Poll: Walker leads in Iowa, followed by Trump

[brooklynite]

Source: Politico

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is still out in front of all Republican contenders in a new Monmouth University poll out Monday surveying likely Iowa GOP caucus-goers.

But in second place is Donald Trump, whose remarks on Arizona Sen. John McCain’s military service do not appear to have had a material effect on his standing in the Hawkeye State, or at least not yet. In fact, plurality of those surveyed (47 percent) said they have a favorable view of the multibillionaire candidate, while 35 percent said they do not.

Read more: http://www.politico.com/story/2015/07/poll-iowa-gop-scott-walker-leads-donald-trump-second-120352.html?hp=l2_4

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Be afraid, GOP. Be afraid.

[Plucketeer]

1. Now there's some tangible proof...

" In fact, plurality of those surveyed (47 percent) said they have a favorable view of the multibillionaire candidate, while 35 percent said they do not."

The proof revealed here is that stupids love stupids. They feel a kinship for folks who talk as ignorantly as they do. Not all that hard of a concept to comprehend!

[ananda]

2. Boy that 20% sure is fickle.

[Fred Sanders]

3. Likely GOP primary voters in Iowa are about as racist and paranoid as Trump, so he will do well,

just like the Bachmann's and Huckabee's, Santorum's and Mr. 999 did before Trump...the elephant in the room is the ridiciculous primary election system that elevates The Crazies to national status.

So, you court the Crazies or lose the race in the wilds of Fox-infested Iowa and NH GOP voters, voters that are the opposite of the general American public, the 99% not voting.

[sadoldgirl]

4. I don't think that anyone needs to worry about

a Trump presidency or even nomination. When the
Koch brothers decide that the time has come to
put a stop to him, they will do so. They want first of
all to stop Jeb, and Trump serves that purpose.

Walker is the guy that worries me. Thom H. called him
very Nixonian, and I agree with that assessment.

[YOHABLO]

13. Walker has been a groomed puppet of the Kochs ... they have his back financially.

But he still reeks of stupid.

[bigdarryl]

5. Has any republican candidate who's won Iowa ever won the nomination?

[onehandle]

7. Bunches, but not for the last couple of elections.

Let's hope this new trend of insanity holds.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iowa_caucuses#Republicans

[onehandle]

6. Their BEST and Their BRIGHTEST!

Can't decide which is which, though.

[Sunlei]

8. I think Donald Trump can easy gain the poll lead, soon as he starts to focus on Scott Walker

Gov. Walker should be very afraid of annoying Mr. Trump.

[lark]

9. Trump is a short term distraction.

Walker is the real threat due to his selling his soul to the Kochs. He's ignorant enough that the teabaggers will love him and smart enough to do everything humanly possible (illegal, who cares?) for the 1% and to screw everyone else. This person is truly venal.

[still_one]

10. Walker is someone to be concerned about because of the Koch brothers backing.

[Blasphemer]

11. I have no doubt he will be the nominee

It's been decided. They got the GOP judges to give him legal cover for a reason. Jeb is probably intended to be his VP.

[Judi Lynn]

12. This doesn't speak well for Iowa, does it? Holy moly. n/t