if by 'thompson skids' you mean crashes and burns then OK, I can agree with that headline.

Somewhere there's a retirement home just waiting for him to register.

Combine this with the last Iowa poll released a few days ago, and in which Romney has a similar lead, and you'll know why many consider him the front-runner.

Wow! Now even the dinosaur polls are starting to go Paul's way. Better get ready people, a change is comin'

If Paul is gaining momentum with the "land line polls", he is going to have an AWESOME showing come election time. Hard to say if he'll pull it off yet, we'll have to wait to see how the internet voters turn out. We some action behind the talk to make it happen.

Maybe this report is an indication that CNN will stop hyping up CLINTON vs. GUILIANI…a match-up that will never happen.

You forgot to include one important fact about Mitt Romney. He was also Governor of Massachusetts, besides being a businessman and organizer of the SLC Winter Olympics.

Maybe this report is an indication that CNN will stop hyping up CLINTON vs. GUILIANI…a match-up that will never happen.
Posted By Major Man, Petersburg, VA : November 19, 2007 4:59 pm

Yep-Rudy doesn't stand a chance…

Romney's strong showing is a clear indication he knows how to run an effective organization. He's done it in business. He's done it for the Olympic Games. He's done it as Massachusetts governor. We could certainly use someone with his proven experience and success as our President.

While I generally lean democratic, I sincerely hope Ron Paul's support continues to climb. He's a no-nonsense straight shooter. Hope more people learn about him.

How can it be that the only African American conservative (Alan Keyes)does not get mentioned, shown in photos, and is apparently excluded from the November 28th debate?
The debate on November 28th should send a message of inclusion not exclusion by CNN.

What it comes down to is Fred Thompson is just a dumb basset hound looking idiot.

Ron Paul is the only honest candidate out there. That's why people are flocking to him. He's not like Mitt Romney who was pro-choice and now pro-life. Ron Paul hasn't changed his vote. Smart guy — and he should be giving the others a run for their money!

Each one of these guys is worse than the other, yes even including that nut Ron Paul.

I'd rather let somebody beat me over the head with a bat, over and over and over, than vote for any of these backwords candidates.

Republicans are officialy dry, the only thing left is illegal immigration, its the last card they have, and then it is bye bye republican party (as we know it). Whether any of these freaks wins this time or not, it is over…

…and its not too soon either.

Mitt Romney will be the GOP nominee and the 44th President of the USA because he is, by far, the most qualified candidate to ever run for president. Mitt has tremdous cross-funtional experience and owes his political career to the Democrats that elected him to the bluest state in America, Massachusetts. We need someone that can "work" with a Democrat Congress and that person is Mitt Romney. That's who I'm voting for.

Why can't you release the democratic result? I suspect another plot from the Clinton News Network. CNN is so shady.

Based on Romney's campaign strategy, it seems to me his entire concept of business is: "Throw money at it." I'm sorry, I want a president that will not spend the country to death.

I don't trust Romney. He's changed his opinion and stance on the issues so many times he looks like he has a split personality.

Comes as no suprise , I havent seen a sinlge image or story on thompson in the last 3 weeks .

He is well of radar , no media attention nothing .

Paul has a very simple, common sense, appealing message. Unfortunately, we don't live in the back woods anymore. We can't isolate ourselves from "them" anymore. We have to work with "them" even though "they" don't share our views. Read about Ron Paul's views and you'll see why he will never find a majority.

As an independent, my opinion is that there are only two candidates on the Republican side that could win the general election — Huckabee and McCain.

On the Democrat side, the only candidates that can win the general election are Biden, Dodd, Edwards, and Obama.

I can't wait to see where they place Paul in the next debate.

Paul's surge in the polls can be explained easily by 2 things:

1) People probably looked at their pay stubs.
2) Value of the US Dollar vs. Everything Else. (see Liberty Dollar Raid)

Citizens in NH have known of Giuliani for a long time and yet his numbers have been stagnant there for almost a year now. There is no way Giuliani will win the Republican nomination–nor should he.
Go Romney!!

Regarding Romney: "We could certainly use someone with his proven [business] experience and success as our President." Running a business is NOT the same as government. His success–dodging the draft during 'Nam by being a missionary? Bull! He's was too smarmy. Beware of those types.

Considering that the majority of Paul's support comes from people that would not be included in the group of 404 Republicans phoned by this pollster and the fact that Paul's supporters are guaranteed primary voters, it's beginning to look more and more likely he shakes this thing up.

Nice to see two Washington outsiders making waves. Romney is a financial genius and Paul is real conservative. The two brightest stars of this party, in my opinion.

Romney and Giuliani spent more than they raised in the third quarter. Romney: $11.4 million, Giuliani: $1.7 million. If Romney quit today, he would be millions of dollars in the red. That doesn't sound like running an "effective organization". What if those were our tax dollars?

Professor,
We're isolating ourselves from the "them" faster now than we ever have. Wars don't bring friendships. Peace and trade are what we need to do, and that agrees with what Ron Paul's platform is.

Romney is clearly the choice for Americans wanting positive change, unquestionable ethics, and charismatic leadership on a global scale. The more about Romney I read and see the more impressed I've become.

Looking at that picture, it looks like the cast of Batman villains from the old TV show. And the poll suggests no-one's thrilled with anyone, but Mitt holds up because he's so bland and inoffensive.

Safe and secure, he's the perfect bubblewrap candidate, except he can't even win his home state.

I really beginning to like Romney, I read his bio and it's amazing… MBA from Harvard and graduated Cum Laude from Harvard Law? Impressive! Plus, I've met many Mormons and they are the hardest working, most ethical, family oriented people I've ever met. Finally somebody I can feel good about voting for!

For all the management-imbued talk of these candidates, such as how they "get things done", just look at what our current president (MBA Harvard) has got us. Be wary of any Republican candidate who sees no difference between running a company and running a firm. We can sell our shares, buy another company's products, or work elsewhere, but we can't live without a government that cares about ALL of its citizens.

