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Douglas Carpenter

(20,226 posts)
14. Exactly! Palin had sky-high favorability ratings during her first few weeks on the national scene
Sat Feb 11, 2012, 11:43 AM
Feb 2012

Last edited Sat Feb 11, 2012, 12:19 PM - Edit history (1)

I just hope they stay sky-high for Ricky long enough for him to secure the Republican nomination.



Shockwaves of delight!!

That's rich! I love it. greatauntoftriplets Feb 2012 #1
I don't think they have a winner aaaaaa5a Feb 2012 #2
It's a race for the driver's seat. lpbk2713 Feb 2012 #3
LOL Johnny2X2X Feb 2012 #4
64% of voters don't know how to use the Google tabbycat31 Feb 2012 #11
What a great day for female Cessna pilots Blue Owl Feb 2012 #5
Am I the only person who's nervous about this? Jackpine Radical Feb 2012 #6
I'm not too worried about it - with Newt I had some concern Douglas Carpenter Feb 2012 #9
Since we are talking about an electorate that (almost) elected W twice, MH1 Feb 2012 #15
I may be wrong angrychair Feb 2012 #22
I think you are right. The 64% fav is among GOP voters. DCBob Feb 2012 #25
Me too. This guy could inspire the base like Romney never could. DCBob Feb 2012 #24
I'm pretty sure that's only among Republican voters. boxman15 Feb 2012 #33
You're right. Republican voters. Jackpine Radical Feb 2012 #39
Mr. Frothy has a solid lead in the "too fucking dumb to search the Internet" demographic. HopeHoops Feb 2012 #7
--which, you will note, appears to include 64% of the public. Jackpine Radical Feb 2012 #12
I read the poll as "likely GOP" voters. Obama's held a lead in every "any part" poll. HopeHoops Feb 2012 #20
But it doesn't say that. Jackpine Radical Feb 2012 #23
If you follow the link, the other numbers do say GOP voters. HopeHoops Feb 2012 #28
I know, but the fact that they distinguished Republicans Jackpine Radical Feb 2012 #30
Bad reporting. We know better. HopeHoops Feb 2012 #36
It is GOP voters angrychair Feb 2012 #31
Thank you. Jackpine Radical Feb 2012 #38
Looked...it is likely GOP voters angrychair Feb 2012 #32
I think it's time we all set aside our petty differences and unite behind Rick Santorum for the GOP Douglas Carpenter Feb 2012 #8
Flashback to 1980-- Jackpine Radical Feb 2012 #13
Or even a shorter trip, all the way back to 2000. nt MH1 Feb 2012 #16
I remember that very well - but Santorum is no Reagan and 2012 is very different than 1980 Douglas Carpenter Feb 2012 #21
The only reason Santorum has any favorables JNelson6563 Feb 2012 #10
Exactly! Palin had sky-high favorability ratings during her first few weeks on the national scene Douglas Carpenter Feb 2012 #14
Rick Rocks! flamingdem Feb 2012 #19
Come now angrychair Feb 2012 #26
I hope you're right and that they're effective. MH1 Feb 2012 #17
He's not as easy to attack as the others. He's relatively clean.. like a boy scout. DCBob Feb 2012 #29
I understand he was a key player in Pay to Play scandal JNelson6563 Feb 2012 #40
Ladies and Gentlemen we have a loser! Tennessee Gal Feb 2012 #18
Satonrum scares the hell outta me SaintPete Feb 2012 #27
The clown car steering wheel is being passed around inside from one guy to another aint_no_life_nowhere Feb 2012 #34
Within 3 weeks, Republicans will be attacking him as a liberal boxman15 Feb 2012 #35
The Republican Old Boy Network is probably a little worried taught_me_patience Feb 2012 #37
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