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January 22, 2011 3:51 PM
ABC News Political Director Amy Walter reports:
In the first ever "straw poll" of New Hampshire Republican party committee members sponsored by ABC News and WMUR and sanctioned by the state Republican party, ex-Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney took 35 percent of the 276 valid ballots cast. This is just 3 percent more than Romney took in the 2008 GOP primary, when he finished in second place behind Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz.
Coming in a distant second was Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, with 11 percent. Paul took 8 percent in the 2008 GOP primary.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, who is spending the early part of next week in the Granite State, came in third with 8 percent.
In fourth place was ex-Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, who has yet to visit the first-in-the-nation-primary state, with 7 percent.
This is by no means a scientific sample, but it was a good early canvass of the sentiments of the state's most active Republican voters.
The "straw poll" was open only to the 426 registered members of the Republican committee, and 65 percent of those commitee members participated.
The take away: Romney's still the solid frontrunner here, but there's plenty of room for another Republican to break through here. Pawlenty's showing was also impressive, given how new he is to the scene. He has, however, been working New Hampshire, as have his suporters.
The Republican committee members were also asked to pick the issue that was the "most important for the Republican nominee to focus upon":
Reducing the size of the federal government: 49 percent
Reducing the size of federal debt/deficit 15 percent
Stimulating the economy to create jobs; 14 percent
Repealing health care: 7 percent
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Final results of ABC News/WMUR/New Hampshire Republican Party Straw Poll.
- Mitt Romney - 97 (35.14%)
- Ron Paul - 29 (10.51%)
- Tim Pawlenty - 21 7.61%)
- Sarah Palin - 19 (6.88%)
- Michele Bachmann - 14 (5.07%)
- Jim DeMint - 14 (5.07%)
- Herman Cain - 11 (3.99%)
- Chris Christie - 9 (3.26%)
- Rick Santorum - 9 (3.26%)
- Mitch Daniels - 8 (2.90%)
- Newt Gingrich - 7 (2.54%)
- Mike Huckabee - 7 (2.54%)
- Mike Pence - 7 (2.54%)
- Rudy Giuliani - 6 (2.17%)
- Judd Gregg - 5 (1.81%)
- Gary Johnson - 5 (1.81%)
- Other - 5 (1.81%)
- Donald Trump - 3 (1.09%)
- Henry Barbour - 2 (0.72%)
- Jon Huntsman - 0 (0.00%)
- John Thune - 0 (0.00%)
January 22, 2011 | Permalink | Share | User Comments (519)
If Romney wins the GOP nod,Odumbo will be assured of a second term...Does the Republican establishment EVER get it?>>>
Posted by: robert m. simon | Jan 22, 2011 4:39:09 PM
The same tired old neo-cons trotted out again. If Dr. Paul does not get the nomination, this will be 2008 all over again. Neo-cons are just as brain dead as neo-liberals it appears.
Posted by: bastiat | Jan 22, 2011 5:15:45 PM
If Romney wins the GOP nod and Obama wins a second term, it means that "republicans" don't get it and are voting for something other than what makes economic sense. Romney could have toasted Obama in 2008 if he had won the primary because, as Obama admitted, he (Obama) does not understand economics and Romney not only understands it, he knows how to use it to improve business.
Posted by: karenjay | Jan 22, 2011 5:19:00 PM
Any vote other then Ron Paul is a waste, and an admission that the voter has no understanding of the fundamental problems. No if's and's or but's.
Posted by: Alan | Jan 22, 2011 5:22:39 PM
WHOOPIE!!!!!
So what????
He lives there, Romney will not get through the dog and pony show of the republican party. He is the father of this ObamaCare.
Posted by: JeanPayl | Jan 22, 2011 5:23:22 PM
There goes the farm. Obama must be very pleased at New Hampshire's choice of another John McCain who can't quite seem to articulate exactly what it is he believes in.
That's what happens when you throw principle to the wind and try to be all things to all people.
While I personally despise despot-light Obama he won the election by using a clear message of redistribution. Even though it means slavery to the people it sounded nice.
Whenever the people have a chance between a socialist/democrat/statist and a republican/corporate socialist the "gift giver" will always win.