I don't get it. Romney looks like the only guy who's bright, honest, intelligent, charismatic, family oriented and a natural no-nonsense leader. I think he's the only intelligent informed choice. Have you seen this guys resume? He's amazing!

The funny part is all the GOP candidates are running on the premise that they are the only one who can beat Clinton. And the only time they can get any press is when they critisize Clinton. I dont see any of the Democrats saying that they are the best suited to beat Romney/Guillani/McCain and considering that only about 25% of the electrorate is republican and about 40% consider themselves Democrat and the rest independents , who by the way are leaning Democrat by 80-20% margin , it does not matter who gets the nomination. Come election day He is gonna get creamed.

Excellent point Kevin! Running a business is not like a government! I don't trust Romney anyway! After Bush, I have just had enough of Republicans. I may have some Republican friends, but, right now, I don't want another in the WH.

What? Comparing Romney to Bush is like comparing a laser to a light bulb (and a dim one at that). I'm a Democrat, but even I know enough to vote for the best man for the job. I hate to admit it, but Romney outclasses every other candidate period.

I'm a Democrat too, but it's Country first and Political Affiliation second. I went to one of his speeches to find fault and ended up a fan. He is amazing. Bright, funny, sincere and dominating. He'll definitely be our 44th President, and deserves it as much as we do!

Yeah - because we're not isolating the world as it is…right…

Ron Paul is honest, hard working, very smart and he believes in this country. In addition, he's consistent. NOW THAT'S CHANGE! Clinton is not

Ron Paul is moving up rather quickly in the polls and still his support is clearly being under-reported for several reasons.

Much of Ron Paul's support comes from people who have not previously voted or who are not/were not previously registered as Republicans. Pollsters also call land lines, which skews the results in favor of other candidates and away from Ron Paul's younger, tech savvy supporters who use cell phones. There are other reasons to believe that Paul's support is higher than polls show. This will become obvious on election day.

The media can stop referring to Ron Paul as an "ex-Libertarian" now. We know that. It is irrelevant. As a life member of the Libertarian Party, I am proud of Ron Paul and support him……as the Republican candidate that he is.

Remember, Ronald Reagan was a "former Democrat." So what? The party label is not relevant. It is the candidate's positions on the issues that matters. And Ron Paul is correct on the issues.

Great picture! Romney has almost twice as many votes as anyone else. He is head and shoulders above the rest!

Gee CNN, any reason you're hooking Romney's name with Paul's. Just can't cut Romney any slack, no matter how well he does.

Rudy has VP written all over him. Now the question is, does Mitt want him?

Gov. Romney is amazing to me. Just getting elected to Massachusetts, the stronghold of Sen. Kennedy and home of millions of liberals, is unbelievable. But he has so many positives in his column, the strongest of which is his family-oriented life, that you sometimes forget he achieved the almost-impossible feat of winning a very blue state !

Heck…if Teddy Kennedy could beat Romney (for Senate in 1994) Hillary can certainly do the job as well.

Lets let the debates continue, the canidates will make binding or nonbinding statements, then we the people vote, count the votes in public view, Then we have our winner!
Ron Paul, gets my vote!

I think that Ron Paul is the one candidate on the Republican party that can set this country back on the right path. I am surprised at how consistent his record is, and I believe he has a chance at winning the Republican nomination.

Joe: I don't think that Paul really supports trade like you say he does. His position is to withdraw from all major trade pacts and organizations, plus pretty much every other international organization (I would assume because they interfere with US's sovereignty). I'm not anti- or pro-Paul, but I consider that isolationist and definitely not pro-trade. Just throwing it out there.

Charles, is Keyes even running this time around? I didn't think he was. He hasn't been on any forum I've visited.

Lev, man you're a hateful person. I respect the fact you're a socialist, but you should treat people with respect. I'll keep my vote for Ron Paul over getting beat down the bat, which will happen when all our rights are taken away if anyone else wins. No one will listen to you if you are salty, so back up and debate like a gentleman.

Professor, it's easy to love the world and join the festivities, but it takes courage and leadership to make radical changes.

To all the other Romney supports. Congrats on using your constitutional rights to vote. You are set in your way and I can only join you in voting for Paul. I just wanted to rebuff the idea that we "have to" have a President with "executive" experience. We need a revolutionary leader during this time. Romney can't and won't save our dollar. As a business man it doesn't make sense. Did Jefferson, Washington, Adams, Lincoln, and Jackson have business and executive experience?

It's going to take a new Washington to renew the world. Paul is the only one crazy enough to do it.

Ron Paul will surprise many naysayers. He is getting real, active support.

I'm tired of people calling Dr. Paul an isolationist. He is a non-interventionist–BIG difference. He is for trade with countries and not for being the world's political nanny. This is exactly what Thomas Jefferson had in mind and would still be effective policy today.

Seems like people are coming to their senses about Romney. Go Mitt Go… in the same vein, because everyone in this stream is being so positive, Hillary Clinton is one impressive woman, I am proud that people in this country recognize what a talented and smart leader she is… I saw her in the Democratic Debate and she kicked…
She was the only one in that debate that made sense on all topics… I wish her the best… but Romney will be our next President.

susan mark

I wouldn't trust a flip-flopper like Flip Flopney any further than I could throw them. They just pander in which ever direction the winds of power are blowing. As a leader in the Mormon cult, Flip Flopney was pro-life; as a candidate for Mass. Gov., he suddenly became pro-abortion (and governed as an EXTREME PRO-ABORTIONIST); now that the path to President goes through Iowa and since he would need to appeal to the largest part of the Republican base, the social conservatives, he's decided that he's pro-life again! I'm sure that he'll change his mind, yet again, after he doesn't need us any more! Wake up people - Liars do exactly that - They lie! Fooled us once Flip Flopney - shame on you! Fooled us twice - Shame on you and us, too! It won't work a 3rd time, though Flipper! We're on to your modus operandi. By the way, you are WASTING many millions of your personal dollars. You might just as well save that money by getting out of the race now. Oh, by the way, do you believe that Jesus and Lucipher are brothers? Every Mormon so-called missionary that I've asked has had to admit that they do believe that. Come on, America - that's not the kind of stuff that you want your leader firmly believing in! Jesus and Satan himself are brothers?! You don't even have to be remotely Christian to know that is absolutely wacky! Vote for ANYone other than this lying, manipulitive dope who obviously thinks that he can simply purchase our Presidency!

