Comments on: Poll: Romney surges ahead in New Hampshire http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/12/poll-romney-surges-past-giuliani-mccain-in-new-hampshire/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Frank, Lowell, MA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/12/poll-romney-surges-past-giuliani-mccain-in-new-hampshire/#comment-9107 Frank, Lowell, MA Thu, 14 Jun 2007 13:39:27 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/12/poll-romney-surges-past-giuliani-mccain-in-new-hampshire/#comment-9107 Don't listen to the folks who flunked statistics and complain about this sample size. Statistically speaking, you can approximate a normal distribution of an infinitely large population with fewer than 40 randomly sampled data points. The difference between larger and smaller sample sizes is the +-error percentage. You can see in this poll the error is +-5.5% which is slightly higher than the 3% we are used to but hardly enough to call it a bogus poll. All it means is the folks who are impressed buy 1-2% swings in minor candidates are wasteing their focus. As a frame of reference national polls usually have a sample size of less than 2000. Thankfully we don't have national elections so don’t waste your time reading national polls either. Go Romney! Let’s see a Romney-Giuliani ticket! Don't listen to the folks who flunked statistics and complain about this sample size.

Statistically speaking, you can approximate a normal distribution of an infinitely large population with fewer than 40 randomly sampled data points.

The difference between larger and smaller sample sizes is the +-error percentage. You can see in this poll the error is +-5.5% which is slightly higher than the 3% we are used to but hardly enough to call it a bogus poll. All it means is the folks who are impressed buy 1-2% swings in minor candidates are wasteing their focus.

As a frame of reference national polls usually have a sample size of less than 2000. Thankfully we don't have national elections so don’t waste your time reading national polls either. Go Romney! Let’s see a Romney-Giuliani ticket!

]]> By: Nathan LaHue, Concord NH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/12/poll-romney-surges-past-giuliani-mccain-in-new-hampshire/#comment-9089 Nathan LaHue, Concord NH Thu, 14 Jun 2007 04:33:41 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/12/poll-romney-surges-past-giuliani-mccain-in-new-hampshire/#comment-9089 I swear, I feel stupid having to watch CNN/WMUR, and I LIVE IN CONCORD New Hampshire. At the 3rd Debate, I was there at St. Anselm College. We had over 200 Ron Paul supporters. There were maybe 50 each from the "top-tier" NeoCons. Ron Paul's support will only grow, and the sheeple of America will see the light. Will they see it in time? 47%.......wow. 309 people? Yeah, very scientific CNN. I swear, I feel stupid having to watch CNN/WMUR, and I LIVE IN CONCORD New Hampshire. At the 3rd Debate, I was there at St. Anselm College. We had over 200 Ron Paul supporters. There were maybe 50 each from the "top-tier" NeoCons. Ron Paul's support will only grow, and the sheeple of America will see the light. Will they see it in time? 47%.......wow. 309 people? Yeah, very scientific CNN.

]]> By: Ian, Eastham MA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/12/poll-romney-surges-past-giuliani-mccain-in-new-hampshire/#comment-8956 Ian, Eastham MA Wed, 13 Jun 2007 17:06:34 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/12/poll-romney-surges-past-giuliani-mccain-in-new-hampshire/#comment-8956 CNN thinks you're stupid. Of 304 people polled, 57% said they have no idea who they'd vote for. Forget what CNN says, read the survey for yourself. The real story is that 57% of the voters are up for grabs! CNN thinks you're stupid.

Of 304 people polled, 57% said they have no idea who they'd vote for.

Forget what CNN says, read the survey for yourself. The real story is that 57% of the voters are up for grabs!

]]> By: Sally, North Dakota http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/12/poll-romney-surges-past-giuliani-mccain-in-new-hampshire/#comment-8883 Sally, North Dakota Wed, 13 Jun 2007 01:35:33 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/12/poll-romney-surges-past-giuliani-mccain-in-new-hampshire/#comment-8883 The only thing Romney offers is a presidential "appearance." If anyone closely followed the issues, they would see that Ron Paul is the most conservative and honest candidate. The idea offered by the neocons that we can nation build is derrived from some sort of utopian, liberal view point. We need to return to the republic, and stop trying to nation build. The only thing Romney offers is a presidential "appearance." If anyone closely followed the issues, they would see that Ron Paul is the most conservative and honest candidate. The idea offered by the neocons that we can nation build is derrived from some sort of utopian, liberal view point. We need to return to the republic, and stop trying to nation build.

