Surprising Poll Shows Bachmann Nearly Ties Romney in Iowa
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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A new Iowa Poll shows national Republican presidential frontrunner Mitt Romney and tea party favorite Michele Bachmann leading among the state’s likely GOP caucus-goers.
The poll conducted for The Des Moines Register shows Romney, the former Massachusetts governor, with support from 23 percent in Iowa. Bachmann, the Minnesota representative who plans to launch her campaign in Iowa on Monday, has support from 22 percent.
Romney was the No. 2 finisher in the caucuses in his bid for the 2008 GOP nomination. Bachmann is a three-term congresswoman and newer face in the 2012 White House mix.
The results are based on telephone interviews with 400 likely Republican Iowa caucus-goers from June 19 to 22. It has a margin of error of plus or minus 4.9 percentage points.
Romney has said he plans to run a scaled-down Iowa campaign, compared to the all-out, $10-million effort he waged for the 2008 caucuses.
Tim Pawlenty has been the most aggressive about campaigning in Iowa, having lined up top Iowa and national consultants, been a frequent visitor to the state and ran the 2012 campaign’s first Republican candidate television advertisements last week.
However, only 6 percent of Iowa Republicans expected to attend the 2012 caucuses prefer the former Minnesota governor as their choice, according to the poll.
Former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich, whose campaign has struggled since widespread staff departures this month, has support from 7 percent, the same as Texas Representative Ron Paul.
Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum has 4 percent, followed by former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman, who has said he will not campaign in Iowa, with 2 percent.
Editor’s note: This AP story did not include the information that the Des Moines Register poll ranks Herman Cain in third place with 10 percent.




















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ModerationIsBest
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 2:53amPresident-Ron Paul
Report Post »Vice President – Michelle Bachmann
RepubliCorp
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 7:26amIf Ron Paul won the primaries ……I would sleep in election day. Why? I cant stand his code-pink-like followers. Two) he is like a 105yrs old so you better like his VP a real lot.Three) he is 25% loon
Report Post »SacredHonor1776
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 8:56amWhat’s your opinion of the Ron Paul/Barney Frank marijuana bill?
Report Post »BCBORNCRAZY
Posted on June 27, 2011 at 12:25pmThat is what we need is a loon. Or nothing will change. Neither sides are going to change a thing now. Its over unless we elect Paul.
Report Post »kennyg933
Posted on June 27, 2011 at 1:56pmAs I said before: “Look, the “I’m an easy-on-the-eyes churchgoin’ Mom who likes Wonderbread“ platform may feel like ”Leave it to Beaver” but until will kill the IRS and the Federal Reserve Corporation, get us out of ‘Empiring’ all over the planet, stop buying from others and make things they need to buy from us, we are DEAD ALREADY. Dead. Already.” @ Republicorp, the Reps are as statist as the Dems. And if you believe that Ron Paul is 25% loon, then you “think” exactly what the TV tells you to think, and you have not read his positions right from him. If you think that age has anything to do with leadership, wisdom and charachter, then you likewise “think” exactly what the TV tells you to think. The prettier and cooler the candidate, the better, which is how Clinton and BO were elected. If Ron Paul played funk bass and got his hair dyed, people like you may find him a worthy candidate. “Well, NOW he’s cool, which is qualification for the presidency!” Sad that that‘s how Republican’s vote-exactly like the Democrats but just a little different flavor. @ SacredHonor-NEWS FLASH: Millions of Americans smoke pot. Is it not best to stop throwing pot-heads in the MASSIVE industry of the legal system and instead regulate and tax and put the violent street dealer out of business? Didn’t we try prohibition with alcohol? Did it work? Do you know the history of HOW pot became illegal? It was because of lumber companies lobbying for market share to the pape
Report Post »Diane TX
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 2:40amI would be happy with a Bachmann/West ticket, or a West/Bachmann ticket. I want the next President to NOT be a Progressive, so that would rule out Romney, and Huntsman. Newt Gingrich seems to have lost all chance of being the Republican nominee.
Of course I would also vote for “anyone but Obama”. The USA was in a horrible recession, and his solution was to “tax and spend” our way out of it, (didn’t work), AND burden us with a brand new entitlement program – Obama Care, that we didn’t want, and can’t afford.
Report Post »riseandshine
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 3:00amIn my view, the only candidate that ISN’T a progressive is Ron Paul
Report Post »338lapua
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 7:49am@riseandshine.
Report Post »You are in danger of seeming like one of those creepy “paulists” that stick their little elevator speech support into every sentence they utter.
We know you support R.P.
I can respect that, but you are risking making the good Dr. look like a cult leading nut by following the “paulist doctrine”
TheGreyPiper
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 8:59amYou guys are worse than Jehovahs Witlesses.
Report Post »riseandshine
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 6:21pm338lapua….I’m not a cultist…..I’m just sick of corrupt government.
Report Post »riseandshine
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 7:42pmThe Grey Ripper….Actually I’ve just come around to Paul in the last couple of months. What I like about Paul is that he isn’t beholden to anyone. He speaks his mind, damn the consequences. We’ve had 4 consecutive progressives as President….I voted for 2 of them…Papa Bush and W….Having Paul as President ( I know it’s unlikely), I believe we wouldn’t have to worry about him overstepping his executive responsiblities and so forth…..I know my above post looked abit cultish…but I don’t always feel like typing much..I’m a terrible typer…Regardless of who wins….I won’t be counting on one individual to save this country..It may not be savable as we have known it. I put my trust in God. The only thing that can hinder me in achieving success and happiness is myself….Later
Report Post »riseandshine
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 8:36pmBy the way….I don’t know an awful lot about any of the candidates. i pick up a little here and there. It’s still early. Of course I want a true conservative…someone who uses the Constitution as their guide, and strives to do what’s right for our beloved country….but I’d rather have an honest liberal than a corrupt conservative.Our Constitution, by design, protects us from ideological extremes. It‘s only when we go beyond the constitution is when we’re in trouble. CORRUPTION in government has always been our main enemy.
