Ron Paul Scores a ‘Favorability Fest’ in Des Moines Register Poll

Paul benefits from candidate ratings as well as federal department closure preferences

 

ANKENY, Iowa – Emerging details from a poll commissioned by the influential Des Moines Register newspaper announced this weekend reveal voter attitudes highly favorable to 2012 Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul.

 

Paul polls a strong second place garnering 18 percent, behind Newt Gingrich and ahead of Mitt Romney who have 25 and 16 percent, respectively.  Paul’s Iowa support has grown in the last three Des Moines Register polls from 7 percent in June to 12 percent in October to 18 percent presently.  Paul is also among those whose support did not wane over the period the poll was taken.

 

Poll details found here and here reveal that 15 percent of respondents reported seeing Paul in person within the last year, while 20 percent reported seeing Rep. Michele Bachmann.  Yet, Rep. Bachmann polls at a low 8 percent, less than half of what Paul polls.

 

With pizza baron Herman Cain having suspended his presidential run, Gingrich with 14 percent now leads among respondents who, regardless of whom they support, believe is most likely to have a scandal in the White House if elected.  Respondents said Paul with 2 percent, is among the candidates least likely.

 

Paul with 24 percent is regarded as the most principled candidate, 7 points ahead of Bachmann and a whopping 13 percentage points ahead of Gingrich.  Paul with 32 percent is deemed the most fiscally responsible, more than double his nearest contender Gingrich who garnered just 15 percent.

 

Paul with 17 percent is judged to be among the most socially conservative of all candidates, 7 percentage points ahead of Gingrich.  This is especially notable given that Rick Santorum – who is neither first nor second – makes family-friendly issues a cornerstone of his candidacy.

 

Paul in this poll is also given high marks for being among the candidates best able to bring about real change and among the candidates best able to turn the economy around.

 

New poll details also reveal broad support among Republican caucus goers for closing the federal departments of HUD and Education by measures of 60 and 54 percent, respectively, and 57 percent of respondents favor shuttering the Environmental Protection Agency.

 

Of respondents, 45 percent favor closing Energy, 42 percent favor eliminating the TSA, 36 percent favor getting rid of the Federal Reserve Bank, 34 percent want to shutter Commerce, and 32 percent want to close Interior.  These data are available in today’s print edition of the Des Moines Register.

 

Given that Ron Paul’s “Plan to Restore America” proposes eliminating five federal departments, and that he is the nation’s foremost Fed and TSA skeptic, information of this kind too bodes well for Paul’s candidacy.  Paul’s plan also calls for $1 trillion in spending cuts during year one of a Paul presidency, resulting in a balanced federal budget in year three.

 

These data are derived from the 401 likely Republican caucus goers and have a margin of error of +/- 4.9 percent.

New Iowa Poll Has Ron Paul Best Able to Defeat Obama

Paul polls in top three again, fares best vs. Obama

 

ANKENY, Iowa – Among all competitors for the Republican nomination, 2012 Presidential candidate Ron Paul has the best chance of defeating President Obama in a head-to-head race, according to a new poll.

 

The NBC News/Marist Poll has Ron Paul polling in the top three among likely Republican caucus goers.  Paul places third with 17 percent behind Mitt Romney in second place and Newt Gingrich in first place with 18 and 26 percent, respectively.  Among the larger pool of potential Republican caucus goers, Paul again places third with 16 percent, behind Romney and Gingrich with 18 and 25 percent, respectively.

 

Paul polling in the top three in Iowa is a conventional outcome, yet the NBC News/Marist Poll reveals some interesting facts about the 12-term Texas Congressman’s competitiveness against Obama:

• President Obama defeats all GOP competitors except for Ron Paul in a hypothetical matchup; and
• 42 percent of registered voters in Iowa support Ron Paul and 42 percent back Obama, with 16 percent undecided; and
• Ron Paul leads Obama 42 to 35 percent among independent voters and attracts 15 percent of Iowa’s Democrats; and
• Ron Paul also leads Obama by 14 percentage points among voters under 45 years of age.

A Des Moines Register poll released yesterday shows Paul polling a strong second with 18 percent among likely Republican caucus goers, close behind Newt Gingrich who earned 25 percent.  With 16 percent of the vote, Mitt Romney was the only other candidate to attract double-digit support.