]]> By: Greg, Queen Creek AZ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/12/poll-romney-surges-past-giuliani-mccain-in-new-hampshire/#comment-8878 Greg, Queen Creek AZ Wed, 13 Jun 2007 00:09:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/12/poll-romney-surges-past-giuliani-mccain-in-new-hampshire/#comment-8878 Mitt, has the most knowledge and depth of ANY candidate running. He's what our country needs when it comes to resolving the issues facing us today such as terrorism, social security, immigration, healthcare, keeping taxes low. Contrary to what some have said here on this site he is the ONLY one that has accomplished anything outside of DC worth noting. He's not a DC Beltway guy and will surround himself with competent people in his administration that get's things done. He has a track record in his personal life you can verify against. Mitt,
has the most knowledge and depth of ANY candidate running. He's what our country needs when it comes to resolving the issues facing us today such as terrorism, social security, immigration, healthcare, keeping taxes low. Contrary to what some have said here on this site he is the ONLY one that has accomplished anything outside of DC worth noting. He's not a DC Beltway guy and will surround himself with competent people in his administration that get's things done. He has a track record in his personal life you can verify against.

]]> By: Bayla M Boston, MA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/12/poll-romney-surges-past-giuliani-mccain-in-new-hampshire/#comment-8869 Bayla M Boston, MA Tue, 12 Jun 2007 23:14:39 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/12/poll-romney-surges-past-giuliani-mccain-in-new-hampshire/#comment-8869 Warning- Romney was a "no show" Govenour in Massacusetts, he used "fees " instead of "taxes" but that caused a huge deficit in the Massachusetts State budget. Our roads and infrastructure are a mess, because there was not enough money to pay for repairs. He is supposed to be "the expert" on business but during his tenure Massachusetts lost a record 250,000 jobs or more. He never knew the states biggest employer, Gillette, was being bought by Proctor and Gamble. Layoffs ensued , causing more job loss. Education has suffered state wide, There are not enough funds for it. He sphiphoned off money and sent it through the Bush re-election campaign. He hid all the campaign money he has been colecting, through some "loophole". He was barely in Massachusetts the last year he was Govenour. He never took responsibility for anything bad that happened due to state goverment, but he would run in and do a press conference if something positive happened, even if he had nothing to do with it. If Al Gore was the "annoying know it all" in 2000, then Romney is the annoying squeeky clean "tattletale" who Brown noses his way through life. Remember people- "Good hair" does not make a good president. He's phony and he hides behind an agenda that would put women back into "the kitchen barefoot and pregnant". He does not know Constitutional Law, which should be a requirement for all Presidential Candidates. Do not vote for him. Our State is a mess now and the new Gov elect has a lot of work , just fixing all that Romney , broke, busted and stole. Warning- Romney was a "no show" Govenour in Massacusetts, he used "fees " instead of "taxes" but that caused a huge deficit in the Massachusetts State budget.

Our roads and infrastructure are a mess, because there was not enough money to pay for repairs.

He is supposed to be "the expert" on business but during his tenure Massachusetts lost a record 250,000 jobs or more. He never knew the states biggest employer, Gillette, was being bought by Proctor and Gamble. Layoffs ensued , causing more job loss.

Education has suffered state wide, There are not enough funds for it. He sphiphoned off money and sent it through the Bush re-election campaign. He hid all the campaign money he has been colecting, through some "loophole".

He was barely in Massachusetts the last year he was Govenour. He never took responsibility for anything bad that happened due to state goverment, but he would run in and do a press conference if something positive happened, even if he had nothing to do with it.

If Al Gore was the "annoying know it all" in 2000, then Romney is the annoying squeeky clean "tattletale" who Brown noses his way through life.

Remember people- "Good hair" does not make a good president. He's phony and he hides behind an agenda that would put women back into "the kitchen barefoot and pregnant".

He does not know Constitutional Law, which should be a requirement for all Presidential Candidates.

