Obama vs. GOP contenders: Cast your votes

Apr. 20, 2010 03:33 PM
The Arizona Republic

It's hard to pinpoint which Republican candidate President Obama will face in the 2012 presidential election. Donald Trump? Mitt Romney? Sarah Palin?

Here's your chance to vote on the potential matchups.

Obama vs. Romney

A recent poll shows former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney doing the best vs. Obama in a potential matchup.

The question

Who would you vote for in 2012?

Obama
51.61%

Romney
48.39%

Total Votes: 124

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Obama vs. Huckabee

After Romney, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee did the best in the poll.

The question

Who would you vote for in 2012?


Obama
51.97%

Huckabee

48.03%

Total Votes: 127

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Obama vs. Trump

Donald Trump has attracted a lot of media members and has surprisingly done well against other potential GOP candidates.

The question

Who would you vote for in 2012?

Obama
54.26%

Trump
45.74%

Total Votes: 129

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Obama vs. Bachmann

Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann has been one of Obama's toughest critics.

The question

Who would you vote for in 2012?


Obama
58.27%

Bachmann
41.73%

Total Votes: 127
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Obama vs. Gingrich
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich trailed Obama by 15 points in a recent poll.

The question

Who would you vote for in 2012?

Obama
54.03%

Gingrich
45.97%


Total Votes: 124
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Obama vs. Palin

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has been a vocal critic of White House policies.

The question

Who would you vote for in 2012?


Obama
57.94%

Palin
42.06%

Total Votes: 126

Obama vs. Pawlenty

Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty.

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The question

Who would you vote for in 2012?

Obama
53.28%

Pawlenty
46.72%

Total Votes: 122
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Obama vs ...

Among the following who have not been often mentioned in polls, who would have the best chance to beat the president?(Pictured are Ron Paul and Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour).

The question

If they were to announce they would seek the GOP nomination, who would have the best chance to win (and beat Obama)?

Ron Paul
54.02%

Haley Barbour
14.94%

George Pataki
14.94%

Rick Santorum
9.20%

John Bolton
6.90%

Total Votes: 87
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