Report Post »cous1933
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 9:54pmRiseandshine,
Report Post »I appreciate your honest and intelligent responses to the posters that resort to name-calling in regards to Ron Paul and his supporters. I generally ignore them because I don’t want to get into a p*****g match with anyone whose best arguements consist of childish insults. You handle it well. You are obviously a rational and intelligent conservative and I’m pretty sure that as you look further into the candidates, Ron Paul will stand out from the pack even more.
riseandshine
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 10:33pmThank you Cous
Report Post »John M
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 2:39amThe State-run AP calls MICHELLE BACHMAN the “tea party favorite”. She’s a lot more than that. She has 40 million Evangelicals behind her as well. And the so called “tea party” in itself includes the broad majority of America. You do the math.
Report Post »senoramariposa
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 9:18pmAmen! Preach it, brother!
Report Post »John M
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 2:36amVote for BACHMANN. We need a little honesty and integrity in our lives. All the leftists know how to do is lie.
Report Post »John M
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 2:34amNo true conservative is surprised by BACHMANN surging ahead. I LIKE HER.
Report Post »Ghandi was a Republican
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 2:00amNot surprising at all… Bachman, Palin, Kristi Noem White House-secretary of Interior-Dept of Energy..
Report Post »kenny d from Suffolk
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 1:31amBachman/Cain works for me! Her political savvy and his business savvy would make a wonderful marriage! (Politically correct, too — a woman and a black! Maybe we could get one of their kids to marry a same sex Hispanic! Perfecto!)
Report Post »senoramariposa
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 9:15pmHilarious! But, probably not a good idea. However, it would totally bumfuzzle the Far-Left Loons!
Report Post »Eyeball
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 1:30amBachmann is supported more by the tea party organizations that Romney is, so this is expected.
Report Post »fightback
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 1:26amI prefer Bachman or Santorum. But we can influence even Romney much more than Otraitor.
Report Post »Jacktt100o
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 1:20amWhy is Bachmann surrounding herself with establishment types? ( Morris, Rove, Rollins, etc)
Report Post »riseandshine
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 2:13amShe is?…..forget her then…..I always go back to Ron Paul. If Paul doesn’t get the nomination, I’ll be voting for the Constitution Party nominee, or I’ll stay home
Report Post »riseandshine
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 2:25amIf anyone from the Bush administration gets a job with the next administration, I’ll be moving out of this country.
Report Post »cous1933
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 4:08pmRiseandshine,
Report Post »You can’t go wrong with Ron Paul. If he doesn‘t get the nomination I’m writing him in. Some people like to say that is wasting a vote and could actually help Obama, but the way i see it is any vote for a status quo politician (which describes the entire field in both parties – except Ron Paul) is the real wasted vote. I know when I write in “Ron Paul” I leave the voting booth knowing that I voted for the best candidate and if I lose, it’s not my fault when our Constitutional Republic dissapears completely.
riseandshine
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 6:01pmCOUS1933….I agree with you….It’s not a wasted vote…it’s doing the right thing
Report Post »kennyg933
Posted on June 27, 2011 at 10:12amABSOLUTELY! Voting the for best man is NEVER a waste of a vote. I totally agree with Ron Paul and his platform. I condemn those status quo Republicans who claim they want to reclaim America, then they go vote for the pretty candidate they saw the most on TV. I agree with Riseandshine and Cous. Just read the asinine comments below and you will see the real feathers of the typical Republican, trying to castigate and marginalize what Ron Paul has been saying and what he standas for. It is people like 338 that cannot stand outside the box that make the 2-party system the dangerous system of the slide to NWO that it is. Look, the “I’m an easy-on-the-eyes churchgoin’ Mom who likes Wonderbread“ platform may feel like ”Leave it to Beaver” but until will kill the IRS and the Federal Reserve Corporation, get us out of ‘Empiring’ all over the planet, stop buying from others and make things they need to buy from us, we are DEAD ALREADY. Dead. Already.
Report Post »CommonSenseRN
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 1:15amHow about a Bachman/Santorum or West ticket? She walks the talk. That would be two real conservatives that make sense and don’t speak out of both sides of their mouth.
She would be the first woman to get a presidential bid and the odds would be great that she would get the female vote: definitely don’t want a RINO, Romney, Perry or Christie (for his future run).
Report Post »CommonSenseRN
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 1:41amI forgot Cain…. He too would be a good choice.
Report Post »TheGreyPiper
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 9:01amCain all the way! West aint even running, and neither is Sarah.
Report Post »luvtheright
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 11:22amAgree! I would love to see a Bachmann/West ticket! Yessss, I know West is not running for president, but that DOES NOT mean he couldn’t be persuaded to be VP! Both Bachmann & West LOVE OUR COUNTRY, OUR FREEDOMS, OUR CONSTITUTION and AMERICAN EXCEPTIONALISM, which this current WH admin. has SHOWN OVER & OVER that they do not believe!
GO MICHELLE!!!
