Ipsos/Reuters NATIONAL Poll: Ron Paul at 16%, second best against Obama

[sailingaway]

The CBS poll had Ron statistically tied with Obama yesterday, one point behind, but had Romney 2 pts ahead of Obama. this one has Romney 5 points down from Obama and Ron 7 points down. The next closest gives Obama a double digit lead.

Romney 30%
Gingrich 20%
Ron Paul 16%
Santorum 13%

considering how little the other states even know Ron, this is encouraging.

oops! Link: http://www.ipsos-na.com/news-polls/p...e.aspx?id=5466 :

[KingNothing]

Wow. That is awesome!

[blazeKing]

This is actually reallly encouraging

[cdc482]

Yes! And Gingrich will implode very soon...

[Maximus]

Getting closer to a national tipping point

[kill the banks]

good news

[tribute_13]

This is amazing. Just think how that number would explode coming out of NH with a 1st/2nd place finish? We could overtake Gingrich in national polls in no time. Effectively making it a two man race before February when Super Tuesday starts. We could really win this.

[angrydragon]

YAY!

[TheTexan]

I think I just saw the ceiling move

[harikaried]

Ron Paul moving up since last Reuters/Ipsos poll from 12/12:

Romney 30% (+12)
Gingrich 20% (-8)
Ron Paul 16% (+4)
Santorum 13% (+9)
Perry 7% (-5)
Huntsman 3% (-2)

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epo...tion-1452.html

[pauliticalfan]

Wow, 16% nationally. What were people saying about 15% being the tipping point? Let's see some movement!

[Student Of Paulism]

Id like to know where they poll these though. When Ron goes up in National Polls, it doesnt seem like its on the east coast or in the more southeastern states, since he doesn't poll well in those areas. I have a feeling the W and NW areas he is doing hella good, but have seen rarely any of those states to show polls. Seen a South Dakota poll posted here some weeks ago where he was in 1st.

[KingNothing]

I will be a most happy man if we can hit 20-percent.

[harikaried]

Those numbers are Republicans Only.

Check out Independents AND Republicans (and relative to 12/11):

Romney 29% (+11)
Paul 17% (+5)
Gingrich 17% (-8)
Santorum 12% (+8)
Perry 6% (-6)
Huntsman 4% (+0)

http://www.ipsos-na.com/download/pr.aspx?id=11291

[RickyJ]

It sucks Gingrich still gets 20% after all that has come out about him. Who is supporting that clown?

Romney has a big lead now, but if we can get this down to a two man race hopefully then we can knock Romney down some, and of course, and more importantly, lift Paul up.

I hope some big donors get behind Paul, the grass-roots can only supply so much since so many of them are barely getting by now.

[freejack]

Those numbers are Republicans Only.

Check out Independents AND Republicans (and relative to 12/11):

Romney 29% (+11)
Paul 17% (+5)
Gingrich 17% (-8)
Santorum 12% (+8)
Perry 6% (-6)
Huntsman 4% (+0)

http://www.ipsos-na.com/download/pr.aspx?id=11291

Nice!

[goldpants]

I thought Huntsman would be neck and neck with Ron Paul, lol

[blazeKing]

I thought Huntsman would be neck and neck with Ron Paul, lol

You watch too much MSM

According to the media, Huntsman is electable @ 4% and Ron Paul unelectable at 17% nationally LOLOLOLO

[braane]

Those numbers are Republicans Only.

Check out Independents AND Republicans (and relative to 12/11):

Romney 29% (+11)
Paul 17% (+5)
Gingrich 17% (-8)
Santorum 12% (+8)
Perry 6% (-6)
Huntsman 4% (+0)

http://www.ipsos-na.com/download/pr.aspx?id=11291

#SnowballEffectEngaged

[asurfaholic]

Unelectable.. HE CANT WIN!!! OMG PANNICCK

[Krugerrand]

It sucks Gingrich still gets 20% after all that has come out about him. Who is supporting that clown?

Romney has a big lead now, but if we can get this down to a two man race hopefully then we can knock Romney down some, and of course, and more importantly, lift Paul up.

I hope some big donors get behind Paul, the grass-roots can only supply so much since so many of them are barely getting by now.

Most of what has come out about him has been by advertisements in local media where voting is imminent. The word hasn't spread nationwide.

[Bruno]

Lol, Msnbc just showed this poll during their hourly Huntsmann pump, and minutes later the pundit said, "i have been saying it for awhile and will say it again, Huntsmann is the strongest candidate against Obama.".

[Diurdi]

Lol, Msnbc just showed this poll during their hourly Huntsmann pump, and minutes later the pundit said, "i have been saying it for awhile and will say it again, Huntsmann is the strongest candidate against Obama.".

Even though he is the worst. Just horrible.

I mean, I can see why a liberal pundit could feel like that by just going with their gut feeling. But all evidence points to the contrary.

EDIT: Oh and I guess his national ceiling of 15% just got raised.

[randomname]

surging!

[sailingaway]

Those numbers are Republicans Only.

Check out Independents AND Republicans (and relative to 12/11):

Romney 29% (+11)
Paul 17% (+5)
Gingrich 17% (-8)
Santorum 12% (+8)
Perry 6% (-6)
Huntsman 4% (+0)

http://www.ipsos-na.com/download/pr.aspx?id=11291

So cool!!

[sailingaway]

Lol, Msnbc just showed this poll during their hourly Huntsmann pump, and minutes later the pundit said, "i have been saying it for awhile and will say it again, Huntsmann is the strongest candidate against Obama.".

Only with those who like the mushy middle. Polls sure don't indicate that.

I've decided most people are at work and not watching this on tv.

[Occam's Banana]

considering how little the other states even know Ron, this is encouraging.

Yes, it is! Very encouraging!

Though that reaction may be mostly adrenaline-fueled relief on my part.
When I first read the thread title, I somehow missed the all-caps "NATIONAL" () and nearly had a heart attack. Whew!

[StilesBC]

It sucks Gingrich still gets 20% after all that has come out about him. Who is supporting that clown?

He gets name recognition votes from people in states that aren't yet paying much attention.

[TheTexan]

surging!

Yes, he's surging from his great debate performances. I think he won over alot of people this weekend.

[KingNothing]

What logical reason is there to prefer Gingrich or Santorum to Perry?

The way I see it, Romney, Perry and Paul should be the only candidates with any significant support.