Thread: There's something very odd about GOP primary pre-polling and vote

Sunday, January 22, 2012
There's something very odd about GOP primary pre-polling and vote
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Eric Blair
Activist Post

Okay. It's time somebody says it. Something seems very strange about the GOP primary pre-polling and vote thus far.

As a Ron Paul fan, I didn't want to seem like a sore loser after the odd Iowa result where the failed no-name Senator, Rick Santorum, was catapulted to victory with very little tangible support.

But, now, how on earth could Newt Gingrich win the South Carolina primary when the day before the vote he had to cancel a major campaign stop because of lack of attendance?

The Associated Press reported:

Newt Gingrich has cancelled a campaign appearance in South Carolina because of poor attendance.

The Republican presidential candidate was scheduled to speak to the Southern Republican Leadership on Friday. But a campaign spokesman told reporters that he would no longer be appearing due to poor attendance.

There were just a few dozen people in the audience at the College of Charleston's arena, where the event was taking place.


Meanwhile, on the same day Ron Paul boasted over 1000 attendees at his campaign event in Charleston:

2012 Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul attracted more than 1,000 supporters in Charleston today, demonstrating his strong support among younger voters and his overall popularity.

The crowd gathered expressly for the 12-term Congressman from Texas as he participated in “The Bully Pulpit Series” at 11:00 a.m. EST at the College of Charleston, located at 7 College Way, Charleston. The candidate had been in Washington the day prior for a key House vote against President Obama raising the debt ceiling, but upon his return there was apparently no loss of enthusiasm.

Ron Paul speaking to enthusiastic crowd in Charleston, S.C.
Primary elections are traditionally driven by enthusiasm. In other words, the average voter does not turn out for primaries unless they are motivated by a certain candidate. So, could someone please explain to me how Newt Gingrich, who has virtually no ground game, no money, and no fervent supporters, just won the South Carolina primary?

Could the conspiracy to keep Ron Paul out of the Oval Office be this coordinated, this pervasive?

Activist Post: There's something very odd about GOP primary pre-polling and vote


Could the conspiracy to keep Ron Paul out of the Oval Office be this coordinated, this pervasive? Yes it is called voter fraud I for one never doubt that it happens in all our elections and getting worse as time goes on. OH BTW that is my opinion of course!!!!!

My theory is the GOP elite on the east coast simply will do anything to prevent a tea party or conservative candidate,the Rove group, Bush family, etc,don't really care if they gain the office of president this time they are more concerned with the House and Senate,and then look for Jeb Bush to run in 2016.

Power and money are the concern of these people, it's not working America nor freedom nor conservatism, love of country is lost on those in the bubble. Look from there point of view all is well they have money don't view the country is in trouble like average American's so to them another 4 years of this administration is worth the wait to further there agenda of One world government.

I could be wrong hope I am but in my 40 years of watching politics this is the most corrupt I've seen it especially with the problems we face.

It is rigged of course and has been for years. How does anyone with any brain at all really believe that John Mccain actually won the nomination? The Mafia actually took over Washington sometime in the sixties. I will not cast another vote for the GOP untill they clean up their act and that is simply a dream. Both parties will unite to beat Ron Paul. They simply cannot afford to have an honest President of these United States.