Do not vote for him. Our State is a mess now and the new Gov elect has a lot of work , just fixing all that Romney , broke, busted and stole.

]]> By: Rebecca, Pittsfield, MA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/12/poll-romney-surges-past-giuliani-mccain-in-new-hampshire/#comment-8868 Rebecca, Pittsfield, MA Tue, 12 Jun 2007 23:13:44 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/12/poll-romney-surges-past-giuliani-mccain-in-new-hampshire/#comment-8868 Romney is an empty suit. He left Massachusetts in shambles by cutting local aid. It currently costs $300/yr per child to ride the school bus, $250/yr/child per activity. My town had money to pay these things before he showed up. He may talk about cutting taxes, but he jacked up the price of living. Trust me, you don't want the guy running the country. Romney is an empty suit. He left Massachusetts in shambles by cutting local aid. It currently costs $300/yr per child to ride the school bus, $250/yr/child per activity. My town had money to pay these things before he showed up. He may talk about cutting taxes, but he jacked up the price of living.

Trust me, you don't want the guy running the country.

]]> By: Mike, San Antonio, TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/12/poll-romney-surges-past-giuliani-mccain-in-new-hampshire/#comment-8867 Mike, San Antonio, TX Tue, 12 Jun 2007 23:12:06 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/12/poll-romney-surges-past-giuliani-mccain-in-new-hampshire/#comment-8867 What has Romney done as a politician that's conservative? The answer is nothing. He's not a conservative in the true sense, he's not trying to stop the IRS or stop illegal immigration as it should be stopped. You are watching a more polished Bush pt. II. Don't be fooled again. Vote for a candidate who is against nation building over-seas, wants to protect our borders, and actually cares about catching Osama Bin Laden. What has Romney done as a politician that's conservative? The answer is nothing. He's not a conservative in the true sense, he's not trying to stop the IRS or stop illegal immigration as it should be stopped. You are watching a more polished Bush pt. II. Don't be fooled again. Vote for a candidate who is against nation building over-seas, wants to protect our borders, and actually cares about catching Osama Bin Laden.

]]> By: Chris Pensacola, FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/12/poll-romney-surges-past-giuliani-mccain-in-new-hampshire/#comment-8865 Chris Pensacola, FL Tue, 12 Jun 2007 23:11:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/12/poll-romney-surges-past-giuliani-mccain-in-new-hampshire/#comment-8865 You're right it is old. I suspect my point was showing how different media outlets "hooks up" their own people with the power of wording. ;) Cheers You're right it is old. I suspect my point was showing how different media outlets "hooks up" their own people with the power of wording. ;)

Cheers

]]> By: L. Kline, Chattanooga, TN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/12/poll-romney-surges-past-giuliani-mccain-in-new-hampshire/#comment-8864 L. Kline, Chattanooga, TN Tue, 12 Jun 2007 23:10:34 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/12/poll-romney-surges-past-giuliani-mccain-in-new-hampshire/#comment-8864 Why does a survey of 304 New Hampshire residents even warrent a story on CNN. How was the list of callers generated? What database of callers was used? I'm sure I could call 304 voters to reflect any number of possible winners. Next time if you are going to write a story give the details. How were the callers chosen for the survey/poll? Another CNN story handpicked to reflect CNN's bias. Why does a survey of 304 New Hampshire residents even warrent a story on CNN. How was the list of callers generated? What database of callers was used? I'm sure I could call 304 voters to reflect any number of possible winners. Next time if you are going to write a story give the details. How were the callers chosen for the survey/poll? Another CNN story handpicked to reflect CNN's bias.

]]> By: Enoch, Los Angeles CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/12/poll-romney-surges-past-giuliani-mccain-in-new-hampshire/#comment-8862 Enoch, Los Angeles CA Tue, 12 Jun 2007 23:07:53 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/12/poll-romney-surges-past-giuliani-mccain-in-new-hampshire/#comment-8862 The only thing Romney believes in concretely is that a feller by the name of Joseph Smith found golden plates with the word of god that only he could read and be shown, and that also magically dissappeared. That's what Romney believes. And come on CNN, publishing results from a poll of 304 people, are you guys for real? Please review the basics of scientific methodology. How stupid do you think we are? The only thing Romney believes in concretely is that a feller by the name of Joseph Smith found golden plates with the word of god that only he could read and be shown, and that also magically dissappeared. That's what Romney believes. And come on CNN, publishing results from a poll of 304 people, are you guys for real? Please review the basics of scientific methodology. How stupid do you think we are?