Report Post »El Paso Girl
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 1:13amWay to Go Michele Bachmann !!!!!!
Report Post »Rommey is to wishy washy.
You got my vote……………..
Concerned Green Beret
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 1:02amDon’t believe this poll. Really the only poll out there to follow is Rasmussan. He continues to get it right, much to the propagandizing White House controlled media. The race in Iowa is between Cain, Bachman. Romney will finish poorly there. If Perry gets in that will change some things. If McCotter gets in watch out, it will get crazy. If Palin gets in all bets are off. Just know this that freakin Rhino Romney will not win in Iowa.
Romney may win in New Hampshire because a lot of the idiots from NY and Massachusetts moved there. So that State has lost its way. But the South and mid west Romney is done.
Report Post »Zombee
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 1:01amCongratulations to a true patriot lady. The liberal lame-stream media will now begin to ceaselessly attack and vilified her as dangerous, right-wing extremists like they continue to do to Sarah Palin .
The Left recognizes her as a mortal threat to their interests, and in the past their tactics have been very effective in silencing critics. But we are on to them now and we are much better organized and connected than back in in 2008. Look what we achieved in 2010!!
We the people are a force more powerful than any one special interest can create and we are motivated by a drive to reclaim our great nation for our sake, and the sake of future generations. George Washington would expect no less, saying “The preservation of the sacred fire of liberty , and the destiny of the Republican model of government are justly considered as deeply , perhaps as finally staked , on the experiment entrusted to the hands of the American people.
Freedom Requires Work,Freedom’s Right. We Win by Building.The Government Goes to Those Who Show Up.Winning is More Important Than Who Gets The Credit . Think Like A Revolutionary.
Report Post »Drive the Conversation. Everyone is a Printing Press . The Leviathan Won’t Go Away in a Day.
Recruit for the Future. Don’t Tread on Me
Therightsofbilly
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 1:24amVery well said ZOMBEE
You need to post your last two paragraphs often.
Do you mind if I quote you on those words in future posts?
We need to keep that message in peoples faces continuously.
Report Post »Inexiledan
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 12:56amShe is on my very short list of good, conservative candidates. Herman is another one I like. MITT, NO WAY! NEWT, NO WAY! HUNTSMAN, NO WAY! Pawlenty, maybe. Heaven forbid we listen to the media, like we did with McCain.
Report Post »idrathermisstotheright
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 1:48amWe didn’t pick McLame, he was a back door negotiated deal by the GOP, DNC, and the media. They knew a good looking clean cut guy would have whipped Obummer so they made this deal to hand Obummer the election. They, the GOP can keep their clean cut guy this time and we get Michelle.
Report Post »miles from nowhere
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 12:48amBachmann will take the lead because she is a true conservative, Romney is not. Romney is nothing more then another liberal, he believes the Global Warming Hoax and his Healthcare plan is the same as Obamas. This pure Liberal garbage that is made up to take over control of Americans lives is not a conservative issue we support. Bachmann you go girl>!
Report Post »Ron_WA
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 12:45amOf those actually running, I’m currently rooting for Bachmann so this is goodness. Of course I’ll take any of the current GOP crop over Obama.
Report Post »ecurbyy
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 5:26amSo many of you seem to be overlooking what we need to guarantee a win for conservatives in 2012. Our candidate has got to be black. This will keep most liberals at home on election day celebrating because they have victory either way. their only concern is that there’s a black in the white house. They vote for the color of the skin, not the content of the character. It would be like pulling the ultimate fast one on these simpletons.
Report Post »Bluegill
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 6:57amTo Ecurb, I think you make a great point, for those in our party who seemed so concerned about independents what could be better than a black man. I like everything I have seen from Cain, business record, personality and overall presence.
Report Post »Would like to see the media try to turn against him, he is witty and would defend himself well.
338lapua
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 7:39amIf Rick Perry enters the race, do you see that as a plus or a minus for Bachmann?
Report Post »JimmyT
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 12:43amWe really need to refer to Mitt as “Rerun Romney”. I don’t know who they polled, besides the political pundits, after the debate, BUT, I wasn’t impressed by Rerun.
Report Post »TennesseeConservative
Posted on June 27, 2011 at 9:14amWow, the forerunner of Obama care, bankrupting his state. A More man, give me more please, not enough to bankrupt his state, He needs more man. The republadems must be wetting themselves. OH No Mr. Bill. The sheeple are not following us Boo hoo.
Report Post »nomercy63
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 12:43amI like her!!!!!!!!! Romney used car salesman!!!!!!
Report Post »riseandshine
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 1:16amlol…that’s about right
Report Post »RepubliCorp
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 7:09amRomney is about as interesting as watching grass grow. He couldn’t even beat McCain. How could beat BO?
Report Post »AZKate
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 12:40amI made my first political contribution this year. It was to Michele. She is EXACTLY what this country needs right now. Praying for her and out country.
Report Post »macadoo
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 8:45amI just donated to her campaign. this is my first donation to a political candidate
Report Post »Steve
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 12:35amI’m tellin ya. She’s the one.
Report Post »RepubliCorp
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 7:04amI hope so. Anyone that can provided foster care for 23 children can run a country. I know I am pushing it slightly…… but I like her
Report Post »mbriz
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 10:15amYes stupid sells in this country, is this really the person you want to represent you? She said our founding fathers worked to end slavery, and who became a Republican because of a piece of fiction she thought was nonfiction, Burr.