McCain should have been fed to the rats when the NVA had the chance

mitt's a slick snake, fred and john mccain are one step from moving into Shady Acres, rudy's an immature, corrupt, hated hot head, huckabee and paul sound okay for a second then they go into their crazy talk…it's a pack of losers over here.

Come on Ron Paul!! He is the only Republican I will vote for.

Congrats Mitt Romney ! According to the "Encyclopedia Mittanica," as Governor, Mitt had to work with an 85% Democratic Legislature and was still successful with conservative programs and implementations

Gov. Romney turned the Mass. legislature's $250 million retroactive capital gains tax increase into a $250 million tax refund. ["Romney Signs Bill Abolishing Retroactive Tax," Boston Bus. Journal, 12/8/05]

Gov. Romney closed an inherited $ 3 billion shortfall without tax increases. ["Romney Candidacy puts Mass. Economy in Spotlight," New York Times, 3/16/07]

Gov. Romney has championed traditional marriage and fought efforts to redefine the institution of marriage. ["Romney: One Man, One Woman," The Manchester Union Leader, 4/4/07]

Gov. Romney funded abstinence education for the first time in Massachusetts' Classrooms {"State Widens Teaching of Abstinence," Boston Globe, 4/21/06]

Gov. Romney vetoed a bill to expand stem cell research that included embryo-destructive methods. ["Massachusetts' Gov. Romney Delivers on Promise to Veto Stem Cell Bill," AP 5/27/05]

Gov. Romney took action to enforce immigration laws. ["Troopers Can Arrest Illegal Immigrants In Romney Deal," Boston Globe 12/3/06]

New Hampshire voters are smarter than you think. When the word gets out about Ron Paul's Klan and Nazi supporters; the 9/11 Truthers; and Holocaust Deniers (guess who Mel Gibson's dad is backing!) and other tin-foil hat wearing supporters, he's cooked.

bpitt
Before you anoint Romney, have you not remembered he is totally pro Iraq War and has said publicly, "We need more Quantanomos, not get rid of one!" \
Don't you Republicans care?

What cracks me up is that some people complain about the economy not being good, yet they also say Oh, noooo, we don't want someone who is a good businessman in the WH!"

I do want someone who is good at business in the WH. I don't want a Democrat who thinks financial smarts means raising my FICA payroll taxes.

No matter who wins this election, we all still lose. It's an American tradition.

Romney is anti 2nd amendment. If he is anti one bill of right, he surely will be anti another…

Those concerned with the economy really need to take a harder look at Paul. He's a proponent of the Austrian school of economics of which few people are even familiar. It is spot on. I went to business school at the U. of Chicago, and I can tell you that they don't even teach it there. He really understands taxes, spending, unemployment, trade, etc. In addition, the guy has never voted for a tax increase. It would be nice to have someone in office who can back up the rhetoric with action and let people decide for themselves how their dollars should be allocated.

They should really say "404 Republicans polled, but only 20 will show up to vote in the primaries, and of the 20 showing up 15 will be rabid Ron Paul supporters because most of those polled don't really care about their candidate." Get ready for change, because apathy is going to do this country good for once.

I would like to thank Redstate . com for their excellent display of what a Giuliani-America will look like. More controlled media and less freedom. Their redaction of comments by true patriots and true conservatives inspired me to donate $500 (again) to the country's greatest living patriot, Ron Paul.

I can't believe the number of people I have heard or read say, "Romney is TOO polished, TOO good, so he can't be trusted" or "Romney seems shady." I don't know what they are talking about. Here is a candidate that people recognize as being morally good and yet they don't trust that. Or they say he has "issues" that I can't seem to find in all my research. Or that his business experience can't be compared to government experience. Hello people!!! It seems those with the most government experience seem to be the candidates that cause the most problems. They are compromised by years of back-scratching and have political IOU's to pay. Here is a businessman who has successful principles that worked in business that he wants to apply to government. Our government needs a good business audit to root out the inefficiencies. This is what he has promised to do. Why is that bad? Perhaps we don't deserve such a candidate to represent our country, one who advocates for family values, marriage, strong borders, strong military etc. I guess we need to embrace what we have become as a nation, slipping morally and economically, by electing a president who is qualified to stay the current downhill course. High values, proven results, and optimism should not be held against a candidate. They should be an advantage.

Ron Paul 2008!

Why do so many people care about Romney's "experience"? Would you vote for the devil if he had successfully run a billion dollar business?

I guess, sure, if you're looking for a pro-war, big government Republican, Romney's executive experience could be a deciding factor. But I'd rather vote for someone with the right ideas, like no aggressive wars, less government spending and thus less taxes, a stronger dollar, etc.

Ron Paul is the truth.

You heard it here first: The GOP ticket will be Romney-Huckabee.

Hey, where's the story about Obama beating Hillary up and down Iowa? We all know whomever wins the Dems nod will win the White House so why isn't that poll the top story? Could it be that the Clinton News Network is up to their old tricks again? I'm sure Vinod Gupta's poll has Hillary up 83 points, though, so that will balance all the bad karma running around the Hawkeye state for the "inevitable" one.

Look who has the real mometum. Ron Paul has doubled to 8 percent in NH. Ron Paul is the true conservative voice of liberty. Vote with your principles, not with the pack. Support Ron Paul.

I'm a Romney supporter, but I am not too excited about this poll's results. The reason for my cautious optimism is that this year, more than ever before, New Hampshire and Iowa don't matter. They are small states and there is so much unhappiness about the war and uncontrolled spending that people who never voted in primaries before will be out in force nationwide. That bodes well for Giuliani, and possibly for Paul. Ultimately I think that we won't have a nominee until the last group of primaries. I hope that wins in Iowa and New Hampshire will propel Romney into the lead in other states, but Giuliani still leads in national polls so I take nothing for granted.

ron paul but if he shakes up rudy then im happy..im leaning democrat anyway,i dont think im gonna trust a rep.in that white house,for along time 7 years,of debt…that does hurt Our Granchildren terribly.

