Obama s Majority and Republican Marginalization

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October 24, 2008 Obama s Majority and Republican Marginalization National and Presidential Battleground Surveys

Methodology and Overview The results of the following survey are cited throughout this presentation: Democracy Corps national survey of 1,000 likely voters conducted October 15-19, 2008, with an oversample of 441 likely Republican and Republican-leaning independent voters. Democracy Corps national survey of 1,000 likely voters conducted October 21-23, 2008 (as noted). National Public Radio presidential battleground survey of 1,000 likely voters conducted October 19-21, 2008, in 15 battleground states (as noted).

States in the presidential battleground: blue and red states Total State List Colorado Florida Indiana Iowa Michigan Missouri Minnesota Nevada New Hampshire New Mexico North Carolina Ohio Pennsylvania Virginia Wisconsin BLUE STATES Minnesota Wisconsin Michigan New Hampshire Pennsylvania RED STATES Colorado Florida Iowa Missouri Nevada New Mexico Ohio Virginia Indiana North Carolina

The Two Parties Page 4

Democratic image consistently higher than Republican s nationally Now, I'd like to rate your feelings toward some people and organizations, with 100 meaning a VERY WARM, FAVORABLE feeling; zero meaning a VERY COLD, 54 UNFAVORABLE feeling; 54 and 50 meaning not particularly warm or cold. *National 54 54 Data* 53 53 Iraq 53 53 52 52 52 Election Katrina 2006 Surge 53 52 50 50 51 51 51 51 49 49 49 49 49 50 48 47 48 48 47 47 47 46 47 46 46 45 45 45 44 43 43 43 49 46 Democratic Party Republican Party 52 Convention 51RNC 51 51 50 50 49 50 50 50 50 49 2008 46 45 44 43 42 44 DNC Convention 47 45 44 43 44 42 Jan-04 Sep-04 May-05 Jan-06 Sep-06 May-07 Jan-08 Sep-08 Net -3 Difference -1-2 +1 +1-4 -4-2 +3 +2 +3 +4 0 +2 +3 +11 +9 +7 +4 +6 +4+3+5+6+8+7+6 +4+2+6+6+5 +6 *Note: Data represents the MEAN ratings from Democracy Corps surveys conducted over the past four years. Page 5

Obama expands national lead with just one week to go 2008 Now let me ask you again about your vote for president, but with candidate names. If the election were held today and the candidates were Democrat Barack Obama, Republican John McCain, Libertarian Party candidate Bob Barr, or Independent candidate Ralph Nader, for whom would you vote? *National Data* Super Tuesday 48 47 48 47 49 46 48 47 48 46 49 49 49 48 46 45 44 43 Obama McCain RNC Convention DNC Financial Convention Crisis 52 49 50 47 49 44 45 44 43 40 Jan-08 Apr-08 Jul-08 Oct-08 Net -1 Difference +1-3 +1 +2 +4 +6 +5-2 +3 +4 +10 +5 +9 *Note: Data from Democracy Corps surveys conducted over the last year and a half. Page 6

Obama ahead in key battleground states If the election were held today and the candidates were Democrat Barack Obama, Republican John McCain, Libertarian Party candidate Bob Barr, or Independent candidate Ralph Nader, for whom would you vote? Democrat Barack Obama Independent Ralph Nader Republican John McCain Libertarian Bob Barr Democrat John Kerry Republican George Bush +11-4 52 41 48 52 2 1 Obama McCain Nader Barr Current Vote Kerry 2004 Vote* *Note: 2004 vote represents the actual vote between Kerry and Bush in these battleground states. Current data from National Public Radio survey of 1,000 likely voters in the 15 state presidential battleground conducted October 19-21, 2008. Bush

Obama leads among independents If the election were held today and the candidates were Democrat Barack Obama, Republican John McCain, Libertarian Party candidate Bob Barr, or Independent candidate Ralph Nader, for whom would you vote? Democrat Barack Obama Republican John McCain Independent Ralph Nader Libertarian Bob Barr Obama +84 Obama +12 McCain +83 90 91 48 36 6 5 8 1 1 3 0 0 Obama McCain Nader Barr Obama McCain Nader Barr Obama McCain Nader Barr Democrats Independents *Note: From National Public Radio survey of 1,000 likely voters in the 15 state presidential battleground conducted October 19-21, 2008. Page 8