Ron Paul Polls a Strong Second in Des Moines Register Survey

Paul is steadily on the rise as his Republican competitors continue to flash and falter

 

LAKE JACKSON, Texas – 2012 Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul polls a strong second place in a new poll commissioned by the influential Des Moines Register newspaper, revealing that the 12-term Congressman from Texas has steadily grown his support base in the first-in-nation voting state.

 

Paul garnered 18 percent among likely Republican caucus goers, close behind Newt Gingrich who earned 25 percent. With 16 percent of the vote, Mitt Romney was the only other candidate to attract double-digit support.  Especially noteworthy is that Paul, with respect to Iowa poll results, has steadily gone from low, to middling to top-place showings.

 

“The rise of Congressman Paul’s poll numbers reflects our hopes for strong, steady growth minus the media- and pundit-influenced volatility other candidates suffer.  We want to continue growing our support base incrementally and maintain the faith and trust voters put in us as they carry us toward a respectable caucus finish,” said Ron Paul 2012 National Campaign Chairman Jesse Benton.

 

“The Iowa team is plugging away using traditional retail politicking but we’re buoyed by unconventional interest in, and support for, Ron Paul.  We take today’s poll news as a compliment but we do not take it lightly, as we’re working hard in the weeks leading up to the caucus,” added Drew Ivers, Iowa chairman for the Ron Paul 2012 Presidential campaign.

 

The Des Moines Register poll was conducted from November 27th to the 30th and is based on interviews with 2,222 registered Republican and independent voters in Iowa ages 18 or older, of which 401 are likely caucus goers.  Questions asked of the 401 likely Republican caucus goers have a margin of error of +/- 4.9 percent.  Other results based on smaller samples have a wider margin of error.  Poll results are as follows:

 

Gingrich 25%

 Paul 18%

 Romney 16%

 Bachmann 8%

 Cain 8%

 Perry 6%

 Santorum 6%

 Huntsman 2%

 

More detailed poll results will be released tomorrow, Sunday, December 4th, sometime in the morning

Ron Paul Polling Third in Iowa and New Hampshire

Solid showing among the Hawkeye and Granite States’ likely GOP caucus-goers and primary voters

 

LAKE JACKSON, Texas – 2012 Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul polls third among likely Republican caucus-goers in the key first-in-nation state of Iowa, according to a recent American Research Group poll, and different angles to this survey reveal his support may keep him anchored in third place or higher.

 

Congressman Paul also polls third in New Hampshire, according to a recent WMUR/University of New Hampshire poll.

 

In Iowa, Congressman Paul garnered 16 percent of the likely Republican caucus goers surveyed, on the heels of Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich who earned 20 and 27 percent, respectively.  Paul’s third-place showing in the poll is far ahead of past and aspiring top-three competitors.  Pizza baron Herman Cain, Rep. Michele Bachmann and Rick Santorum all earned a modest 6 percent of the vote, Texas Gov. Rick Perry earned a mere 5 percent, and just 3 percent of respondents selected Jon Huntsman.  The ARG poll also notes that among likely caucus goers who are already enrolled in the Republican Party, Paul remains a strong third place with 14 percent of the vote, with Gingrich and Romney at 30 and 17 percent, respectively.

 

Also in Iowa, voter self-identification with the Tea Party, or lack thereof, both help Paul remain in the top three or better: Among likely Republican caucus-goers saying they are supporters of the Tea Party, Paul polls in secondplace with 19 percent.  Among likely caucus-goers saying they are not supporters of the Tea Party or that they are undecided about the Tea Party, Paul polls third with 12 percent.  The poll of 600 likely Republican caucus-goers was conducted over November 17th to the 23rd and has a margin of error of +/- 4 percent.

 

In New Hampshire, Congressman Paul is holding strong in third place, within the margin of error of +/- 3.8 percent for second place in this survey of 665 randomly selected adults.  Among likely New Hampshire Republican Primary voters, Paul polls at 12 percent behind Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich who earned 42 and 15 percent, respectively.  As in the Iowa poll, the WMUR/UNH poll shows that other Republican presidential hopefuls failing to place in the top three have modest single-digit results.