When the so called, "republicans" can figure out what they stand for and learn how to access new media they may have a chance. As of today, a fat chance.
Posted by: livefreeordie1776 | Jan 22, 2011 5:23:32 PM
I think by the time the election rolls around Obama will have things so screwed up in America that Romney would crush him. So would Palin. Obama is the WORST president this country has EVER had. He's a cocky, arrogant, elitist punk.
Posted by: Callahan | Jan 22, 2011 5:23:56 PM
Another squishy Republican, another McCain, another Gulianni, another Gingrich, another Huckabee. Republican so called front runners are not saying anything to stir up even an old folks home Historically winning anything in N Hampsire is not a good sign, hope it stays this way. Where was the poll taken at the Rino zoo? Reducing the Federal Debt only drew 15 percent, which isn't suprising, a continuation of the Bush years spending lunacy.
Posted by: John W | Jan 22, 2011 5:24:21 PM
Interesting that Ron Paul beats two media darlings and gets virtually no mention. Isn't that really the story here?
Posted by: Kevin | Jan 22, 2011 5:24:34 PM
Romney ran a state which allowed for socialised medicine that ran that state's budget into te ground too. If romney wins it would just be another group voting for slick hair and a smile with no substance LIKE the people did in electing Obama. Time for some real thought and consideration as to what canidates say, what they have done and what they want to do.
Posted by: Mike W | Jan 22, 2011 5:25:24 PM
Romney has learned from the Massachusetts Healthcare attempt. In liberal Massachusetts, Healthcare was going to happen whether he liked or not (veto override) so he did his best to steer it to be as feasible as possible. And he has never pretended that it reduced costs. Having learned from this experience, he is well equipped to navigate national healthcare solutions that are not single payer and not mandatory. People should get over their media-shaped, knee-jerk negative reactions to Romney. He knows and speaks economic recovery and free markets better than any one!
Posted by: Biff | Jan 22, 2011 5:26:39 PM
Great showing for Sarah Palin! Go girl!
Posted by: mkp03 | Jan 22, 2011 5:27:46 PM
Ron Paul probably is not going to run so conservatives are going to have to choose a globalist neocon like last time.
Posted by: cbc5g | Jan 22, 2011 5:28:44 PM
I guess NH just doesn't get it..we don't want the old RINOs! How about Herman Cain a REAL african-american and a CITIZEN!
Posted by: patpod | Jan 22, 2011 5:29:08 PM
Wow, Drudge links a post, and the steep decline of the USA is apparent from the Obama haters and Palin lovers. If Palin thinks she can win a POTUS contest on Twitter and Facebook bring it on. The woman isn't even able to hold a press conference or give an interview! LOLZ
Posted by: Post American | Jan 22, 2011 5:29:40 PM
IF ROMNEY chooses a conservative VP like Marsha Blackburn or Michelle Bachman, they will EASILY win. But Romney must be firm against illegal immigration and promise NO legalization of illegal aliens.
Posted by: J.D. | Jan 22, 2011 5:29:42 PM
It's like in West Wing when President Bartlett brags about being the governor of NH and his chief of staff then reminds him that his family founded the state...
Posted by: Ben | Jan 22, 2011 5:29:53 PM
Romney is a PROGRESSIVE in a Republican costume. He doesn't open his mouth without his finger in the air so he can say exactly what people want to hear regardless. NO! God NO! to Romney. It would virtually guarantee an Chairman O victory. There are many many Progressives disguised as Republicans. Beware and Be Aware. Until the Tea Party revolution this has been a one party system. Two sides of the same coin! Herman Cain for Prez!
Posted by: Inthiscorner | Jan 22, 2011 5:29:59 PM
Just more of the same, it is just really time for another party. Ron Paul would be the only choice in my opinion that could come close to saving this country, if its not already to late.
Posted by: Mark | Jan 22, 2011 5:30:17 PM
What about Paul Ryan? He is new, fresh, fiscally conservative and passionate about his job. I don't think Americans want to see same old, same old.
Posted by: Kerry | Jan 22, 2011 5:30:25 PM
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