]]> By: Dave Charlotte, NC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/12/poll-romney-surges-past-giuliani-mccain-in-new-hampshire/#comment-8860 Dave Charlotte, NC Tue, 12 Jun 2007 23:06:17 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/12/poll-romney-surges-past-giuliani-mccain-in-new-hampshire/#comment-8860 For those Mitt fans who failed to watch the debate...Mitt has an itchy finger for the nuke button against Iran. In the 2nd debate (that was in South Carolina on FoxNews, for the uninformed), he endorsed torture of prisoners. In the 1st debate (Simi, California on MSNBC), he told us how he was for abortion, but miraculously in time for his run for the Republican nomination, it was explained to him so that he 'saw the light'. BTW, Ron Paul won the first and third denate polls by wide margins and came in second in the SC debate. He's the only Repub candidate who was 'outreaged' (his words) at the public consensus amongst the other candidates to leave nuclear attack against Iran (a third world country) on the table and to continue the Iraq war. Dave For those Mitt fans who failed to watch the debate...Mitt has an itchy finger for the nuke button against Iran.

In the 2nd debate (that was in South Carolina on FoxNews, for the uninformed), he endorsed torture of prisoners.

In the 1st debate (Simi, California on MSNBC), he told us how he was for abortion, but miraculously in time for his run for the Republican nomination, it was explained to him so that he 'saw the light'.

BTW, Ron Paul won the first and third denate polls by wide margins and came in second in the SC debate. He's the only Repub candidate who was 'outreaged' (his words) at the public consensus amongst the other candidates to leave nuclear attack against Iran (a third world country) on the table and to continue the Iraq war.

Dave

]]> By: Mike Tagger / Wareham, Ma. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/12/poll-romney-surges-past-giuliani-mccain-in-new-hampshire/#comment-8858 Mike Tagger / Wareham, Ma. Tue, 12 Jun 2007 23:00:32 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/12/poll-romney-surges-past-giuliani-mccain-in-new-hampshire/#comment-8858 304 people polled? Thats is not indicative of much at all. Trying to make someone look like a winner sometimes works but not for me. 304 people polled? Thats is not indicative of much at all.

Trying to make someone look like a winner sometimes works but not for me.

]]> By: Dave, Milan, MI http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/12/poll-romney-surges-past-giuliani-mccain-in-new-hampshire/#comment-8855 Dave, Milan, MI Tue, 12 Jun 2007 22:55:50 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/12/poll-romney-surges-past-giuliani-mccain-in-new-hampshire/#comment-8855 Why is this surprising at all? NH is right next to MA. These kind of results make me appreciate the way Florida is moving its primary up so that NH and Iowa aren't so important. Unfortunately, posting results from smaller states still does influence other states' perceptions. Why is this surprising at all? NH is right next to MA. These kind of results make me appreciate the way Florida is moving its primary up so that NH and Iowa aren't so important. Unfortunately, posting results from smaller states still does influence other states' perceptions.

]]> By: Bob, Orem, UT http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/12/poll-romney-surges-past-giuliani-mccain-in-new-hampshire/#comment-8854 Bob, Orem, UT Tue, 12 Jun 2007 22:47:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/12/poll-romney-surges-past-giuliani-mccain-in-new-hampshire/#comment-8854 Re: Chris Pensacola's comment: The MSNBC article you reference is from three months ago! The point is Romney was small then and he's big now in New Hampshire. Re: Chris Pensacola's comment:

The MSNBC article you reference is from three months ago! The point is Romney was small then and he's big now in New Hampshire.

]]> By: David, Gilbert Arizona http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/12/poll-romney-surges-past-giuliani-mccain-in-new-hampshire/#comment-8850 David, Gilbert Arizona Tue, 12 Jun 2007 22:37:34 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/12/poll-romney-surges-past-giuliani-mccain-in-new-hampshire/#comment-8850 47% of the people polled formed their opinion based on a 15 second sound byte. That's what passes these days as an educated voter. I watched both debates. I would not vote for Mitt Romney. He waffles on many issues. After a while I get the impression he has no real opinion about anything. He only says what he thinks voters want to hear. 47% of the people polled formed their opinion based on a 15 second sound byte. That's what passes these days as an educated voter.

