Posted on 12/14/2010 9:49:18 AM PST by astyanax
A PPP poll shows that Michele Bachmann is easily the first choice of Minnesota Republicans to run for the Senate in 2012. 36 percent say they prefer her as the nominee, compared to 20 percent for Tim Pawlenty and 14 percent for Norm Coleman.
I have no idea whether any of these three is interested in running for the Senate in 2012. But I think this poll adds credence to some of my speculation about what to expect in the 2012 Republican presidential primaries.
I've been suggesting that, if she runs, Sarah Palin might be able to attract 30 to 35 percent of the primary vote in many states. In a crowded field, might well be sufficient to propel her into a clear lead after the first wave of primaries. I've also speculated that candidates considered less staunchly conservative, e.g., Mitt Romney and Pawlenty, might find it difficult to stay with Palin.
The PPP results from Minnesota are consistent with this speculation. For Michele Bachmann to be so far ahead of the state's popular governor seems like a good sign for Sarah Palin. And it's plainly not a good sign for Pawlenty and his presidential aspirations, assuming he has some.
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Since I can’t vote in Minnesota, I would love to vote for her for president! :) I think she IS the voice of reason in Washington!
I’m in for Senator Bachmann.
Too bad Pawlenty will try to screw up the Palin White House and if Coleman takes over from Steele, he will do his best to maintain the status quo in the R(ino)Party.
I would prefer Pawlenty run for the Senate seat. Bachmann is a force in the House and should stay there.
I prefer he sit on his rino ass and not run for anything.
So . . . you reckon that il’ Bob Dole earned the nomination? How ‘bout that people’s choice McCain? Know anything about pubbie machine politics?
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