Report Post »If that’s the best you can do you should be ashamed of yourselves. Remember kids we have separation of church and state in this country, and not even MB can turn this into the Christian nation you desire.
cous1933
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 3:59pmI agree with her on most issues but I can’t get past the blatant violation of the Constitution (Patriot Act) that she supports. Any politician who is willing to violate the Constitution even once will not hesitate to do it whenever it suits them. For me, when it comes to violating the Constitution it’s – one strike, you’re OUT.
Report Post »No one in this election has a chance at my vote except Ron Paul.
I’m tellin ya Steve, he is really the one.
the hawk
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 12:34amYou Go Girl ! dont vote for that patroit act ! You want to tap into the Ron Paul crowd?
Report Post »Explain that vote to me(us) or wont be sending you this check I’m holding !
riseandshine
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 12:46amI think she already voted for extending the Patriot Act…..too bad. I’m for Paul.
Report Post »riseandshine
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 1:10am….but if it comes down to Bachman and the alleged President…I’ll be voting for Bachman
Report Post »yetibunker
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 12:33ami like her, you know why? one reason is cause the left doesn’t, so she must be doing something right! it’s time for conservatives to be heard!
Report Post »Steve
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 12:38amWell said. Any MSM outlet who endorses or is soft on any GOP candidate is the one not to vote for.
Report Post »MIBUGNU2
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 1:07amNotice how MMMsn BOZOS are putting the STAMP on Huntsman,
Report Post »and the next day Romney would be their GUY.. They are a very
good barometer…… The one they HATE or come down on the
most will be the one I will be for..and at this point thats Bachmann !!
RepubliCorp
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 6:55amOur card carrying Trolls hate her and that’s good. Now is the time to paint these Libs as anti-woman. Use a page from their little red book. Turn their tactics against them. Every time I hear someone speak ill about Bachmann I will ask if they have a problem with women and suggest they seek help from a doctor.
Report Post »tifosa
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 9:05amLibs don’t “hate” Michele Bachmann. Most of us would LOVE her to be the Republican nominee who runs against Obama in 2012, thus run against his record of legislation signed into law that supports women’s rights.. Women who care about/look at women’s issues see that the women on the R side have voted pretty much uniformly against bills that give women rights to fair pay, vs. strengthening enforcement of sexual assault laws protecting Native-American women, vs. the ability for women to file lawsuits vs. rapists AND Republicans are trying to AGAIN redefine rape. Low-income, or any women, who get preventive care through Planned Parenthood also see the assaults the Republicans are waging on their services. In light of all that, let’s hope Michele is THE nominee!!
Report Post »ClockKing
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 9:59amTifosa, Yes, Let us run against the Leftist Obama record! You are wrong. Most women GROW UP after a while and realize what is important. And it ain’t your leftist agenda, which HURTS women.
Report Post »StonyBurk
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 2:17pmI agree– I heard Ms.B on Fox-and on Face the Nation– her views on Gay Marriage were expressed aptly reflecting my own views NO “confusion ” about it. IF New York wants to lead the nation to perdition they ought not have Federal support in that effort. Where is the “basic right” for any person to have their corrupted conscience recognized by any State- -or by EVERY State. Just because I like something pick whatever “orientation” you prefer does not manifest any compelling State interest in rejecting decades of settled law. “Marriage is and will always remain the union for life of one man and one woman.Religion,Morality and Knowledge were codified as fundamental values for Good Government and the happiness of mankind ALL three are rejected by the State Government of NewYork State .Too bad there are no men like John Jay alive in New York State to WAKE THEM UP.
Report Post »tifosa
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 2:34pm“I’m not a flake. I never was a flake. I’m just like you.” ;)
Report Post »Tretka
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 12:31amI am an Iowan…lost in Arizona. So, my experience with Iowans of all types is… We are: say it like it is folks, your expected to know the truth, you are taught to know what value is, we love a good joke (I mean a good joke), we are self sufficient, we are caring as in the real kind of caring, and we like to live in peace but know when to speak up and we don’t like being run over or lied to.
Report Post »338lapua
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 7:36am…..But you LOVE ethanol.
Report Post »It will be interesting to see if anyone can win the state if they take on big ethanol.
Progressive republicans, ethanol,Obamneycare……….all need to go.
OlefromMN
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 10:34amTretka, You do know the best thing to come out of Iowa don’t you?
I35 ;-))
Report Post »Exrepublisheep
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 12:28amegggggsellent
Report Post »poorrichardsnews
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 12:35amGo Michele Go! We don’t need a President Romney! The guy is SUCH a liberal: http://poorrichardsnews.com/post/6634402544/mitt-romney-is-a-liberal-part-2-romney-appointed
Report Post »nothingbuthetruth
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 12:40amMichigan loves Bachmann!!!!! Romney a Rino
Report Post »saneasylum
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 12:51amWe already know what Mitt has in his bag of tricks……plus he’s an enviromentalist now!!! You go Michele and give it all you got !
Report Post »cheezwhiz
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 12:53amI’m iffy about elections even happening in 2012 ( there is no historical precedent for an islamomarxist giving up power voluntarily) but if they do happen , I guess I’ll vote for ANYONE who runs against Hussein,
Report Post »unless its Huntsman…..then I’ll stay home
MIBUGNU2
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 12:55amPhoenix, Arizona is for Michele Bachmann !!!! RUN GIRL, RUN !!
Report Post »GOD know’s we need YOU HERE !!!!! OORAH !!
OneIfByLand
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 12:55amMickey Mouse could tie Romney anywhere
Report Post »fastfacts
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 1:16amGO MICHELLE BACHMANN!!!