I watched both debates. I would not vote for Mitt Romney. He waffles on many issues. After a while I get the impression he has no real opinion about anything. He only says what he thinks voters want to hear.

]]> By: John, Cincinnati, Ohio http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/12/poll-romney-surges-past-giuliani-mccain-in-new-hampshire/#comment-8848 John, Cincinnati, Ohio Tue, 12 Jun 2007 22:34:18 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/12/poll-romney-surges-past-giuliani-mccain-in-new-hampshire/#comment-8848 Mitt Romney - our next Warren Harding? Mitt Romney – our next Warren Harding?

]]> By: Donald Brown Chicago IL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/12/poll-romney-surges-past-giuliani-mccain-in-new-hampshire/#comment-8847 Donald Brown Chicago IL Tue, 12 Jun 2007 22:33:27 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/12/poll-romney-surges-past-giuliani-mccain-in-new-hampshire/#comment-8847 Romney will win the election!! Governors win elections not Senators. Romney will win the election!!

Governors win elections not Senators.

]]> By: Mike,San Antonio TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/12/poll-romney-surges-past-giuliani-mccain-in-new-hampshire/#comment-8844 Mike,San Antonio TX Tue, 12 Jun 2007 22:28:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/12/poll-romney-surges-past-giuliani-mccain-in-new-hampshire/#comment-8844 I will not be voting for anyone who wants to double the size of a prison is to hold people ilegally without charging them. Like Mitt says "some people say we oughta get rid of Guantanamo, I say we oughta double Guantanamo". If that doesn't scream Neocon what does? I will not be voting for anyone who wants to double the size of a prison is to hold people ilegally without charging them. Like Mitt says "some people say we oughta get rid of Guantanamo, I say we oughta double Guantanamo". If that doesn't scream Neocon what does?

]]> By: Jim, Columbus OH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/12/poll-romney-surges-past-giuliani-mccain-in-new-hampshire/#comment-8842 Jim, Columbus OH Tue, 12 Jun 2007 22:18:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/12/poll-romney-surges-past-giuliani-mccain-in-new-hampshire/#comment-8842 It's unfortunate the media is driving this election. Neither of the 'front runners' in either party currently present the best vision for our country. Unfortunately the candidates with the best plans (Ron Paul in particular) get little press. And lets face it, unless the sheep see their faces often, they will not get the votes. It's unfortunate the media is driving this election. Neither of the 'front runners' in either party currently present the best vision for our country. Unfortunately the candidates with the best plans (Ron Paul in particular) get little press. And lets face it, unless the sheep see their faces often, they will not get the votes.

]]> By: Aaron, Boston MA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/12/poll-romney-surges-past-giuliani-mccain-in-new-hampshire/#comment-8836 Aaron, Boston MA Tue, 12 Jun 2007 22:09:32 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/12/poll-romney-surges-past-giuliani-mccain-in-new-hampshire/#comment-8836 Mitt Romney was running for president the moment he became governor of Massachusetts. He hit the campaign trail less than a year in office, and left behind him a deteriorated infrastructure, a broken education system, and higher taxes than ever before. In four years, how many jobs did the self-proclaimed magnet for business growth draw to the state? 5200. 5200 jobs in 4 years! Just imagine what he'll do for the country. Mitt Romney was running for president the moment he became governor of Massachusetts. He hit the campaign trail less than a year in office, and left behind him a deteriorated infrastructure, a broken education system, and higher taxes than ever before. In four years, how many jobs did the self-proclaimed magnet for business growth draw to the state? 5200. 5200 jobs in 4 years! Just imagine what he'll do for the country.