 

“These poll results demonstrate that Ron Paul’s support in Iowa and New Hampshire is loyal, solid, and diverse, not subject to the media and pundit-fueled ‘flavor of the week’ whims.  As the finish line approaches, we’re hopeful for a strong showing that reflects this strong base of support and its steadily growing numbers,” said Ron Paul 2012 National Campaign Chairman Jesse Benton.

Poll Shows Crossover for Paul Reminiscent of Reagan Democrats Circa 1980

Here is Iowa Caucus Horse Race Snapshot of the question asked of an aggregate total of 846 Likely Republican Caucus-goers combined with disaffected Democrats & Independent voters who indicated they will not vote to re-elect President Obama and intend to vote in 2012 Republican Caucus.

 

Break Down of Sample Size:

 Likely Registered Republican Caucus Attendees: 678

 Disaffected Democrats/Independents: 168

 TOTAL: 846

 

Poll Conducted November 21, 2011

 Margin of Error on Snapshot Question +/‐ 3.37%

 

Poll commissioned by Revolution PAC

Poll conducted by TeleResearch Corp

 

If the Iowa Republican Caucus was held today, whom would be your first choice to be the Republican nominee for President?

 

Source: Revolution PAC

Ron Paul Steady in New Hampshire Top Three

New poll shows Paul’s continued rise in GOP field

 

LAKE JACKSON, Texas – In the latest New Hampshire Journal poll, 2012 Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul remains a top three choice of likely New Hampshire primary voters with 16 percent.

 

 “While others may rise and fall quickly, Congressman Paul’s support is steady and rising,” said Ron Paul 2012 National Campaign Chairman Jesse Benton. “This is more proof that the American people are ready for real change, and Ron Paul is the only candidate who has the conviction to oppose the status quo of the elitist Washington establishment.”

 

This latest New Hampshire poll comes on the heels of a Bloomberg News poll showing Paul in a statistical tie for first place in Iowa and a strong second place in New Hampshire, and a Public Policy Poll in which he was the only Republican candidate to best Obama among independent voters (48 to 39 percent). A late October CNN/Time poll also showed him in the top three in the key states of Iowa, New Hampshire, and South Carolina.

RevPAC Launches Supervoter Bomb Direct-Mail Project

By Chris

 

Today RevPAC unveiled a direct mail project to target 200,000 Supervoters in Iowa and New Hampshire.

 

A new Bloomberg poll yesterday has revealed Ron Paul is running neck and neck for first place in Iowa. Well, we’re going to put him well over the hump by direct-mailing two informative literature pieces directly to 200,000 Republican “Supervoters” in Iowa and New Hampshire. A Supervoter is someone who has voted in the 2008 and 2010 Republican primaries – the exact people we need to reach and inform them about how Ron Paul is hands down the best candidate to support for the Republican nomination.

 

The envelopes we intend to direct-mail will include one of RonPaulProducts.com’s beautiful and informative Super Brochures, and a copy of the highly-acclaimed “For Liberty Re-cut” DVD, which has woken up untold numbers of people about Ron Paul and the message of Liberty.

 

Also in the envelope will be a personalized letter from New York Times’ best-selling author, and Honorary Chairman of RevolutionPAC, Thomas E. Woods. In the letter (and in a way only he can), Tom will encourage the recipients to carefully review our mailed materials before going to the polls to vote for Ron Paul.

 

We’ve ran the numbers, and for the unbelievably low cost of only $1.20/each we can deliver one envelope to one Supervoter. We will blanket Iowa’s Supervoters first, and then move the project to focus on New Hampshire.

 

Visit SupervoterBomb.com to help make the project a success by donating to mail some envelopes.

Source: Revolution PAC

Ron Paul Continues Iowa Surge

New poll puts Paul within striking distance of lead

 

LAKE JACKSON, Texas – In a new Iowa State University/Gazette/ KCRG poll, 2012 Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul remains within striking distance of the lead among likely Iowa caucus voters. Paul takes 20.4 percent of the vote, within the margin of error of pizza baron Herman Cain who is tentatively holding the lead at 24.5 percent.

 

“These numbers are a confirmation of Congressman Paul’s principled message,” said Ron Paul 2012 National Campaign Chairman Jesse Benton. “The American people are ready for real change in the way things are done in Washington, and Ron Paul is the only candidate who will fundamentally change the status quo, by offering serious cuts in spending, bringing our troops home, and restoring our economy to bring prosperity back to America.”

