2008 Republican Presidential Primary [Thompson 27% Giuliani 24%]

Rasmussen ^ | July 3, 2007 | Rasmussen poll

[MEGoody]

Giuliani remains the best liked candidate.

I'm sorry, I just don't get this.

[Rick_Michael]

Nice....you should post something like this in every other Fred thread (if you’re not already).

[kevkrom]

Nice....you should post something like this in every other Fred thread (if you’re not already).

Only where it's relevant, typically when I'm making an update based on the content of the article. I'll sometimes post it in other threads when particular state polls are being discussed.

I originally started the project in response to a GNAT who kept claiming that Thompson's nation-wide numbers mean nothing, and only the state results matter. To a certain degree, this is true, of course, as this where the delegates are actually decided. But broad-based national support also has a direct impact on things like fundraising which help make candidates more competitive in key states.

Nonetheless, what I've found is that Thompson's national numbers are a pretty good reflection of his standings in the key early primary states. Some of them lag, but are catching up (e.g., Iowa and New Hampshire). Compare to Guiliani, who's either at the top or at the bottom in most cases, depending on the state, or Romney, who pretty much polls at his national average except in states he's made big expenditures. McCain, of course, is cratering hard, and no longer deserves mention as a "top tier" candidate.

[Little Ray]

Pretty good for someone not even running. Yet.
We’ll see how Fred does when announces and the MSM and his rivals REALLY tear into him!
Hopefully, he stays on top.

[Conservativegreatgrandma]

I am in Iowa and I believe Tancredo is on his way up. He was the most popular speaker at the presidential event Sat. in DM given by Iowa Christian Alliance and Iowans for Tax Relief.

[Politicalmom]

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[Politicalmom]

They probably just need a nap. :p

[ellery]

Thanks! Did you happen to post this anywhere else on the internets?

:)

[Columbine]

They probably just need a nap. :p

Timeout seems to be working well. :)

[HoustonTech]

I usually do make predictions. ;-) And I predict that you are wrong about Tancredo. He will not be moving up. The most viable Republicans are Fred Thompson, and Giuliani. Romney has topped out at 10% Giuliani and Thompson are statistically even, but as the candidates begin to drop out, most of their support will gravitate to Fred.

BTW though I don’t think he has any chance to win the nomination, I predict that Hunter will be the VP choice for Thompson. Hunter will help to will California, and that will be crucial to a winning strategy in November 2008.

[HoustonTech]

I usually do make predictions. ;-) And I predict that you are wrong about Tancredo. He will not be moving up. The most viable Republicans are Fred Thompson, and Giuliani. Romney has topped out at 10% Giuliani and Thompson are statistically even, but as the candidates begin to drop out, most of their support will gravitate to Fred.

BTW though I don’t think he has any chance to win the nomination, I predict that Hunter will be the VP choice for Thompson. Hunter will help to will California, and that will be crucial to a winning strategy in November 2008.

[FlashBack]

I agree...Tanc is on the rise! T-N-T ‘08

[Conservativegreatgrandma]

I’m basing my predictions on what I see here in Iowa. Who knows.

[maine-iac7]

from past experience watching on other threads - I would say, don’t give him an inch - he’ll take several miles and control the thread :o)

[Saint Reagan]

How hard it is for everyone to pay a fixed percent. Much the same way Christians are to give 10% of their earnings in a tithe. If everyone had to pay a set percent it would be fair to everyone.

Not quite. A flat tax would not be ideal for the following reasons:

1. It's very easy to change a "flat" tax so it's no longer flat.
2. Money has no intrinsic value until it is spent. Taxing consumption makes more sense than taxing savings.
3. Americans overseas would no longer be required to pay US taxes while they enjoy no services of the government (embassies charge a fortune for every little service they provide!)
4. Foreigners (including illegals) in America would pay taxes like everybody else.
5. The IRS would cease to exist and people wouldn't need to file tax returns.
6. And so on...

[Saint Reagan]

Correction: As I’m sure you noticed, points 2-6 refer to the benefits of implementing a FAIR TAX (as opposed to the FLAT TAX).