]]> By: John. Gothenburg Sweden http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/12/poll-romney-surges-past-giuliani-mccain-in-new-hampshire/#comment-8834 John. Gothenburg Sweden Tue, 12 Jun 2007 22:06:50 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/12/poll-romney-surges-past-giuliani-mccain-in-new-hampshire/#comment-8834 I'd like a candidate who would get rid of the IRS, end the drug war, get us out of Iraq immediately (like 80% of americans want) and cut the federal government waaaaay back. There's only one Republican and 0 democrats who will do any of these things. I'd like a candidate who would get rid of the IRS, end the drug war, get us out of Iraq immediately (like 80% of americans want) and cut the federal government waaaaay back. There's only one Republican and 0 democrats who will do any of these things.

]]> By: Tuan, Lakeville, MN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/12/poll-romney-surges-past-giuliani-mccain-in-new-hampshire/#comment-8832 Tuan, Lakeville, MN Tue, 12 Jun 2007 22:01:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/12/poll-romney-surges-past-giuliani-mccain-in-new-hampshire/#comment-8832 Whoever doing the polling is as corrupted as the TV stations that are doing the debates. If anyone cared to watch the debate, it was clear who won. How can someone vote for Thompson if you have no fricken idea what the man stands for. This whole polling thing is a sham. Whoever doing the polling is as corrupted as the TV stations that are doing the debates. If anyone cared to watch the debate, it was clear who won. How can someone vote for Thompson if you have no fricken idea what the man stands for. This whole polling thing is a sham.

]]> By: Aaron, Mesa AZ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/12/poll-romney-surges-past-giuliani-mccain-in-new-hampshire/#comment-8828 Aaron, Mesa AZ Tue, 12 Jun 2007 21:48:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/12/poll-romney-surges-past-giuliani-mccain-in-new-hampshire/#comment-8828 I'd like to hear from the Romney supporters what their favorite policy is of their chosen candidate. What's most important that causes you to say, "Romney is clearly the best candidate"? Also, what is your opinion on the eradication of personal freedoms in the Patriot Act, and what is your opinion of preventive nuclear strikes? I want a candidate that will turn back the Patriot Act and swear off preventive nuclear attacks. I'd like to hear from the Romney supporters what their favorite policy is of their chosen candidate. What's most important that causes you to say, "Romney is clearly the best candidate"?

Also, what is your opinion on the eradication of personal freedoms in the Patriot Act, and what is your opinion of preventive nuclear strikes?

I want a candidate that will turn back the Patriot Act and swear off preventive nuclear attacks.

]]> By: Adam, San Mateo, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/12/poll-romney-surges-past-giuliani-mccain-in-new-hampshire/#comment-8827 Adam, San Mateo, CA Tue, 12 Jun 2007 21:42:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/12/poll-romney-surges-past-giuliani-mccain-in-new-hampshire/#comment-8827 "I’d sooner live under Saddam Hussein's rule than have Mitt Romney as president. Posted By Patrick, Cincinnati,OH" Why, Patrick? "I’d sooner live under Saddam Hussein's rule than have Mitt Romney as president. Posted By Patrick, Cincinnati,OH"

Why, Patrick?

]]> By: Philip, Monrovia, IN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/12/poll-romney-surges-past-giuliani-mccain-in-new-hampshire/#comment-8825 Philip, Monrovia, IN Tue, 12 Jun 2007 21:40:48 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/12/poll-romney-surges-past-giuliani-mccain-in-new-hampshire/#comment-8825 Mitt Romney is clear, concise, and oozes competence. I wouldn't care if he was a Druid and was raised on Mars, I'll support him. Imagine what he could do for Social Security and the deficit after he rescued the 2002 Olympics! President Mitt Romney has a nice ring to it! Mitt Romney is clear, concise, and oozes competence. I wouldn't care if he was a Druid and was raised on Mars, I'll support him. Imagine what he could do for Social Security and the deficit after he rescued the 2002 Olympics!

President Mitt Romney has a nice ring to it!

]]> By: Patrick, Cincinnati,OH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/12/poll-romney-surges-past-giuliani-mccain-in-new-hampshire/#comment-8821 Patrick, Cincinnati,OH Tue, 12 Jun 2007 21:29:31 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/12/poll-romney-surges-past-giuliani-mccain-in-new-hampshire/#comment-8821 I'd sooner live under Saddam Husseins rule than have Mitt Romney as president. I'd sooner live under Saddam Husseins rule than have Mitt Romney as president.

