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TOPIC: "Ron Paul wins conservative straw poll" (AP, Boston.com 2/20/10)

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Date: Feb 20, 2010

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" Ron Paul wins conservative straw poll February 20, 2010 WASHINGTON—Rep. Ron Paul won the most support for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination in an unofficial straw poll of conservative activists attending an annual conference. A libertarian from Texas who has railed against spending and the Federal Reserve, Paul won the Saturday contest at the Conservative Political Action Conference with 31 percent backing. He has sought the presidential nomination in the past and attracted a following among a segment of voters frustrated with Washington. Participants cheered as their favored candidates' names were announced. Some members of the audience cheered while others booed loudly when event organizers announced Paul as the winner. [snip] Romney won second with 22 percent, former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin came in third with 7 percent and Pawlenty finished with 6 percent. (Emphasis added) More . . . " -- Edited by Sanders on Saturday 20th of February 2010 09:16:43 PM __________________ *Democracy needs defending* - SOS Hillary Clinton, Sept 8, 2010 Democracy is more than just elections - SOS Hillary Clinton, Oct 28, 2010 Madam Secretary Blog at ForeignPolicy.com Project Vote Smart - Stay informed and engaged!

Hillarysmygirl16

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Date: Feb 22, 2010

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As a Liberatarian myself this makes me happy. I am surprised that Sarah didn't do so well. She better work on that because there is no way that Romney is more conservative then Sarah. Well I wonder what was up with C-pac this year. __________________

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