Wed
Feb 22 2012
08:24 am
Santorum leads in Tennessee
By: R. Neal

So much for the diesel-fueled Haslam Machine's influence when it comes to national politics. According to this ARG poll, Santorum leads Romney 34% to 27%.

That's within the margin of error, just barely. But look at the Tea Party support: 40% Santorum v. 17% Romney. And according to this report, Santorum is only just now getting his ground game organized in Tennessee, half way through early voting.

This will be entertaining. And quite amusing if Little Ricky wins Tennessee.

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gonzone's picture

Operation Hilarity is

Submitted by gonzone on Wed, 2012/02/22 - 10:53am.

Operation Hilarity is encouraging Dems to vote for Santorum in states with open primaries (TN is one). I don't know if I can stomach it but it would throw a wrench in the establishment GOP's plans.

R. Neal's picture

It's awfully tempting.

Submitted by R. Neal on Wed, 2012/02/22 - 10:54am.

It's awfully tempting.

Min's picture

I couldn't do it, if I tried.

Submitted by Min on Wed, 2012/02/22 - 12:19pm.

My brain would stage a revolt and refuse to make my fingers work.

gonzone's picture

Another important

Submitted by gonzone on Wed, 2012/02/22 - 11:08am.

Another important consideration on this GOP primary cycle:

Romney (and his SuperPac) has spent $33 million so far.

Very wealthy donors have contributed $50 million so far.

And we're not even to Super Tuesday yet.

Up Goose Creek's picture

Poll Call

Submitted by Up Goose Creek on Wed, 2012/02/22 - 2:12pm.

I got a phone call on monday. I got as far as telling them I wouldn't vote for gingrich, couldn't say for sure on Paul so they hung up. My choices would be Paul, Romney, no one in the presidential race, or not even vote in the primary. There is no way in %#$ I would vote for Santorum. As a self employed person I might vote for Romney for back up self preservation on the health care front. Not too heart warming to know that Paul and Santorum would want me dead if I developed an expensive illness.

Brian A.'s picture

The poll is a couple weeks

Submitted by Brian A. on Wed, 2012/02/22 - 6:37pm.

The poll is a couple weeks old. My sense is that Romney has gotten a little momentum in the last week. I don't think Santorum has helped himself with the theocracy/Satan talk, even among the base.

So Romney might win Michigan and Arizona, and then what?

Of course if someone has an epic fail at tonight's debate, it could shake things up again.

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