]]> By: S. Richard, Olathe, KS http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/12/poll-romney-surges-past-giuliani-mccain-in-new-hampshire/#comment-8820 S. Richard, Olathe, KS Tue, 12 Jun 2007 21:28:44 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/12/poll-romney-surges-past-giuliani-mccain-in-new-hampshire/#comment-8820 Keep up the good work, Mitt. Mr. Romney is extremely clever to keep focused on the early primary states, which are crucial to the nomination. Seeking higher national numbers is tempting, but ultimately irrelevant to the primary process in which nominees are decided. This is the problem which will face Fred Thompson like a brick wall- high national numbers, but trailing heavily in the primary states (outside the South). Mitt's playing it just right. Keep up the good work, Mitt.
Mr. Romney is extremely clever to keep focused on the early primary states, which are crucial to the nomination. Seeking higher national numbers is tempting, but ultimately irrelevant to the primary process in which nominees are decided. This is the problem which will face Fred Thompson like a brick wall- high national numbers, but trailing heavily in the primary states (outside the South).
Mitt's playing it just right.

]]> By: Russ Hackensack NJ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/12/poll-romney-surges-past-giuliani-mccain-in-new-hampshire/#comment-8810 Russ Hackensack NJ Tue, 12 Jun 2007 21:06:33 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/12/poll-romney-surges-past-giuliani-mccain-in-new-hampshire/#comment-8810 "Romney surges ahead in New Hampshire" WoW a Whole 304 Peeps, Now That is Science Thanks CNN One of the Questions the 304 where asked. 24. (REPUBLICAN PRIMARY VOTERS ONLY:) As you may know, the Republican presidential candidates debated on TV this past Tuesday night. Did you watch or listen to all of that debate, most of that debate, some of that debate, only a few minutes of that debate, or did you not watch or listen to any part of that debate? June 2007 All of it 13% Most of it 9% Some of it 19% Only a few minutes of it 12% Did not watch debate 47% No opinion * 47% of clueless people participated. "Romney surges ahead in New Hampshire"
WoW a Whole 304 Peeps, Now That is Science
Thanks CNN
One of the Questions the 304 where asked.
24. (REPUBLICAN PRIMARY VOTERS ONLY:) As you may know, the Republican presidential
candidates debated on TV this past Tuesday night. Did you watch or listen to all of that debate,
most of that debate, some of that debate, only a few minutes of that debate, or did you not watch
or listen to any part of that debate?
June
2007
All of it 13%
Most of it 9%
Some of it 19%
Only a few minutes of it 12%
Did not watch debate 47%
No opinion *
47% of clueless people participated.

]]> By: Trent Hill, Denham Springs, Louisiana http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/12/poll-romney-surges-past-giuliani-mccain-in-new-hampshire/#comment-8799 Trent Hill, Denham Springs, Louisiana Tue, 12 Jun 2007 20:49:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/12/poll-romney-surges-past-giuliani-mccain-in-new-hampshire/#comment-8799 The true story here is that Ron Paul is at 3%. The true story here is that Ron Paul is at 3%.

]]> By: Harry Smith Cleveland Ohio http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/12/poll-romney-surges-past-giuliani-mccain-in-new-hampshire/#comment-8798 Harry Smith Cleveland Ohio Tue, 12 Jun 2007 20:49:21 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/12/poll-romney-surges-past-giuliani-mccain-in-new-hampshire/#comment-8798 Go Romney!!! Thompson was a key supporter of McCain-Feingold and he was a heavy McCain supporter. Go Romney!!!

Thompson was a key supporter of McCain-Feingold and he was a heavy McCain supporter.

]]> By: Frank Choctaw, OK http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/12/poll-romney-surges-past-giuliani-mccain-in-new-hampshire/#comment-8797 Frank Choctaw, OK Tue, 12 Jun 2007 20:46:41 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/12/poll-romney-surges-past-giuliani-mccain-in-new-hampshire/#comment-8797 Ah, New Hampshire residents...The Budge Deficit should be your #1 concern. As the saying goes, "it's the economy stupid". However, I'd seriously doubt that you'll like 15% inflation. Please don't vote if you don't know or do the research. You're just ruining America by blind voting. Ah, New Hampshire residents...The Budge Deficit should be your #1 concern. As the saying goes, "it's the economy stupid". However, I'd seriously doubt that you'll like 15% inflation.

