Pew Research Poll: Ron Paul 3rd party run would hand election to Obama (votes, president)

[TheFix]

Obama Romney 2 man race, without Ron Paul:

President Obama 50%
Flip-Flop Mitt 45%

With Ron Paul:

President Obama 44%
Flip-Flop Mitt 33%
Dr. Ron Paul 18%

Unpopular Nationally, Romney Holds Solid GOP Lead | Pew Research Center for the People and the Press

As you can see, RP would take votes away from both Obama and Madame Mitt, but he hurts the flip-flopping Mormon Madame even more.

Since I don't think RP would ever run 3rd party, I wonder if Gary Johnson--who is actually pursuing the Libertarian nomination--would have similar numbers?

[moving_pains]

If Paul doesn't win, don't care who else wins. NOBP (No One But Paul).

[Casper in Dallas]

Originally Posted by TheFix

Obama Romney 2 man race, without Ron Paul:

President Obama 50%
Flip-Flop Mitt 45%

With Ron Paul:

President Obama 44%
Flip-Flop Mitt 33%
Dr. Ron Paul 18%

Unpopular Nationally, Romney Holds Solid GOP Lead | Pew Research Center for the People and the Press

As you can see, RP would take votes away from both Obama and Madame Mitt, but he hurts the flip-flopping Mormon Madame even more.

Since I don't think RP would ever run 3rd party, I wonder if Gary Johnson--who is actually pursuing the Libertarian nomination--would have similar numbers?

The Paulbots do not care, just so ya know, they will tell you themselves real soon.

[VTHokieFan]

Originally Posted by TheFix

Obama Romney 2 man race, without Ron Paul:

President Obama 50%
Flip-Flop Mitt 45%

With Ron Paul:

President Obama 44%
Flip-Flop Mitt 33%
Dr. Ron Paul 18%

Unpopular Nationally, Romney Holds Solid GOP Lead | Pew Research Center for the People and the Press

As you can see, RP would take votes away from both Obama and Madame Mitt, but he hurts the flip-flopping Mormon Madame even more.

Since I don't think RP would ever run 3rd party, I wonder if Gary Johnson--who is actually pursuing the Libertarian nomination--would have similar numbers?

So that makes Mitt Romney....unelectable.

[TheFix]

Originally Posted by moving_pains

If Paul doesn't win, don't care who else wins. NOBP (No One But Paul).

How about Gary Johnson? They are ideological twins.

[moving_pains]

Originally Posted by TheFix

How about Gary Johnson? They are ideological twins.

I have nothing against Johnson, but only Paul gets my support. I stand faithful to a candidate even if I stand alone.

[duster1979]

Originally Posted by TheFix

Since I don't think RP would ever run 3rd party, I wonder if Gary Johnson--who is actually pursuing the Libertarian nomination--would have similar numbers?

Doubtful, mostly because he's just not well known enough, and partly because people will be concerned about the fact that he has no Washington experience.

Those who live in states where you can write in votes will probably write in Dr. Paul; a lot of his other supporters would either stay home or spread the votes around the various third-party candidates.

[2e1m5a]

Are there people out there that actually believe Romney would be any different from OBushMa?

Romney would be a dream for the status quo for his "flexibility" on issues and willingness to let the Military Industrial complex prosper.

[Alaskan_Adventurer]

Lol, i am starting to believe we will be better off with Obama over Romney. At least we know what to expect from Obama. Can't say the same from Romney. In the end, they are both basically the same.

['Zona Stona]

Originally Posted by VTHokieFan

So that makes Mitt Romney....unelectable.

Bingo!!