Ron Paul's numbers jumped from 4 to 8 per cent. He is doubling his polling percentage at every stage. And this with little,if any, mainstream help! All on a frugal budget! At this pace he is likely to be at 25-30 percent by the primary. The prospects of another money bomb on December 16 should propel his candidacy exponentially.

These are exciting days, my friends of liberty!

I completely concur with Charlynn of Florida. I too, am a Democrat and agree that Romney outshines the rest of the bunch by a country mile.
The Republicans need to look no further. The only albatross now on their backs is the southern Protestant bigotry which they will have to pander to. Oh well. Too bad for them. It looks like Hillary will be in the Oval Office soon.

how can they even say whose ahead when 56% of voters are still undecided.

Ron Paul moving up the Polls is a good thing. The more voters that find out about him, the more votes he will get. Hopefully enough voters will realize he is for real, and Mr Paul will be able to make a serious run for President. Ron Paul is the only real Conservative running for President in the Republican Party! Definitely not a NEO-Liberal like the rest of the field, or the current President!!!!!!

Maybe if Senator Thompson had voted to remove Clinton from office - rather than wimp out because he wasn't convinced that lying under oath in a court of law was a high crime or misdemeanor for someone who swore to uphold the Constitution - he'd be higher in the polls.

"Romney outclasses every other candidate period." - Charlynn, Florida

Romney is said to be brilliant. It's not his IQ that bothers me or his religion (which is no nuttier than anyone else's). It is his Wall Street orientation. To economic Conservatives, America is a nation of corporations and millionaires. They are the only citizens in his world. Those in the bottom 99% of the income distribution are not particularly interesting or to be considered.

Bush, though much less gifted, is from the same perspective. Of the Republicans, only Huckabee, I think, gives a rat's nether parts about the middle and lower classes.

Of the Democrats, I think Edwards and Richardson have the most middle-class orientation. My vision for America is a huge middle class with no real poverty. I'd like to see a much larger, much poorer upper class. We don't need billionaires. They cause a lot more trouble than they are worth. If a man has, say, a hundred million in assets, what good does another hundred million do him? He can do anything he wants for the rest of his life. Let him retire to a life of active volunteerism and make room for others of equal talent in the economy.

I had the honor to meet Dr Paul in Philadelphia. He is kind, genuine and
smart.

President Huckabee.

Sounds like the same old cries for change, but the lack of guts to vote for real change to me! I see an awful lot of "I don't trust Romney" but not a single "I don't trust Ron Paul." I see a lot of "I want experience." How about 10 terms as a Congressman, voting against raising taxes and expanding the power of the federal government? Talking about experience… how about leaving Congress for 12 years and coming back and winning again, with the same platform? That's Ron Paul, kids. Don't want a president that will spend the country to death? That's Dr. Paul to you! He'll never find a majority; that's true because he votes for what he knows is right and doesn't go along with the in-crowd. Work with lying politicians who continue to perpetuate the downward spiral this country has been in for years? No thanks, we need fresh ideas, new leadership, and a positive message. That's Hope for America and the people will speak up for it if they have the guts to vote their conscience and not what the media tells them. We just can't trust anyone else but ourselves and Ron Paul stands for self-reliance.

Romney is a master at doubletalk. It's no wonder he's got the public snowed. That's what it takes to be successful in business and if that's what it takes to win the White House, we're all worse off than I ever thought we were.

Hey watch what you say about Romney "dodging" the draft. I think our 42nd president decided around that time that he would go across the sea and study in England for a while… so why aren't people upset at Clinton, who was elected anyways besides the fact he "dodged" the war?
Give Romney some credit. He devoted two years of his life to his church and they sent him to France. Clinton went to a different country and in fact demonstrated against Vietnam! So where is the base for that attack on Romney?
People voted Clinton in, so people will vote Romney, also…

Ron Paul is the only honest candidate out there. That's why people are flocking to him. He's not like Mitt Romney who was pro-choice and now pro-life. Ron Paul hasn't changed his vote. Smart guy — and he should be giving the others a run for their money!

Posted By TC Minneapolis MN

TC - Can you please list several Ron Paul's accomplishments? I am tired of hearing from his supporters that he is an honest and smart guy. Is this all he's got? Put some meat on the bone, please? Your "honest" and "smart" remarks are getting to be very lame.

Romney all the way! Romney 08!

I can't wait for Governor Romney to get his hands on Washington.

Romney is a continuation of the same right-wing hidden agenda, coverup, closed doors government we have now. A vote for Mit is a vote for another erogant fascist leader who has already spoke out against states rights and needs a LAWYER to consult him on the constitution. Give him a copy, RP.

Great news!
Ron Paul doubles his support.
Is it possible that an actual Republican will be chosen to run in the Primary?

Refreshing..there is hope for the country.
I'm proud of Ron Paul, and the folks with newly opened eyes.

Charlyn, I agree, I usually vote Democratic but shudder at the thought of the Dems controlling all 3 branches, it's never good for the country, as we have seen…the more I read about Mitt the more I like him or Paul on the GOP side and wouldn't mind Obama on the Dem side…

I've never heard so many real people upbeat about Romney. How many of you are paid for by his campaign? The man toes the line on the Iraq War, so he's lost my vote right off the bat. Even worse, he has 5 sons and none of them are in the military. I'm in the military and I don't even believe in the whole lie anymore. America needs to return to its constitutional roots and vote for Ron Paul who, by the way, is a former Air Force flight surgeon. No more imperialism and no more inflation!

Wow, reading these comments is seems that Ron Paul's opponents are nut cases.