 

This latest Iowa poll comes on the heels of a Bloomberg News poll showing Paul in a statistical tie for first place in Iowa and a strong second place in New Hampshire, and a Public Policy Poll in which he was the only Republican candidate to best Obama among independent voters (48 to 39 percent). The Iowa State University poll also notes that Paul gets nearly twice as much support as the rest of the field from those in the lower income brackets.

Ron Paul Remains Competitive Against Obama in Latest Polls

Paul stays within striking distance of President

 

LAKE JACKSON, Texas – In a new McClatchy-Marist poll, 2012 Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul comes in 8 points behind President Barack Obama, 49 to 41 percent, and he is one of only three candidates within single digits of the President.

 

These results immediately follow a Public Policy poll from yesterday, showing Paul 6 points behind Obama, but the only candidate in the GOP field besting Obama among independent voters, 48 to 39 percent.

 

“This is yet another poll demonstrating the increasing popularity of Ron Paul’s message,” said Ron Paul 2012 National Campaign Chairman Jesse Benton.  “Congressman Paul has the ability to remain competitive against the president as his base of support continues to expand to different groups.”

 

These poll results follow an earlier Bloomberg News poll showing Paul in a statistical first place finish in Iowa, a key early voting state.  Also, a late October CNN/TIME poll showed him in the top three in the key states of Iowa, New Hampshire, and South Carolina.

Ron Paul Grabs Second Place in New Hampshire Poll

Paul leading all other alternatives to Romney

 

LAKE JACKSON, Texas – In a Bloomberg News Poll released today, 2012 Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul vaults to second place in New Hampshire among likely Republican primary voters, with 17 percent of the vote.

 

“We’re very excited to see these numbers,” said Ron Paul 2012 National Campaign Chairman Jesse Benton. “While other campaigns have shot into the top tier, only to fade away, support for Congressman Paul in New Hampshire has been growing steadily, and we are prepared to hold our ground here – and advance.”

 

The New Hampshire figures come on the heels of a Bloomberg News poll showing Paul in a statistical tie for first place in Iowa, and a Public Policy Poll in which he was the only Republican candidate to best Obama among independent voters (48 to 39%).

Ron Paul Polls in First Place in Key Early Voting State of Iowa

New survey reveals a statistical tie with Herman Cain—and that Dr. Paul’s support is unwavering

 

LAKE JACKSON, Texas – 2012 Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul polls well within the margin of error at first place and has an unusually loyal following that is unlikely to switch to another candidate, according to a new Bloomberg News poll.

 

Paul polls at a strong 19 percent while pizza baron Herman Cain polls at 20 percent, making the first in the nation race a statistical tie.  The poll has a margin of error of plus or minus 4.4 percentage points and was surveyed during November 10th to 12th.

 

Mitt Romney polls at 18 percent and Newt Gingrich at 17 percent among the likely caucus goers, while Rick Perry and Michele Bachmann earned just 7 and 5 percent, respectively.  A mere 3 and 1 percent of respondents, respectively, chose Rick Santorum and Jon Huntsman.

 

Poll highlights favorable to Dr. Paul include the following points:

-Among likely caucus-goers who say their decision is final, Paul leads with 32 percent, followed by Romney and Gingrich at 25  and 17 percent, respectively; and

-Among Paul supporters who backed him in the 2008 caucuses, an impressive 69 percent of those who backed Paul’s bid for the presidency in 2008 still support him now; and

-Paul’s campaign leads all other campaigns in voter contact, with about two thirds of respondents saying they’ve heard from his campaign.

 

The Bloomberg News poll follows a recent CNN/TIME/ORC poll showing that Paul polls among the top three in the key early voting state in Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina, and that concerning Iowa, Paul’s support is growing along with the changing nature of the field.

 

“The Bloomberg News poll reveals that Ron Paul is a top contender in the key early voting state of Iowa, which helps determine who will win the Republican nomination for the presidency,” said Ron Paul 2012 National Campaign Chairman Jesse Benton.

