South Could Hold Key to 2012 GOP Nod-Ron Paul Could Benefit

[bobbyw24]

In theory, Georgians Newt Gingrich and Herman Cain, along with Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, could benefit from a regional solidarity that also impacts key contests elsewhere. A Southerner has won or placed second in every Iowa Republican presidential caucus since 1980, Silver notes

http://www.newsmax.com/Politics/South-GOP-Huckabee-Barbour/2011/05/22/id/397241

[sailingaway]

They just ignore the policies the Southerner's they look at had.

[One Last Battle!]

Ron Paul polls very badly in the south. His best areas are in the northwest (Oregon, Washington) and central-west (Idaho, Montana, Dakotas, etc).

[Badger Paul]

Paul may be a Congressman from Texas but he was originally from Pennsylvania.

[cindy25]

2012 might be different; Newt will be gone long before primary season, White southerners won't vote for Cain, Mitt won't do well in the south; Palin could win it if she runs, but Bachmann won't poll well outside the midwest.