Quinnipiac University
In a new poll released by Quinnipiac University, Scott Walker has a healthy lead among Republican candidates. 25% of likely Republican caucus goers polled picked Scott Walker as their first choice. Among Tea Party members that number jumped to 33%. Walker out ranked every other opponent by a wide Margin, with Rand Paul coming in at second place at 13% and Ben Carson and George Huckabee tied for third at 11%. 9% of those polled did not have a preferred candidate. Walker, along with Carson and Bobby Jindal, had very high approval scores as well. Jeb Bush and Chris Christie, were not as lucky. They have very high numbers of negative ratings, with 26% of the polled saying they would "definitely not support" them. The economy, immigration and foreign policy were all ranked as important factors for choosing a candidate. However, even though Walker has a large lead, Rick Santorum and Mike Huckabee both won the Iowa poll and then went on to do nothing for the actual election.
My Comment:
It is way too early to be talking about the 2016 elections but what are you going to do? I'm wondering when the polling will begin for the Democratic side? As of right now the only person I hear making any waves are Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden. The rest of the field is unclear to me. I won't be voting for those two under any circumstances, and with the lack of 3rd party candidates, I guess I have to look at the Republicans. Here's my thought on the ones in this poll:
Jeb Bush: PLEASE don't make me have to choose between another Bush and another Clinton. I'll probably pick Bush, but I will feel dirty either way. Jeb Bush is on my list of people I actively want out of the race. I've had enough of Bushes and Clintons.
Ben Carson: I'm only vaguely aware of who he is. He seems OK but I need to know a lot more about him.
Chris Christie: Hate him. He's a RINO and his state has a terrible record for gun rights. If he is the candidate I'm voting third party. I'd take any of the other candidates on this list over him, even if they are caught in some crazy sex scandal. Put a gun to my head and I would probably vote for Clinton and Biden over him. At least they are honest about being liberals.
Ted Cruz: Too controversial. I don't think he can win a general election, but I am pretty neutral to him in general.
Mike Huckabee: He's been in the mix for so long and failed too many times for me to get excited about him. Another neutral. A better vice presidential candidate.
Bobby Jindal: He's not bad. Don't know too much about his record, but I think he has at least a shot at winning. He did piss off Europe for some Muslim comments though. Not sure if that is a plus or a minus.
John Kasich: I have no idea who this is. At least I have heard of Ben Carson before this poll. I have never heard of John Kasich before. I had to google him just to figure out he is a Governor. That is not good news for him. I'll form an opinion on him if he actually makes some waves.
Rand Paul: I lean libertarian so this is a pretty good candidate for me. He's not as crazy as his dad, but Ron Paul could be bad news for him. After all, during 2012, Ron Paul fans were the most annoying thing on the internet. He's the only one that I see even trying to reign in the NSA, but I worry about his foreign policy credentials. I think he is the only candidate that stands a chance at drawing in undecided and even a few disgruntled liberals. I also think he's got the best chance to win the election, even if I don't think he wins the candidacy.
Rick Perry: He's got no credibility as a mainstream candidate. People are STILL making fun of his 2012 election campaign. To top it all off he is in some kind of criminal scandal. He got a bad rap in that scandal, but it still not good for his chances.
Marco Rubio: Not really all that familiar with him. Kind of like a less famous Ted Cruz. Neutral.
Rick Santorum: He's too far to the right for me and has said that he does not like Libertarians. Not a fan.
Scott Walker: I voted for him three times already but I was never enthusiastic when I did it. He's my governor and I love how he helped protect and expand gun rights in this state, but other then that I don't really like him all that much. He is also a VERY good troll candidate because Democrats and liberals just HATE the guy. You would think that he is Satan himself if you listen to Democrats. Though 4 years of him causing every liberal in America to whine might be fun, I'd prefer someone who was more electable. He would do great if only Republicans could vote but he doesn't have that mass appeal.
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