Texas Professor:

Mr. Paul agrees that we need to work with other people, and I'd suggest that he supports open trade, travel, and relations more strongly than any other candidate. Further, we can be sure his devotion to those concepts is genuine, not merely a fleeting product of political expediency. He merely believes that our government should not butt into the internal affairs of other countries, or attempt to spread our values and interest by force (directly or indirectly). He has pretty good logical, historical, and philosophical arguments to back him up. What is it about modern society that has suddenly made that concept insane? (By the way, I tend to think we should exercise our power around the world to advance "good", but given Mr. Paul's character and other policies, and the fact that his foreign policy would work out just fine and save hundreds of billions of dollars each year, I will support him anyway.)

Joe, then you'd better get Ron Paul's official campaign web site to start being informative. The ISSUES section is terrible. The text of his speeches should be posted there along with links to video, and he should have a blog on his site. Why not? It is his campaign site, right. I can figure out where many of the other candidates stand on the issues from their campaign web sites. Ron Paul, not so clear. I understand that I could read his books, etc, but he needs more on his official campaign web site if he wants to reach the mainstream.

How anyone could vote for "Drag Queen" Guiliani or "Captain Kolob" Mitt Romney is beyond me. Simply type in Guiliani Drag into Google and you'll see what I mean. Romney, if he's a good Mormon, believes him God lives on the planet Kolob. Again, Google Mormon Kolob and you'll see what I mean. Viva Ron Paul!

Oh brother, how did a article about Thompson suddenly become all about that idiot Ron Paul? Ohhhhh he's got some momentum going. What, that means his numbers have come just up to the side of the gutter???
Loser + loser still equals, oh I dont know, LOSER..

Whoever thought Thompson would be another Reagan must have been surprised to see the veteran actor flub his lines during the GOP debates.
Then there's Ron Paul: He started the summer at around 1%. Doubled to 2% and by early fall, he was at 4%. Now he's doubled again to 8%. At that rate of growth, he could win NH.

There are a lot of urban legends floating around about Mormon beliefs and a couple are on this thread, also personal accounts that ring false with mainstream Mormonism. If you really want to know what they believe and how they believe it, the most pure source is lds.org or an active LDS friend/neighbor/co-worker. You won't get real info off this thread or others like it. They have an agenda to twist and malign. Good news is America is growing up and more people are walking away from anti-Mormonism than picking it up. Bigotry is out of style.

Mitt Romney has executive-style hair so he would make a great president. Regrettably, that is the state of the average voter. Joe Biden is what we need. He isn't gaggling on a silver spoon and he has more foreign affairs experience than any other republican or democratic candidate. Pay attention to what the man says (even if the media don't). Vote Joe.

S. Rainsford North Woodstock NH,

You're about a year late with that news bro. Although it doesn't reflect on Ron Paul, many good and bad people are for him. I'm sure many gang members and Black Panthers are for Obama. What cares what color someone is?

The main thing we need to be concerned about is the bankers and communists who are behing all the others. When commy rule comes down, it won't matter what color you are then.

By the way, I deny the holocaust. What, are you going to put me in jail for my beliefs? I didn't say I don't like Jews. I like the ones from the bible surely. Why can't I say the holocaust and global warming are false?

Laura,
You have just stated every reason that Romney will NEVER win the general election. We've had our fill of 'compassionate conservatism' now go back under a rock and read your bible.

Ron Paul is like that friend you have with 90% good ideas…its the other 10% that are scarey - he's a nut job….eliminating the CIA and FBI….and isolating the US (in a global economy) - I know you want change….but a Ron Paul is not what the country needs…we no longer need the right wing candidates (who isolate the "moderate" middle) and we don't need a left/socialist candidate who also isolates the "moderate" middle - so….that leaves the only moderate running…Giuliani…like it or not…he's the only moderate running…its time to end the fringes of the party running the game

Lets get something straight. Romney's a phony and an opportunist. As governor he was traveling out of the state two years running for president out of a four year term in MA . He used the state and people as a stepping stone. He had the state borrow to balance the budget. He left the state with a more than billion dollar deficit. His model health plan is already in the red. He saved the olympics with a massive bailout from the federal government. He avoided military service by being a missionary in Paris (that's tough). He's sales man, he'll say or do anything to make the sale like "evolve " his positions. He'll smile as he robs you blind and sends you children off to war.. He's also wicked thin skinned. He'll be cut to ribbons in the general election. I don't care about his religion. It's just as wacky as all the others, it's just a more recent wacky religion.

While elections are certainly rigged and voters manipulated by the media, it is reassuring to see that some semblance of our democratic process is emerging in the collapse of the Fred Thompson campaign.

Thank God conservative voters aren't being duped again into thinking a guy with a slow southern accent who could crack some good one-liners at the bar is a qualification for running our government. We learned that lesson the hard way, but at least we learned it.

Chris, Middletown:
"Giuliani…like it or not…he's the only moderate running…its time to end the fringes of the party running the game"

Right, let's all go down the path of endless war and financial ruin together!

I'm a small government man who doesn't like any of the Democrats, but I will not, under any circumstances, vote for Giuliani. The man is so authoritarian, so war-mongering, I'd actually feel compelled to buy myself a gun on January 20, 2009.

And how would Ron Paul isolate the US? He wants to trade and talk with everybody. Or are bombs the new global language?

After reviewing ALL the cadidates dems/reps I have come to the conclusion that RON PAUL would be the best person for the job! He's getting my vote!

RON PAUL 2008!

Thompson's skids? Gross! Looks like CNN is getting into the Fred Thompson/Adult Diapers humor.

Chad Spence,

During my 29 years of being a Mormon, I've never heard of the planet Kolob. Thanks for educating me!

Ken,
I'm glad you think serving as a missionary in Paris is a walk in the park, but it's no vacation. I actually served in the south of France (beautiful white sand beaches, palm trees), but I can tell you if you knew anything about what missionaries sacrifice on their missions, it won't seem like a vacation. You don't see friends or family for two years, no dating girls, no suntanning on the beach, no shopping the local boutiques, etc. You go door to door almost every day for two years (almost 3 in Romney's case) rejected by 99% of the people you talk to.

