Polls Are Meaningless Right Now
Posted in Main Blog (All Posts) on June 30th, 2011 4:31 am by HL
Polls Are Meaningless Right Now
Jay Cost, Weekly Standard
The Des Moines Register poll of Republicans caused quite a stir this week. The congresswoman from Minnesota could not have asked for a better piece of news to correspond with her official announcement: It showed Michele Bachmann down just one point to Mitt Romney in Iowa. Meanwhile, Tim Pawlenty had to suffer through idle questions about whether or not he was a “first tier” candidate.But just how seriously should we take that poll, and others like it? I say, not very seriously at all.
Is There a Religious Test for President?
Jeff Greenfield, Politico
It's unsettling news: One in five voters would be less likely to vote for a Mormon candidate for president, according to a new Gallup Poll.Doesn't the Constitution say, in Article VI, "No religious test shall ever be required as a qualification to any office or public trust under the United States"?
What the GOP Field Should Know About Perry
William McKenzie, Sac Bee
Let's assume Rick Perry runs for president. Once a high-profile leader says he doesn't want the job but then starts talking about it and giving speeches around the country as the election heats up, you can bet he's running.Here, then, are a few things his GOP opponents need to know about Texas' governor: