Grassfire.org Press Release: Maxwell, IA. Survey of 39,000 Grassroots Conservatives Also Gives Ron Paul Biggest Gain, Signals End to McCain’s Campaignand Notes Hillary’s Rise A nationwide Straw Poll conducted by Grassfire.org in the week prior to Fred Thompson’s presidential bid announcement finds that grassroots conservatives favor Fred Thompson by a greater than 2-to-1 margin over his nearest competitor -- a 4% increase since May. When asked whom they would vote for if the Republican primary were held today, 28% preferred Fred Thompson (up from 26% in May), whose closest rival, Mitt Romney, gained 14% of the vote (down 2% 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. Rep. Ron Paul showed the biggest gain from Grassfire’s May poll, rising from seventh position (6%) to a solid third position (13%). Mike Huckabee’s support rose, from 3% to 7%. . . . [Read More]Tags: Fred Thompson, Grassfire.org, Ron Paul, Steve Elliot, straw poll To share or post to your site, click on "Post Link". Please mention / link to the ARRA News Service. Thanks!
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