Ok, ok, it’s early and this poll may mean absolutely zero for results. But in a way, it is interesting to see WHO gets put into the mix:
The poll provided 11 different matchups. From there, the support for each were totaled. Texan Cruz was at the top with 84 percent supporting his candidacy, followed by Kentucky’s Paul at 80 percent and Carson at 77 percent. Last of the 22 candidates polled was Christie at 15 percent.
While not as scientific as standard polls, it gives a strong indication of where the primary state activists are because they were the group targeted.
“There’s a resounding message in these poll results for the Washington establishment. This is not a survey of casual Republicans or sometimes voters. These are activists who pound the pavement, make the phone calls, and cast their votes in every election every year,” said Todd Cefaratti, founder of TheTeaParty.net.
I’m not surprised at the names at the top – those folks who have walked the talk in active fashions. I was surprised to see Rice’s name and that Kasich’ name so high. I was also surprised to see Congressman Steve King’s name so low. However the last four names on the list raised my eyebrows as I doubted that any active TEA Partiers would have brought their names up as winning any matchups.
While my junior Senator Kelly Ayotte has gained a lot of publicity during this her freshman term by being the third leg of the McCain/Gramnesty duopoly, she did not run as a TEA Party candidate and not did we here in NH support her as such.
(H/T: Washington Examiner)