Please don't vote if you don't know or do the research. You're just ruining America by blind voting.

]]> By: Gary, Boston MA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/12/poll-romney-surges-past-giuliani-mccain-in-new-hampshire/#comment-8796 Gary, Boston MA Tue, 12 Jun 2007 20:44:46 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/12/poll-romney-surges-past-giuliani-mccain-in-new-hampshire/#comment-8796 Don't trust polls.. that is unless they are based on a large and widely distributed sample. A restricted sample of 300, or even 1000 is NOT believable. What it is.. is propaganda. Give me a nationwide distributed poll consisting of tens of thousands+, and maybe you will have my attention. Don't trust polls.. that is unless they are based on a large and widely distributed sample. A restricted sample of 300, or even 1000 is NOT believable. What it is.. is propaganda. Give me a nationwide distributed poll consisting of tens of thousands+, and maybe you will have my attention.

]]> By: Rocko, Austin, TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/12/poll-romney-surges-past-giuliani-mccain-in-new-hampshire/#comment-8792 Rocko, Austin, TX Tue, 12 Jun 2007 20:28:33 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/12/poll-romney-surges-past-giuliani-mccain-in-new-hampshire/#comment-8792 Romney is clearly the best candidate in the race. He will be our next president! Romney is clearly the best candidate in the race. He will be our next president!

]]> By: Chris Pensacola, FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/12/poll-romney-surges-past-giuliani-mccain-in-new-hampshire/#comment-8791 Chris Pensacola, FL Tue, 12 Jun 2007 20:27:33 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/12/poll-romney-surges-past-giuliani-mccain-in-new-hampshire/#comment-8791 Wow, 309 residents from New Hampshire. Now that's a sampling!! Isn't New Hampshire a blue state?? So why does this poll matter? Wait, I just saw this- Romney losing edge in New Hampshire - Politics - MSNBC.com We never know the truth anymore. :( Wow, 309 residents from New Hampshire. Now that's a sampling!!

Isn't New Hampshire a blue state?? So why does this poll matter?
Wait, I just saw this-

Romney losing edge in New Hampshire – Politics – MSNBC.com

We never know the truth anymore. :(

]]> By: Joseph Light, Provo, UT http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/12/poll-romney-surges-past-giuliani-mccain-in-new-hampshire/#comment-8789 Joseph Light, Provo, UT Tue, 12 Jun 2007 20:22:47 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/12/poll-romney-surges-past-giuliani-mccain-in-new-hampshire/#comment-8789 Anyone read Neil Postman's <i>Amusing Ourselves to Death</i>? They all appeared on TV and viewers chose the guy with the most hair. How many bald presidents have we had? How many since the invention of TV? Anyone read Neil Postman's Amusing Ourselves to Death? They all appeared on TV and viewers chose the guy with the most hair. How many bald presidents have we had? How many since the invention of TV?

]]> By: misa, columbus ohio http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/12/poll-romney-surges-past-giuliani-mccain-in-new-hampshire/#comment-8788 misa, columbus ohio Tue, 12 Jun 2007 20:22:18 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/12/poll-romney-surges-past-giuliani-mccain-in-new-hampshire/#comment-8788 only 41% of the primary voters polled actually watched the debate, with only 13% watching it in entirety. voters need to wake up and investigate each of the candidates issues and not rely on the media to sway their opinions!! ron paul 2008! only 41% of the primary voters polled actually watched the debate, with only 13% watching it in entirety.
voters need to wake up and investigate each of the candidates issues and not rely on the media to sway their opinions!!

ron paul 2008!

]]> By: Leroy Maxwell Tampa Florida http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/12/poll-romney-surges-past-giuliani-mccain-in-new-hampshire/#comment-8787 Leroy Maxwell Tampa Florida Tue, 12 Jun 2007 20:15:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/12/poll-romney-surges-past-giuliani-mccain-in-new-hampshire/#comment-8787 Whats most interesting to me is that 47% of the responders didn't even watch the debate, and that Ron Paul has gone from 1% to 3%. Whats most interesting to me is that 47% of the responders didn't even watch the debate, and that Ron Paul has gone from 1% to 3%.

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