And as for "ditching the draft," he left for his mission in '66, the war started in '69, so he was at the end of his mission. He must have had some magical hingdsight to know to leave when he did to not go to a war that hadn't started yet!

Romney is a totally cool guy who is not desperate for the Presidency the way Billary is. He will bring the world's greatest military back into the full glory and honor it deserves. He will not stand by while tax dollars are frettered away on Woodstock Museums when that money should be going to veterans' care. He will not raise anyone's taxes. He will try to return America to a family-oriented place. Let the liberal hordes denigrate our nation and allow our children to become adults at age ten. Let the liberals try to turn our country into a communist state. With Mitt Romney as our leader, we're in good hands .

Any idea if NH Primary votes are going to be hand counted?

Or is the vote being decided by Diebold as in the Iowa straw poll?

I'm starting to notice that CNN is no longer labeling Dr. Ron Paul as "long shot" this is such good news. i am sooo happy that Ron Paul is starting to get up in these polls. i love the Constutition, i love personal freedom, therefore i will vote Ron Paul 2008!

Come on CNN! That's two posts of mine you refused to publish. What's the matter, don't like the truth getting out?

Anybody who claims Ron Paul isn't for free trade just doesn't understand his positions. I suggest you go on youtube and watch some of his speeches and you might get it. Withdrawing from international trade organizations and removes artificial constraints placed on US trade by those organizations, by the federal government, and protects US sovereignty. Ron Paul is all about inclusion: working with other nations instead of attacking them, working with Congress to get back to the Constitutional values that founded this country, working with the people to police themselves and protect their own rights and property, and to take care of themselves instead of the welfare state so many people would like to see, giving up their own freedom to others.

Talk about family values, Paul has many children and grandchildren, didn't let them get into debt going to college, opposes abortion in practice and in theory, delivered over 4000 babies as an OB, supports Second Amendment protection rights and property rights. Just because we take care of our own, that doesn't mean we crawl into a shell and ignore the world. Diplomacy and free trade all over the world promotes trust and cooperation, not division and aggression like the current US policy.

Get it right people and do your research to know what the men really stands for!

I can't wait for Ron Paul to be the new President!

Do any of you know about Mormonism and how crazy it is? Read Jon Krakower's UNDER THE BANNER OF GOD and find out. Maybe it shouldn't matter, and maybe Christianity is just as crazy, but it'll make you think.

As far as his RESUME that many are so excited about. This is PRESIDENT we're talking about. This guy is in no way qualified to lead our country.

And to those who think Ron Paul is crazy, or that his ideas are, remember that he is PRAGMATIC as to what he would be able to achieve. His foreign policy ideas are interesting and must be looked at in the LONG TERM.

The only candidate other than Paul who I think could lead us is JOE BIDEN. Check him out.

Can someone please list some of Ron Paul's accomplishments? I am tired of hearing from his supporters that he is an honest and smart guy. Is this all he's got? Put some meat on the bone, please? Your "honest" and "smart" remarks are getting to be very lame.

If the value of the US dollar continues to sink we will be in serious trouble. Your bank accounts are being continually devalued through further spending and borrowing. Our "economic prosperity" right now is a sham - its based on borrowed money and an injection of currency into the markets. Where the Canadian Dollar used to be worth $0.62, its greater than $1. The Euro has appreciated from $0.80 to $1.40 nowadays. Britich pound used to be worth $1.4, now its greater than $2. Why is this? Cause the US government keeps printing and borrowing money, and spending it. The only candidate who has a clear plan to fix this is Ron Paul. Without serious change we are facing the possibility of hyperinflation, and increasingly rising costs. Oil will continue to rise to reflect the currency devaluation - pretty soon it will reach $4 a gal because Europeans have more spending power due to the value of their currency - and it will be cheaper for them, the chinese, and other foreign countries in relation to us since oil is priced in the US Dollar.

Clyde,

That's the most I've laughed in some time. Good stuff.

Chris

Mitt Romney scares me (not as much as Guliani). I'm reading a book called "Shattered Dreams" about life as a Mormon wife. That religion makes Islam look liberal. Romney has flip flopped on his stands as a result of trying to get elected.

Only one man is a true statesman, honest, forthcoming about his views and philosophy with 10 terms in Congress. His views are based on the Constitution and favors the American citizens over the war mongering machine. He's our best friend. If only those threatened by his candidacy would cease and desist trying to spin his views. I'm reading Ron Paul's book right now and it brings tears to my eyes of something we lost in this country, something basic–a government of the people, by the people, and for the people. God Bless Ron Paul!

I just don't like how Romney has been attacking the other candidates as much as he has. A month or two back that's all I remember seeing is that Romney was either attacking Guiliani for "safe havens" for illegals, or he was attacking Obama for nitpicky stuff that Obama was actually right for. I'm sick and tired of all that political attacking crap. Same with Clinton. Clinton might be more hypocritical than Romney.
This is why I like Obama the best. Even though he has been attacking a little bit recently, he still at least tries to stay away from attacking others for his benefit.

To all the hopeful smiling candidates: What will you do to stem the rampant loss of "blue-collar" and "white-collar" outside of the United States? My guess…it isn't even on your radar.

Dear Professor (and everyone else confused about Ron Paul's stances),

The "Issues" section is pretty sparse. Check under "Learn" and "Dr. Paul's Writings" for more details and information.

I appreciate Congressman Paul's candor. If he had same amount of time and the same questions as the "top-tier" candidates in debates his numbers would probably be higher. Anyone who advocates small government, less spending, lower taxes and a more sane foreign policy definitely has my support and vote.

I think that the people who are running the land line polls are going to be very surprised after the primaries. They need to realize that a lot of people don't even have land lines anymore and that there are a lot of people paying attention to politics this year that have not voted in over 20 years because they were so sick and tired of business as usual. They realized that the major media tended to only cover the candidates that they felt had the most drama in their lives so that they could sell more airtime and newspapers. This time people have more ways to get information than the old way of just the television and newspaper. Ron Paul's voting history can be verified on the government sites and even though I don't agree with all of his ideas I appreciate the fact that his voting record has been consistent. He is the only candidate who takes his oath to protect the constitution seriously. GO RON PAUL.

