It seems Fred Thompson is a popular choice among conservatives. But they still expect Rudy to win:
When asked whom they would vote for if the Republican primary were held today, 28 percent preferred Fred Thompson (up from 26 percent in May), whose closest rival, Mitt Romney, gained 14 percent of the vote (down 2 percent from May). “Despite talk of Thompson’s stalled campaign this summer, conservatives have not lost confidence in the former Senator,†says Grassfire.org President Steve Elliott.
The big mover, however, is Rep. Ron Paul of Texas:
Rep. Ron Paul showed the biggest gain from Grassfire’s May poll, rising from seventh position (6 percent) to a solid third position (13 percent) – a more than a 50 percent increase in support among grassroots conservatives. Mike Huckabee’s support also rose, from 3 to 7 percent. “Paul’s rise shows that conservatives are not all that thrilled with the anointed frontrunners,†says Elliott. “Paul’s message is resonating with many conservatives, and it would be wise for the other candidates to take note.â€
All three of the favorites here at AAB are coming up big time. I wish each of the three candidates the best of luck in the campaign.
