informative than the way Mr. Dodd salivates over every new, meaningless poll that comes across his desk.

Are you really that much of a hack Mr. Dodd? Can you do any real reporting instead of looking at every poll and deducing an outcome? It hasn't worked in the past, it especially won't work in this election. Its contributing to the degradation of our democratic processes. Analyze issues, and let people make up their minds. Unfortunately, many Americans are too busy and/or stupid to understand the distinction.

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Warren Silverwood, Dundee, MI — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 23:15:10 GMT

I don't believe any of this speculative polling B.S. This Republican is voting Ron Paul.

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lane filler, spartanburg, sc — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 01:17:26 GMT

Anyone interested in what Huckabee is really like face to face should
try
this funny (but it actually happened) column:
http://goupstate.us/index.php/lanefiller/2007/11/02/title_14

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Richard Leonardon, Vienna, VA — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 01:27:59 GMT

I liked Ron Paul when he was a Congressman from Texas in the late 1970s. He practically blames America for 9/11, which is strident anti-Americanism a la Daily Kos and MoveOn.org. And his supporters seem a bit fanatical too.

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William — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 01:48:18 GMT

I think it's pretty obvious that Ron Paul's supporters are heavily internet users, as seems pretty plain in any story with comments like this. However, that hardly means it translates into the broader voting populace. Basically the same thing that occurred with Howard Dean in 2004.

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Joseph S. — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 02:14:30 GMT

Romney will restore absolute social order to our great empire! The State will rule with power and authority. President Romney will lead us to global victory!

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some nutter — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 02:59:07 GMT

Dear Ron Paul,

I'll see you soon enough.

Sincerely,
Howard Dean

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TrueHawk, St. Croix, USVI — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 03:09:55 GMT

Actually, the fact Huckabee is still emerging in name recognition among the GOP shows the vast appeal he still has. He is well known for drawing crossover voters. Good luck to the Ron Paul supporters, they are ardent. Hope you'll come over to Huck if he doesn't make it.

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Ed, Springfield, NJ — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 03:29:33 GMT

If any of you Ron Paul supporters want to know why his unfavorability ratings are so high, look no farther than yourselvs. Do you have any idea how annoying it is when you bombard these message boards? I have no favorite candidate, but I have a least favorite, thanks to you folks.

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Eric N. — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 03:54:20 GMT

I imagine your preparing 'contingency' pieces just in case Ron Paul does what we all expect he'll do in New Hampshire.

If you roll those out quickly many may forget that you have been actively subverting his candidacy in an embarrassingly obvious fashion.

You know you're out of control when the NYT's is accusing you of leaning left:

"Cable Channel Nods to Ratings and Leans Left"
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/06/business/media/06msnb.html?n=Top/Reference/Times%20Topics/People/O/O'Donnell,%20Rosie

More job cuts at NBC / MSNBC today and into next week.

Small wonder.

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David, State College, Pa — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 12:18:04 GMT

Ron Paul revolution is a joke.

You guys are a bunch of nuts with no jobs or lives to do anything but be cynical anti-establishment supporters.

Though amusing to watch, you and Paul will never make more of a splash then a laughing stock blurb.

Get real. People want to vote for things, not against them.

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DigitalBob — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 12:28:22 GMT

Check out www.wvgopconvention.com. Romney, Paul, Thompson are battling it out.

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John Boston Suburbs, MA — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 19:06:27 GMT

There are lots and lots of republicans that did not even bother to vote in the last primary. You are in essences saying you are polling people who voted in a primary for no choice in candidates. Certainly anyone polled had time to waste. Now you are expecting this less than 6% of republicans to vote for smaller government? AND THEY SAY RON PAUL SUPPORTERS ARE NUTS?

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John Boston Suburbs, MA — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 19:09:04 GMT

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JT — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 07:18:47 GMT

Here is a classic (2001) with Ron Paul, listen to the words he speaks......... can you believe it?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24VyCrs-QoY&NR=1