After being involved in political action for 20 years, I learned the hard way to pick a candidate with a long and I mean long track record. I also learned not to be swayed by the arugument "but they can't win." Get in and support them and they will win.

Now this is a BRIEF overview of Ron Paul's record. Because I see on here a lot of people asking why do we keep saying that he's honest and whatnot. So just remember when these other candidates are giving these promises, that they're track record shows their inconsistencies. But for Ron Paul, here's his CONSISTENCIES:

rief Overview of Congressman Paul’s Record:

He has never voted to raise taxes.
He has never voted for an unbalanced budget.
He has never voted for a federal restriction on gun ownership.
He has never voted to raise congressional pay.
He has never taken a government-paid junket.
He has never voted to increase the power of the executive branch.

He voted against the Patriot Act.
He voted against regulating the Internet.
He voted against the Iraq war.

He does not participate in the lucrative congressional pension program.
He returns a portion of his annual congressional office budget to the U.S. treasury every year.

Congressman Paul introduces numerous pieces of substantive legislation each year, probably more than any single member of Congress.

But don't listen to me though, search him out for yourself. That's what I did…reading is fundamental.

Ron Paul wiped the stage with all the other candidates.

It is horrible how many religious bigots we have in this country who make such horrible statements about ones beliefs. Mitt Romney served a mission as every male Mormon is encouraged to do. At age 19, they go and serve God. Whether or not you agree with the faith, understand that they do it because they love God and they pay their own way in order to serve. They go because they want to serve others. Get the facts straight. Stop the uneducated blasts!

Simply put, I support the United States Constitution and therefore I support Ron Paul for President!

We have too much political residue from the past several years, Obama does not have this political residue, instead off adding to this he is willing to jump right in and try to straighten things out. Alot of the candidates are well qualified on both sides, I agree. Obama has spent time as a state congressman and just recently a US Congressman so his values and ideas are still intact (not as corrupted from reality as most others) If we want to see any change in the debt or current domestic problems we have accumulated it will be a long road but a road which will bring about change.
So Im not saying vote one way or the other but simply ask yourself do you want to see change or should we just stick to the basic plan which we have right now?

AMERICAN DILEMMA OF TYRANNY OR LIBERTY —

By definition, tyranny exists when the elected government opposes the will the majority of the American People. Today, the sacrificial illegal Iraq War on behalf Israel continues, the occupation of America by illegal aliens continues, the obstruction to completion of the border fence continues, the wealthy criminals behind the subprime mortgage scam continue to plot, the threat of recession and inflation continues to increase, the subversion of traditional religious practices continues, and women continue to be sanctioned to sacrifice the lives of their children. —

Now, several of the leading presidential candidates, desperate to get elected, have been caught repeatedly deceiving the American People by hypocrisy, lying, slandering, or cheating during debates; openly dishonoring both their Christian God and their sacred Constitution. —

The dilemma for the American People is whether to continue to live with ruinous tyranny for another 4 years; or, to revolt against the Neo-Lib and Neo-Con tyrants who are treasonously sacrificing the wealth and blood of the American People, to compensate powerful domestic and foreign lobbies for their vast sums of donated money.

As an African American, I have no doubt about Barack Obama's ability to run this country. However, I will support Hillary Clinton all the way because I believe if she can pick up where her husband left off, we will have a great Country again.

I am an 11 year-Veteran who has been travelling quite extensively, never had we have more respect than when Bill Clinton was in the White House. We seem to care about internal issues, rightfully so, but, we also must care about our moral standing and authority around the world. The International community used to look up to us when Clinton was there and the genuinely loved us. Now, most of us hide the fact that we're Americans. That's must change.

If one's looking for reasons to back Hillary Clinton, just over look the fact that there were a few scandals; just look at what where accomplished:

A lot of job creation
A balanced Budget
A great Economy which lifted my family out of poverty
Most importantly, our moral authority was outstanding around the world.

I want to see that again. With Hillary in the White House, I believe there won't be any such scandals, in fact, there will be more order in our government.

So, I call upon all Democrats today to support Hillary Clinton, despite the fact that some of the Republicans are trying to set the Party up for failure. They just want him to win the primaries so that they can beat him in the Fall. Do not believe the hype. Do what's right; support Hillary Clinton for a sure victory in the general elections.

Despite all this "Rawn Pawl" spam we have here.. I think Romney has New Hampshire.

I do not understand Americans who want to vote for a man who will not pledge allegience to the flag, and whose Muslim background was emphasized when he was sworn into his office as a US Senator with his hand on the Koran. Where would a man who is not a patriot lead us in this treacherous world?

Dear America
Your news coverage is so one sided and bias, it's like watching the suppressed Russian people back in the 1980's. You really dont see all the information, campaigns and the false information which is spoon fed to you. I am so glad to see so many of you waking up and finding out whats really going on.
The American image overseas is terrible, Iv'e even met Americans who pretend they are Canadians rather than get into a debate about how there country is seen as an invading war mongering, money grabbing nation of the elite and the blind.
Do yourselves a huge favour, become friends with the world again and get someone who tells it as it is, not some apple pie story told with fake sparkle teeth.
Your counrty used to be great, please make it great again. If you want to see who will look after you just look at who is being funded and by what means. Dont vote for anybody which takes money from business, go for the guy who is funded by the people.
Ron Paul