I think it is between her and Romney all the way. That would be a great ticket. Romney/Bachmann or vice versa.
Check out Romney’s new ad targetting Obama: http://tiny.cc/mnajq – That is where all of our efforts should be going, towards Obama. Remember Reagan’s 11th commandment, the real opponent is Obama.
Report Post »fastfacts
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 1:32amINTERESTING SITUATION BECAUSE THEY NEED EACH OTHER
Romney needs more of the base, even though they will vote for anyone but Obama he still needs the help rallying the base. While she needs help rallying the rest of the republicans and independents. I think the Washington Post reporter that said that Romney was a Ken Doll and Bachmann was Barbie with fangs ( http://tiny.cc/6fsje ) is vile, I think he was on to something, a great match.
Report Post »fastfacts
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 1:43amNOTE: The truth is Romney is a conservative, though pulls a little more moderate than some like, non the less he has always been a fiscal conservative and the controversies that people bring up are not so **** and dry. This because of the liberal media not telling the whole story. 1) He does not believe in man-made global warming – he believes in the changing of the climate as we discussed in earlier posts, which most of the viewers praised. 2) He has already said that there were many mistakes in RomneyCare but his state wanted it and still supports it by 63%. 3) He is pro-life, he hasn’t fought for abortion since he was running against Ted Kennedy in 94, even in 2004‘s election he wasn’t pro-choice he took the Mitch Daniels pledge not to make any changes for or against if he was elected, that is not to say he is pro-choice but that was the only way they would elect him but while in office he fought for pro-life issues including fighting against the morning after pill, etc.
Don’t believe what the media is feeding us. Romney is a conservative, though more moderate, and as a Tea Partier in Alaska, we will support him if he is chosen as the GOP Presidential Candidate.
One more thing, he has the best record fiscally in both the market place and as governor.
Report Post »13thGenerationAmerican
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 1:54amIf this Fascist medicare and SS hater wins, this country will be wrecked and most of you who post here will be on the street.
Report Post »thepatriotdave
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 2:01amGreat, with one gigantic caveat… Neither one of them can beat the Obama machine!
Help draft the only person that could beat Obama by at least a 20 point margin… Allen West.
http://www.allenwestforpresident.us
Report Post »KickinBack
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 2:37am@nothingbutthetruth
Amen Brother!
Report Post »QC Ghost
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 2:37amDon‘t think Obama’s spin-sters haven’t produced a looooong list of accomplishments to counter-balance anyone we choose to compete. For example(s): http://www.qcghost.blogspot.com
Report Post »KickinBack
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 2:40am@13thgenerationamerican
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 1:54am
If this Fascist medicare and SS hater wins, this country will be wrecked and most of you who post here will be on the street.
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Why don’t you come visit Flint or Detroit MI??? You will see what liberals have done to this once great state, and our once great manufacturing cities.
sissykatz
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 2:43amI really hope Bachmann does well. I know she is conservative enough for us. I just hope she is strong enough to beat Obama. I am really not worried about losing to Obama legitimately but I do worry about
Report Post »about Soros and all the dead people voting etc. It concerns me because we absolutely cannot take four more Years. Can you imagine what it would be like withe Obama if he didn’t have to worry about
re-election??? He would declare himself “King”.
Komponist-ZAH
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 2:52am13thGen—
Fascism:
Etymology: Italian fascismo, from fascio bundle, fasces, group, from Latin fascis bundle & fasces fasces
Date: 1921
1 often capitalized : a political philosophy, movement, or regime (as that of the Fascisti) that exalts nation and often race above the individual and that stands for a centralized autocratic government headed by a dictatorial leader, severe economic and social regimentation, and forcible suppression of opposition
2 : a tendency toward or actual exercise of strong autocratic or dictatorial control
(Merriam Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary)
Please don‘t use words you don’t know the real meaning and history of.
Report Post »USAMEDIC3008
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 2:53amRombama-who-cares
Report Post »Showtime
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 3:53am@QC Ghost
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 2:37am
Don‘t think Obama’s spin-sters haven’t produced a looooong list of accomplishments to counter-balance anyone we choose to compete. For example(s): http://www.qcghost.blogspot.com
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Anyone with a brain knows what Obama has accomplished: NOTHING except inflation, a devalued dollar, an unstable economy, political paybacks, wasting tax money, and showing his arrogance — for starters.
People hired him because he was black. In 2012 we’ll fire him because he is useless.
Report Post »Mil-Dot
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 5:08amI took a straw poll here in my neighborhood between my cat Casper, my rat terrier Dino and Mitt Romney. Mitt came in third.
Report Post »On The Bayou
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 5:38amHow will we act when the White House is cleared of freedom haters. When the communist czars are sent home. When the scandles of a President who hates the country he is in charge of seem like a bad dream in our past. Will we be able to repair the damage that these people have done to the structure of The United States of America, it`s going to take someone that is not afraid to hurt some feelings. Will Cast Sunstien and Eric Holder go to trial for Crimes against the freedom loving people of this country? I hope so.
Report Post »NickDeringer
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 6:22amI have followed her career for a while and this doesn’t surprise me in the least. She was at the top of Nancy Pelosi’s hit list because Shelly fought her tooth and nail.
Bachmann could go all the way to the Oval Office.
