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Quote from: JasonPSorens on February 09, 2012, 10:33:05 am

Quote from: ggeezz on February 09, 2012, 09:51:16 am

Quote from: JasonPSorens on February 08, 2012, 10:08:32 am

New RP forecasts for stats geeks:
http://pileusblog.wordpress.com/2012/02/08/revisiting-my-primary-forecasts/

I guess you didn't take into account ballot access? It's Paul vs. Romney in VA.

Also some Paul did well in some states in 08 near the end because it was just him and McCain.

No, I didn't take into account number of candidates or where on the schedule they fall this year as opposed to '08. Certainly, I expect Paul to do better in VA. I'd be surprised if he doubled my forecast, though. The sad fact is that most anti-Romneys in the GOP are also anti-Paul.

That's true. Head to head it's around 70 to 20 (Romney to Paul). However, with the growing perception that we're heading to split convention, it makes sense for Santorum and Gingrich voters in VA to vote Paul in support of their respective candidates. I don't know how much traction that idea will get, but it's fairly clear that it's not simply a matter of "who do you like more: Romney or Paul."

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Jan 9, 2012

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New Hampshire Ward 2 Republican legislator Cameron DeJong explains why he moved to New Hampshire to join the Free State Project to help liberty candidates get elected.

There will be a Ron Paul New Hampshire Panel at Porcfest.

What: There is a Ron Paul Discussion Panel scheduled to take place during the Free State Project's 2012 Porcupine Freedom Festival
Where: In the Queen's Tent at Roger's Campground and Motel at 10 Rogers Campground Rd. Lancaster, NH 03584
When: Wednesday, 6/20/12 from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Why: To discuss the Ron Paul Campaign in New Hampshire and nationwide

So who is going? Audience questions and comments are welcome.

There are pages of information on this event at Ron Paul Forums. http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?380626-Ron-Paul-discussion-panel-scheduled-for-FSP-s-Porcfest-anyone-going

New Hampshire is Ron Paul Country
State had the highest percentage of residents vote for the GOP candidate.
By Marc Fortier
5:45 am
http://exeter.patch.com/articles/nh-is-ron-paul-country

For journalists who covered the New Hampshire Primary, it's no surprise that Ron Paul has a huge base of support here in the Granite State.

Even so, it was a bit surprising to see a recent post on the New Hampshire Freedom blog that said New Hampshire had the highest percentage of state population to vote for Paul. And it wasn't even close.

According to the blog, New Hampshire ranked number one with 4.3 percent of residents voting for Paul. That's almost double second place Vermont, which came in at 2.4 percent. And in Vermont and other states, all voters are allowed to vote in either the Democratic or Republican primary, which isn't the case here in New Hampshire.

Paul's followers are such diehards that many are still refusing to hop on the Mitt Romney train, even though the Massachusetts governor has wrapped up the Republican nomination.

Kate Schackai, Paul's New Hampshire spokeswoman during the primary, said the news comes as no surprise to her.

"New Hampshire is very independent-minded, frugal, peaceful, and serious about respecting individuals' rights," she said. "As a result, I think voters here were inclined to hear Dr. Paul out, and really consider how federal government spending and policy have gotten us into an economic mess."

She also pointed out that several members of Paul's New Hampshire team, including Jared Chicoine and Jordan Brown, worked in Vermont as well, which may have been a factor in why Paul received so much support there.

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