Republican Party Candidates in Four-Way Dead Heat in Iowa

From Forbes.com

 

“Herman Cain, Ron Paul, Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich are in a dead heat as the top choices for Iowans likely to attend the Jan. 3 Republican presidential caucuses.

 

A Bloomberg News poll shows Cain at 20 percent, Paul at 19 percent, Romney at 18 percent and Gingrich at 17 percent among the likely attendees with the caucuses that start the nominating contests seven weeks away.

 

Economic issues such as jobs, taxes and government spending are driving voter sentiment, rather than such social issues as abortion and gay marriage, the poll finds. Only about a quarter of likely caucus-goers say social or constitutional issues are more important to them, compared with 71 percent who say fiscal concerns.

 

The poll reflects the race’s fluidity, with 60 percent of respondents saying they still could be persuaded to back someone other than their top choice, and 10 percent undecided. Paul’s support is more solidified than his rivals, while Cain’s is softer. All of the major contenders have issue challenges to address. “

 

You can read the rest of the article at Forbes.com HERE.

Ron Paul Tops With Leading Iowa Republicans

Growing support signals that common sense conservatism is winning the day, notes Revolution PAC.

Northbrook, IL – October 05, 2011

Ron Paul’s capture of a fifth Iowa Republican State Central Committee endorsement this week is yet another indication of the resurgence this primary season of limited government conservatism, notes Revolution PAC. SCC member James Mills joins four of his counterparts, helping to secure for Paul more Iowa Republican SCC endorsements than any other GOP presidential candidate.

“Dr. Paul’s firm belief and confidence in the power of the individual, free markets, sound money and a non-interventionist foreign policy is needed to lead the charge at the top of the ticket,” Mills said in a press statement.

The latest endorsement news is coupled with Rep. Paul’s top-tier placement in the Iowa Independent’s latest Iowa Power Rankings. The standings reflect candidates’ volunteer excitement, grassroots support, state and national messaging, and visits to Iowa, site of the country’s “First in the Nation” caucus.

Strong field organization and campaign energy sealed Rep. Paul’s position on the list. “[He’s] the only person in Iowa who has an existing base and who is rallying that base,” one panelist remarked.

“These indicators verify what people out in the field already know – despite the various news programs’ bizarre efforts to pretend Ron Paul does not exist, he is in fact surging,” remarked Revolution PAC Advisory Board Chairman Tom Woods.

“Ron Paul is the only candidate who’s actually different, who doesn’t just repeat the usual slogans,” Woods added. “What other candidate stands by his convictions even when he knows he’ll be flayed alive for it? I think this is what Iowans are picking up on – that maybe it’s about time we had a president with real courage, not just a plastic man who tells the people what he thinks they want to hear.”

Last week’s Public Policy Poll revealed Ron Paul to be the strongest among GOP contenders in a head-to-head matchup against Barack Obama. Currently polling at 11% nationwide, Paul scored a statistical first-place tie in the bellwether Ames Straw Poll in August.

Revolution PAC is bolstering Ron Paul’s consistent, constitutional message with targeted TV advertising campaigns complemented by billboards and radio ads in key primary states. Proceeds will support the airing of game-changing commercials, like “Plastic Men,” in the months to come. Unlimited donations by individuals, businesses and organizations can be made at http://www.revolutionpac.com.

Mary Putnam

Revolution PAC

866-202-9367

Source: Revolution Super PAC

Ron Paul a Rising Contender Against Obama in Florida

Head-to-head, Paul-Obama in statistical tie

LAKE JACKSON, Texas – In a new PPP Poll, 2012 Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul is in a statistical tie with President Barack Obama in the battleground state of Florida, with Dr. Paul taking 44 percent to President Obama’s 45 percent in the head-to-head matchup.

Dr. Paul performed the best against the President among the other Republican presidential candidates.

“This latest poll is just more evidence of Ron Paul’s competitiveness against the President,” said Ron Paul 2012 National Campaign Chairman Jesse Benton.

“Ron Paul’s message of constitutionally-limited government, a humble, pro-America foreign policy, and sound money is continuing to resonate with Americans who are clearly tired of the same failed policies being offered by establishment politicians.  The same goes, it seems, for voters in the Sunshine State,” added Mr. Benton.

These results come just days after a Harris Poll showed Ron Paul defeating President Obama 51 percent to 49 percent in a general election race.