Report Post »Gloucester Libertarian
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 6:37amAny who think Romney is a conservative, should look carefully at what he did in Massachusetts. As a Mass resident I can attest and the record is clear. He made no effort to support conservative State or Federal House and Senate candidates, gave us Romney Care, and ever increasing budgets. Not once did government get smaller under his leadership!! Get real, we need a real small government advocate, not more of the same old Republican Progressive nonsense (pretend we are for small government, and then keep adding to what the last guy did). Our liberty is slipping away. WAKE UP AMERICA.
Report Post »Bluegill
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 6:43amYes I had hopes for Romney, I thought he did a better job on answering the healthcare issue this time around but the global warming put me over the edge. I don‘t know if she can win out of the House but I wouldn’t mind her joining Cain as his VP or vice versa.
Report Post »I can’t help feel deja vu, Bush insulted real conservatives with the “compassionate” label for himself and so I guess we are not compassionate. Romney gives me the same sick feeling of being duped.
cripplecreek
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 6:55amAgreed. Bachmann would be a real and worthwhile change.
Report Post »John 3:16
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 8:11amRomney is a liberal RINO period!!!! Bachmann will soon blow this Romney loser out of the contest. nI wouldn’t want Romney any where near the White House. He like our current Speaker, Mr. “*****” are RINOS that need to be shown the door.
Report Post »calebgs83
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 8:16amShouldn’t Palin be included in the poll?
Report Post »nothingbuthetruth
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 8:40amfastfact…..you said Romney just believes in the changing climate??? He said he believe that the earth is getting warmer and that humans are part cause of it. He has no facts because there are none!!! It is a man made hoax. They are pushing this lie and duffuses are believing it. Crud, I beilieved it until I educated myself and the emails showing the so called grant paid scientists lying about their findings. And why did they not want to release their findings for years, because there were no findings. So Romney wants to blame me for heating my home in the winter or driving my grandma to the doctor. And Romney said Obama didnt start this mess but he made it worse. Bull, Obama sure did start this mess with his votes when senator with his progressive buddies in congress. And by pushing tarp before he was elected. I want my republican president to GET IT!!! and Romney clearly does not!!
Report Post »TomFerrari
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 9:00amWhat’s the surprising part?
@ThePatriotDave – I would LOVE to see Allen West run.
He is:
HONEST
INFORMED
EXPERIENCED
INTELLIGENT
FORTHRIGHT
SINCERE
ARTICULATE
COMMANDING (Presidential)
Did I mention Honest, Forthright & Sincere?
While I’d love to see him run,
I have to DISAGREE about Romney or Bachmann beating obama.
I think ANYBODY can beat obama as long as they share the traditional American Values:
They need to be God-fearing, Freedom-loving, Fiscally Conservative & believe in Liberty, Independence, Security, Self-sufficiency, & a Constitutionally Bound government with limited authority, scope, & budget, & KNOW our Rights come from God.
They must:
be strong on foreign affairs & strong on jobs.
be ready, willing, & able to stand up to unions and to public criticism.
be ready, willing & able to make the tough decisions that are right for America – assuring America’s future.
preach American Exceptionalism.
be ready, willing, & able to address entitlement programs & to not only balance the budget, but PAY DOWN the deficit!
We MUST NOT leave this mess for our children and grandchildren!!
We made this mess; WE need to ‘MAN UP’ & FIX IT!
obama? PROVEN himself to be socialist-ish-y, irresponsibly running up $15 TRILLION credit card, ANTI-Constitution & ANTI-American-Exceptionalism, apologizing for colonialism while running 4.5 wars & destroying capitalism by nationalizing companies. Grew the welfare class. More debt than ALL before him COMB
Report Post »momprayn
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 9:11amI LOVE Bachmann – if no one else gets in, I’m for her; HOWEVER, you guys – get ready for
RICK PERRY (TX). He WILL be running – this is my state — local news has it he has decided but is waiting until August to announce. You can pretty much count on that. Zogby poll shows he would trounce Romney. He has all the qualities we need pretty much & NO RINO at all. Did a great job here & will for the country — check this out:
Article on reasons this guy thinks Perry will be our next President – win in 2012.
http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2011/06/24/five-reasons-why-believe-texas-governor-rick-perry-will-be-our-president-in/
Also — I LOVE Palin & I still think good chance SHE will run. If so, I think I like her over Perry — first woman President to boot. I’m sure Bachmann & Palin will have some type of authoritative position if we win in 2012. Cheez — think again — remember ANYONE will be better than Obama, even RINO Huntsman.
Report Post »Truth Wins Every Time
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 9:39amYou all better be willing to get in a position of watching WHO counts the votes. Soros has been getting Dems in that position in many states.
Report Post »That is who will determine a winner……the vote counters.
mjhillalabama
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 9:46amKEENYG333, what party or group are you speaking for as independent? The Tourette Party? Cursing, even thinly diguised like yours, makes one wonder if you are some idiot rapper who likes to abuse women and brag about it.. Or maybe Janeann Garofalo.Independents cannot win in a national election. There is not near enough name recognition. I would not say you wasted your vote, for no vote is truly wasted. However anyone who would vote for an independent or just be apathetic and stay home deserves what they get. Unfortunately there is always some collateral damage as well. (Maybe you’re Van Jones trying some reverse psychology or are recruiting for the liberal tea party.)
Report Post »tradexpertbuysell
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 10:00amWhat I hope to see is Michelle win. But if she does she’ll be a one term President because of tough decisions she will be forced to make. If she has the communication skills of a Regan maybe she will make the second term. But here is my prediction based on current polls. The truth we may not want in the short term mixed with a real blessing in the long term (IE: 2016):
Mit gets the nomination.
