GOP Race Too Close to Call
I’ve not watched one Republican debate. I’ve watched a few clips and I’ve read a lot of commentary on them, but I have not tuned in to one of them yet.
Tonight will be my first.
As voters in Florida prepare to vote on Tuesday, I can’t help bu think they are as confused about the candidates as I. The three states to vote previously have each chosen a different candidate. Another candidate currently polling in fourth place was a serious challenger in Iowa. Another came from behind to take the win in South Carolina, and is now virtually tied with the candidate everyone expected to be the frontrunner.
Take a look at the most recent poll numbers.
| Poll | # Polled | +/- | Gingrich | Romney | Santorum | Paul |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Chamber Poll | 504 | 4.4 | 33 | 33 | 10 | 8 |
| InsiderAdvantage Poll | 557 | ?? | 34 | 26 | 11 | 13 |
| We Ask America | 946 | 3.19 | 32 | 34 | 9 | 8 |
| American Research Group | 600 | 4 | 34 | 41 | 9 | 7 |
| Quinnipiac University | 601 | 4 | 40 | 34 | 13 | 10 |
| Public Policy Polling | 921 | ? | 38 | 33 | 13 | 10 |
BUT the most telling poll is that 33% of GOP Voters Say It Would Be Good If New Candidate Entered Presidential Race! I know the general election is months away, but I still find this fascinating that a third of Republican voters feel this way about their slate of choices. Perhaps I’m reading too much into it.
Another thing I find interesting is that not only is the race close, but the candidates seem very different from one another. It’s as if the Republican party is splitting into separate factions altogether. In my opinion, the only thing these candidates have in common is that they are all deeply flawed.