Posted on 09/02/2011 9:18:19 AM PDT by Al B.
Taking a chance that someone wants to have a real discussion in the thread —
The two questions are fundamentally different. The one question is about who you like the BEST of all the candidates. The other is a question about who you would not want to BE a candidate.
For example, the 26% who preferred Perry first might also be happy with Bachmann if Perry falls out. And they might also like Cain, or some other candidate. Likewise, the people supporting other candidates might also be OK with Perry should their preferred candidate be gone.
So saying 74% did not choose Perry as their first choice is not at all the same as saying that 74% do not want Sarah Palin in the race.
And of course, that second question isn’t even about supporting a candidate. I bet some of the 74% who don’t want Palin in would support her if she looked like she could win — the reason for not wanting her in the race might not have ANYTHING to do with if they like her or not. That’s why that question is silly.
I’ve always thought the best polling would be to ask both “who is your first choice”, and “who would you never vote for”. That would be more revealing than “do you want someone to run or not”.
Palin isn't actually RUNNING in this race. Until she enters the race, she can't win. If she enters the race, then we'll see if she can't be elected.
GRRRRREAT thread! Thanks to all posters.
I like the way Bachmann debates...she is fearless, and she sticks to her guns. Then I always smile when they all step out on the stage in a line and you see what an itty-bitty cute thing she is!
She can run circles around The Mitten.
Perry had better not be too fierce with her. Remember what happened when Pawlenty bullied Michelle!
Perry will be exposed in time, not to worry
BTTT.
Your point is well taken.
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