Mit is forced like McCain to pick Michelle for VP.
The Mit Bachmann team beats Obama.
Mit plunges in polls for reasons that will be due to his liberal streak and double dealing while Michelle just by her own personal charm, honesty, and principles will rise.
Romney resigns through pressure giving Michelle a shot at a 2016 Presidential run.
Bachmann gets elected in 2016! Now people then will be all too eager to see true conservativism restored on a permanent basis with the IRS being repealed along with Obamadosen’tcare (during Romneys term) and the Dept. of Ed being abolished along with all the other Marxist Departments (IE: EPA) due to resultant sudden lack of funding. Also the FED will be broken up where the free enterprise spirit in the banking system will be restored after over 100 years of bondage, and chronie capitalism will die. Long live the Republic!
Report Post »TheCenturion
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 10:09amIt’s time for TEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Report Post »hauschild
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 10:12amI like Bachmann but feel she’s a bit too “nice” once it begins getting dirty. It is only a thought, but I think she might get eaten alive if she ends up being the nominee.
We know Palin can handle the heat because her response is always, “Thank you sir. May I have another?” She almost embraces the attacks.
But, if you’re forcing me to choose from the current disappointing crop of nominees, I would support Bachmann.
Report Post »kennyg933
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 10:17am@ MJ. You see here how those like MJ are brainwashed into the ‘Left OR Right” paradigm react when their simple thoughts are disturbed with the reality that there is another option besides Rep or Dem: they name-call (in this case mis-use medical terminology) or, consciously or unconsciously try to get the reader to associate the message with something or someone undesirable. Here’s what I mean: MJHILLALABAMA and Ghonorrhea, both white, dripping with unpleasantry, and best cured with an injection. See how simple that is? Now you can’t NOT associate this Alabama turd with VD, which his philandering John of a Daddy probably gave to his Mama.
Report Post »OlefromMN
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 10:26amIf an AP poll states she is almost tied, she truely is slaughtering him in the real polls.
Go Michele!!!
Report Post »dwh320
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 10:29amWhy did BLAZE edit out the part of the article that said “Former Godfather’s CEO Herman Cain, who has never held public office but has found a following among tea party supporters, comes in third, with 10 percent.” . They mentioned Paul’s and Newts 7 % but chose to hide Mr Cains 10 %. Why?
Report Post »banjarmon
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 10:33amYou GO LADY….Ya got my VOTE!!!
Report Post »ishka4me
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 10:38amBachmann is only candidate with Balls. She is the well spoken palin. Sorry, i like Palin, she is just not presidential.
Report Post »MONICNE
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 10:58am“Nearly Ties” is the new “fails to tie”
Report Post »Watchingtheweasels
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 11:17amFantastic! I was a Herman Cain supporter until he essentially endored Obama’s decision to allow gays in the military. Bachmann’s candidacy has really taken off as the tea-party / conservative alternative to Romney in this primary,
Report Post »Pujols
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 11:35amI love this Michele.
Report Post »I don’t hate anyone.
I don’t like everyone either.
Pujols
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 11:40amOne more thing. She would be a great leader for Our Country.
Anyone who can raise 28 children is 100 x better than Obama! No, make that a 1000 x better.
I don’t think Obama is raising any Kids. The Mother in law does all the work.
Report Post »NHwinter
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 11:59amAnyone who is not associated with the Bildeberg group has my vote. Most of them are in that group. Don’t think Bachmann is with them, neither is Paul. Allen West isn’t in the Bildeberg group either.
Report Post »RJO
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 12:29pmI’m from Minnesota.
Michele has TWO law degrees…what the Lame Stream media tries to portray is the exact OPPOSITE of who this woman is. She is a huge and imposing threat to the entrenched LIBERAL establishment in Washington (both parties) which is why she has been targeted for so long. Last fall in the 2010 Congressional race her district saw multiple appearances by Obama, Clinton and other so-called “heavy hitters” to defeat her. Didn’t work.
She understands that the year is 2011 and not 2008…that our Republic consists of 50 states and not 57…she refers to one branch of our military as the Marine Corps…not the Marine Corpse.
She would mop the floor with the current idiot in the White House!
Report Post »PATTY HENRY
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 12:40pmThe “establishment” has settled on the RINO Huntsman…who knows why… Romney can generate as much excitement as a roach scurrying across the floor… Bachmann’s face will freeze in that phony smile…there is only ONE PATRIOT who can lead us out of this mess and we all know it: SARAH PALIN and there is only ONE VEEP who can be with her: ALLEN WEST. PALIN/WEST will stomp on Obama.
Report Post »I’d vote for Mickey Mouse over Obama. Wait for PALIN/WEST.
ozchambers
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 12:41pmI want Mitt to be near the bottom. I like this, maybe we can have a decent choice this upcoming election!
Report Post »Rogue
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 12:45pma bit off topic, but I am sick and tired of Iowa and New Hampshire shaping the GOP nomination. By the time it gets to my state, there are candidates that are already out of the race, where results from other states may have kept them in or given them a boost.
They need to run the caucuses all at the same time in every state, and narrow the field each time over the course of 2,3,4 votes. In my neck of the woods, we don’t get to hear what these cadidates say to folks in IA and NH – I want them all on the national stage, telling the entire population what they stand for, and what they will do as president. Many, many credible debates need to be broadcast, with a wide range of questions, not just the “hot topics” of discussion at the moment. Rolling into IA and NH with a crapload of money and telling the people there what they want to hear results in the the candidate with the better campaign managers and the most money to come out near the top. Its absolutely rediculous.
