Romneys online effort sways CT straw poll (who's not real?)
(story from the Everyday Republican)
Last night’s CTGOP Middletown Straw Poll turned out to be a huge success as 388 people voted to give a narrow win to former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney. Held at the Middletown Elks Lodge, guests from all over the state came to support their candidate for the Republican Presidential nomination.
Turnout for each candidate was spirited. Congressman Ron Paul’s supporters came out in force, bringing out the Connecticut-based “Ron Paul balloon team”. Gusty winds brought down the balloon before it could be fully displayed unfortunately. Once inside the hall, the different campaigns passed out lapel stickers, lawn signs, and bumper stickers, ensuring that you will be seeing much more of the Republican Presidential campaigns in the days ahead. Each campaign had one surrogate speak to the crowd. Former Massachusetts Governor Jane Swift spoke for Senator John McCain (take that Mitt Romney!), businessman William Landers of Wallingford spoke for Gov. Mike Huckabee, and State Central Committeeman Ralph Capanera of Rocky Hill spoke for Rudy Giuliani. Mayor Mark Boughton of Danbury advocated on behalf of Gov. Mitt Romney, and Mr. James Palmer spoke on Congressman Ron Paul’s behalf.
The inside story of the Straw Poll was, of course, the balloting. The Romney campaign clearly pushed the “online balloting” portion of the event in their communications with supporters, as the online results showed: Giuliani 10, Huckabee 1, McCain 26, Paul 21, and 70 for Romney. In the hall, the results were: Giuliani 24, Huckabee 8, McCain 78, Paul 75, and Romney 66.
With 388 participants, the Straw Poll turned out far better than we had anticipated, and are thankful to those that got involved in the event. A portion of the proceeds from the event will be contributed to the Connecticut Breast Cancer Coalition/Foundation, as we join those who work to fight breast cancer.
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yes definately not getting the same + media spin as the Huckster
The above story was actually pretty positive compared to the one from the local paper.
This was an old line party operative type gathering with an Ex Gov. there endorsing McCain. We really showed them something last night. I had more than one person say something like "We like your fresh ideas and enthusiasm".
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It needs a doctor!
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Washington doesn't need more lawyers.
It needs a doctor!
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Remember the Value Voters straw poll?
Back in October, Romney won the combined online and in-person votes, but Huckabee dominated the in-person votes by themselves. Looks like Romney has done it again. Difference is, the media played up Huckabee's showing then.
Not bad at all really
Romney and McCain's people put us through fairly boring films on the big projected screen so we whipped out a copy of "A new hope". I think it made an impression on quite a few of the younger Romney supporters. All in all a good night for the team.
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Washington doesn't need more lawyers.
It needs a doctor!
Dr. Ron Paul *** RX for Freedom
Washington doesn't need more lawyers.
It needs a doctor!
Dr. Ron Paul *** RX for Freedom
Thank You!
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McCain 78, RP 75, Romney
McCain 78, RP 75, Romney 66, Guilliani 24, Huckabee 8
wow - not bad!