As an 18 year old Australian I am a firm ally of the United States! If I were American I would without any doubt vote for Ron Paul! Ron Paul’s history alone is superior to any other candidate from both the Republican and Democratic Party.
Mike Huckabee is a joke! Mike Huckabee generates superficial political propaganda like:
• Mike Huckabee signed a bill but never followed through with signing an agreement with the Department of Homeland Security to secure training for state police officers-thus not being to enforce federal immigration law! So if you desire a President to be all talk but no action then vote for Mike Huckabee!
• "This is a policy difference, but the facts are the facts — under Governor Huckabee's administration, there was never even any effort to begin negotiating with Homeland Security," said former state Rep. Jeremy Hutchinson, the Republican who sponsored the 2005 law.
• In 1999 Mike Huckabee, despite numerous critical warnings, directly pushed for the release of Wayne Dumond, an evil perverted serial rapist, 25 years early! Many women and victims of the rapist wrote to Huckabee in protest, including one woman that was raped with a knife to her throat while her 3 year old daughter lay in bed next to her. Despite these letters, the Arkansas Governor refused to admit there were any letters sent to his office from the rape victims. Soon after Dumond's release in 1999, he moved to Smithville, Missouri, where he went on to rape and kill Carol Sue Shields, a 39 year old woman. Dumond went on to kill Sara Andrasek, 23 year old from Platte County, Missouri, a day before his arrest in 2001. So if your desire a President who is pitifully weak against disgusting parasites like serial rapists let alone the increasing threat of radical terrorism then vote for Mike Huckabee!
• Ernie Dumas writes: “Mike Huckabee raised more taxes in 10 years in office than Bill Clinton did in his 12 years." This has to be the best quote yet. It sums up Mike Huckabee to a tee. Please research his voting record and tax hikes.
• Mike Huckabee claims to make the U.S energy indeed within 10 years. Now, you tell me how that's going to happen, because Mike certainly hasn't said how it'll work.
• Mike Huckabee suggests a sales tax on everything, which may mean a tax of up to 30% on all purchases. He also proposes rebate checks to people who need them. Try to imagine the bureaucracy created by figuring out who gets a monthly check.
• Mike Huckabee stance on foreign Relations… I believe he's waiting for some Divine Intervention on Iraq, Iran and Pakistan.
• In Mike Huckabee’s first campaign for Senate, as reported by Salon, Mike used campaign funds to pay his media consultant. But do you know the name of Mike Huckabee's media consultant..? It was Mike Huckabee. Yes, the generous and gracious Mike Huckabee exploited vital campaign money from his supporters to increase personal profit!
• This is only a minute portrayal to the reality of Mike Huckabee! If you want to believe in the lies and deception of the corporate media propaganda then vote for Mike Huckabee! It’s your right! But then again it’s your future!
I respect Mitt Romney deeply but this man is extremely deceitful and alters his policies on various key issues quite regularly! You do not want a President of such character!
I feel sad that I waste my time discussing Rudy Giuliani but am unbelievably pleased to see that faithful Americans are not fooled by his fake artificial façade as the ‘protector’ of the American people from radical ‘terrorists!’ Rudy Giuliani FAILED the innocent people of New York on 9/11 and he is directly responsible for the murder of the firefighters who painfully perished in the Twin Towers! Rudy is a fascist individual who will continue the corrupt neo-conservative rape and exploitation of innocent American citizens! Rudy will continue the corporate military imperialism of the Middle-East and neglect vital homeland issues like the current invasion of the U.S by illegal immigrates!
John McCain has a highly perverted perception of American patriotism and honor! John McCain is a dishonest individual who directly supports Bush’s support for the continuation of the U.S illegal invasion and occupation of Iraq! John McCain generates lies and deception that those within the military support him the most-LIE-Ron Paul takes that honor! If you want a President that will gracefully lead to the internal destruction of the U.S, the continued economic decline of the U.S dollar, the continued rape of civil liberties, continued imperialism of the Middle-East to further the profit of the minority of elite wealthy American’s, and finally the continued demolition of the U.S constitution, then please vote for John McCain! It’s your nation, it’s your vote, and it’s your future! A vote for McCain is not only a risk for you but the future safety and security of your children!
Ron Paul is a true Republican conservative and American patriot whose allegiance isn’t with the increase profit and expansion multi-national corporations or global imperialism, but with the U.S constitution and its citizens!

A VOTE FOR RON PAUL IS A VOTE FOR THE PEOPLE!

FIND OUT YOURSELF, PLEASE VISIT:
http://www.ronpaul2008.com/

Sincerely,
Felipe

RON PAUL! RON PAUL! RON PAUL! COME ON PEOPLE!!! WE NEED TO GET THE FACTS AND WORD OUT MORE FOR HIM. A POLITITION CAN'T DO IT BY HIMSELF!!! RON PAUL! RON PAUL! RON PAUL!!!!!!!!

Many of Obama's votes are more anti-Clinton votes than being for Obama. The more people see of this hollow soul the less they like her………..

I WILL NOT vote for a president, who WILL NOT, & CANNOT pledge to the US Flag. How Obama is even running for president is still blowing my mind.

RON PAUL FOR PRESIDENT !!!!!!!!!

It will be detrimental to our country if a Republican is elected president. Mike Huckabee thinks he's the next messiah. Mitt Romey is a a Flip- Flopper and comes off as a big fake. John McCaine and Fred Thompson both look like Death warmed over. I'm afraid that they'll keel over and die any minute. Rudy Giulianni just doesn't have the ability to lead a nation. Ron Paul rambles incoherently and thinks that the cause of every problem is the devaluation of the dollar.

Once again the media has been hyping up John Mccain as if the republican party is 100% behind him!Not true at all, he won states where independence and democrats can vote for him,but just wait and see when he comes to states like Florida,and only republicans can vote, there will be such a republican revolt that once again it will show how bias and wrong they really are.Wake up America! Do you really think conservitives and true republicans have forgotten about Mccain/Kennedy,Mccain/Feingold,the gang of '14′,voted against bush tax cuts twice,voted against english being the official language and said hatefull things tourds christians on and on…….Stright talk friends a liberal like that and the liberal media who hypes him up, cannot be trusted,and we cant wait till Jan 29 starting in Florida,when the real candidate is the true frontrunner!!!!!!!!

John Mccain for president?GOD HELP US!!!!!!!!!!!

Go Mitt!! beat old jonny boy,he is such a jerk! But then again there are 12 to 20 million illegal immigrants that are praying that he wins!!!!! If that happens,Goodbye USA hellow the new MEXICO!!! Now think about that before you vote for this ASSHO.. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!