Report Post »Cause4Liberty
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 12:47pmThat is ALL we NEED, is a Canadian NEO CON to run this country (complete Sarcasm)! She is NO different than mitt romney. I Find it complete moronic for sheeple to cheer on the politicians who are going to rape them once they get into office. She is just folllowing sarah palins footsteps… She is a JOKE!
Report Post »Skee
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 2:16pmI love everything about Michelle, even the fact she’s a hot cougar but she voted for the patriot act and that is a deal breaker. I hate the fact that the weak and frail looking Ron Paul is our best bet to protect the constitution. I’m waiting for Col. West to step up. He has a true understanding of governments real role and he’s a B.A.!
Report Post »cous1933
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 3:49pmSkee,
I’m glad that you recognize that Michele (by voting for the Patriot Act) is weak on the Constitution. But then you want Allen West to run. He also voted for the Patriot Act. You also (correctly) recognize that Ron Paul is our best bet to protect the Constitution, but then you disparage him based on his looks? Seriously you would vote for someone to be President based on their looks?
The Blaze seems to be loaded with people who claim to favor a return to the Constitutional Republic established by our founders but then support presidential candidates who violate the Constitution!
We really can’t have it both ways. If you are truly for the Constitution, the only candidate is Ron Paul. If you don’t mind violating the Constitution – then you have lots of choices – from Bachmann to Obama. I’m sticking with the Constitution. Ron Paul 2012!!!
Report Post »what4
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 7:10pmAnd Michelle is a whole lot easier on the eye’s too!
Report Post »godhead
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 9:32pm“Are you a flake?”
Awesome Chris, and thanks. We’ll make that one stick for the next year and a half.
Report Post »kittykat437
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 9:43pmyes, eggsellent indeed. That will Guarantee a Democratic victory ……
Report Post »AntiSocialist1
Posted on June 26, 2011 at 10:31pmGood news, i just hope the conservative isnt a show just intended to sway the tea partiers. As one I hope these politicians are legitimate but im not sure considering the phony nature of politicians. Please save us Michele, show the political elites that true conservative values can save our nation. Just dont be fake, because we are watching you closely. You adhere to those values or youll be voted out fast. Good luck in the coming election, and pleez beat romney because he is a typical republicrat. God bless and best of luck.
Report Post »PatrioticDad
Posted on June 27, 2011 at 12:17amThis is no surprise – Mr. Romney is just the latest lame republican candidate who embraces the belief that it is his turn – WRONG – because he ran before does NOT matter – he is a loser every day of the week and is the pick of the media ! DUH wake up people !!!!- he is the pick of the global socialists to ensure the victory of Obama. – THINK ! the candidate the media questions ?? the honorable Michele Bachmann is clearly the best pick as nominee , because she has been in the fight every single day to protesting the out of control spending in Washington ! She is A LEADER !! – she will come under a ferocious attack – but she can and will withstand it – Please tell all your friends to back this lady – and GOD bless her !!! and GOD bless America ! Help to tell the whole world – DON’T TREAD ON ME !! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Report Post »gt5669
Posted on June 27, 2011 at 1:51amGo for it Michelle, you are the next Ronald Regan, who turned the country and economy around after the worse president-Carter, now we even have a worser president, this time we need a women to turn things around,,,another real conservative that understands the people who make this country the greatess in the world.
Report Post »VegasGuy
Posted on June 27, 2011 at 2:21amGood news! I would much rather have Bachmann to cast my presidential vote.
Report Post »Sound The Trumpet In Zion
Posted on June 27, 2011 at 7:36amThis is really great news considering that I’m sure Romney was getting extra help from some liberals voting for Romney to try and keep him in the lead. That way they figure that we will be stuck with RINO Romney for our delegate. They will find out though that it will not work and we WILL have a conservative running against obama and WE WILL WIN!
Report Post »ishka4me
Posted on June 27, 2011 at 9:02amI was in her camp, until she was on meet the press. She refused to answer questions. Can’t have another one of them in office.
Report Post »smithclar3nc3
Posted on June 27, 2011 at 9:45amFinally Americans are waking up and looking past a candidates image into their actual records. Romney is more liberal than McCain he’s is the wrong answer to the problems facing America. The big hint was the media backing Romney. Anything the media backs is wrong period 2008 showed the entire country how much kool-aid the media consumes and if they‘re backing Romney Conservative shouldn’t.
Report Post »stogieguy7
Posted on June 27, 2011 at 9:59amNot that “surprising” given her excellent performance in the debate AND the fact that she is an Iowa native who is well known there. Also, the Iowa caucus tends to attract mainly the hard-core folks who are most into politics. That’s quite a different crowd than what you see in a state with an open (or practically open) primary.
I will watch this with great interest, but I would not draw any conclusions from this. We still have a field of candidates that lacks any one strong front-runner. Therefore, anything can happen. Just wait until Rick Perry jumps in.
Report Post »TomFerrari
Posted on June 27, 2011 at 11:10amRomney = RINO!
Run, Michele, RUN!
(not an endorsement)
BTW: “MICHELE” has ONE “L”, not 2. (not trying to correct anyone, just FYI)
Report Post »SimpleTruths
Posted on June 27, 2011 at 11:20amIt’s Iowa, doesn’t mean squat.
Report Post »SimpleTruths
Posted on June 27, 2011 at 11:23amKICKINBACK
What liberals have done? Are you kidding me, Republicans sold this country out for the last 10 years.
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