Obama s net advantage on impact of last two day s news Has what you have seen, heard or read about Barack Obama/John McCain in the past couple of days made you feel more positive or less positive in your opinion of him? 8 First Presidential Debate Second Presidential Debate 11 12 Obama Net 10 McCain Net -6-6 -15-11 Sep-08 Oct-08 Obama Advantage +14 +17 +27 +21 *Note: Data from Democracy Corps presidential battleground surveys of 16 battleground states (NPR states +Montana) conducted over the past couple months up to October 12-14. Page 9

Campaign Closing Arguments Page 10

Argument over tax plans, Joe Plumber and redistribution Now I'm going to read you a pair of statements that describe what Barack Obama and John McCain have been saying. After I read these statements, please tell me which one you agree with more. John McCain says, "Senator Obama has made it clear that he wants to raise your taxes so he can, quote, 'spread the wealth around.' Now is not the time for Obama's socialist policies and now, more than ever, small businesses should be reinvesting their earnings to create more jobs rather than sending that money to the tax-and-spend liberals in Washington. Senator Obama is more interested in controlling who gets your piece of the pie than he is growing the pie, but I'll support policies that keep your taxes low, stimulate growth, and get our economy back on track." OR Barack Obama says, "John McCain is attacking my plan to cut taxes for the middle class and working Americans, but I think it is just common sense and so do Colin Powell and Warren Buffett, who have endorsed my campaign. Under my plan, no one making under a quarter of a million dollars, including 98 percent of business owners, will see their taxes increase a single dime and 95 percent of Americans will get a tax cut. But Senator McCain wants to give corporate executives more tax breaks with no relief for the struggling middle class." *Note: From Democracy Corps survey of 1,000 likely voters conducted nationwide October 21-23, 2008. Page 11

Argument over tax plans Now I'm going to read you a pair of statements that describe what Barack Obama and John McCain have been saying. After I read these statements, please tell me which one you agree with more. Obama statement strongly McCain statement strongly Obama statement not so strongly McCain statement not so strongly +14 54 40 43 28 Obama wants to "spread the wealth around" Obama tax cuts will benefit 95 percent of Americans *Note: From Democracy Corps presidential battleground survey of 1,348 likely voters conducted August 12-17, 2008 Page 12

Obama will be tested Now I'm going to read you a pair of statements that describe what Barack Obama and John McCain have been saying. After I read these statements, please tell me which one you agree with more. John McCain says, "Obama's running mate, Joe Biden, guaranteed that if Obama is elected, we will have an international crisis to test America's new President. With our economy in crisis and Americans fighting two wars, we don't need a President that invites testing from the world or would sit down unconditionally with the world's worst dictators." OR Barack Obama says, "This new attack from McCain's campaign distorts what Senator Biden said. He told people that, quote, those who test Obama will find he has a spine of steel. Colin Powell has endorsed me saying I will be a determined leader. This attack is just an attempt to avoid having a debate on the need to change our foreign and economic policies." *Note: From Democracy Corps survey of 1,000 likely voters conducted nationwide October 21-23, 2008. Page 13

Obama will be tested Now I'm going to read you a pair of statements that describe what Barack Obama and John McCain have been saying. After I read these statements, please tell me which one you agree with more. Obama statement strongly McCain statement strongly Obama statement not so strongly McCain statement not so strongly +10 50 40 37 28 Obama Will Be Tested McCain trying to distract from issues *Note: From Democracy Corps presidential battleground survey of 1,348 likely voters conducted August 12-17, 2008 Page 14

Who s to Blame for John McCain s Loss? Page 15

Reps see GOP as not conservative enough; all voters say too conservative Now I'm going to read you some pairs of statements. After I read each pair, please tell me whether the FIRST statement or the SECOND statement comes closer to your own view, even if neither is exactly right. Statement one strongly Statement one not so strongly Statement two strongly Statement two not so strongly -17 +21 48 52 31 12 30 30 31 18 The lost in 2006 and probably will in 2008 because they are too conservative. The lost in 2006 and probably will in 2008 because they are not conservative enough The lost in 2006 and probably will in 2008 because they are too conservative. All Voters The lost in 2006 and probably will in 2008 because they are not conservative enough *Note: data includes voters who identify with the Republican party. From Democracy Corps national survey conducted October 15-19. Page 16

Reps see GOP as not conservative enough; all voters say too conservative First Statement: The lost in 2006 and probably will in 2008 because they are too conservative. Second Statement: The lost in 2006 and probably will in 2008 because they are not conservative enough. First Statement Strongly Second Statement Strongly First Statement Somewhat Second Statement Somewhat First Second 31 12 30 48-17 Independents leaning Republican 35 11 25 47-12 Independents 52 28 16 30 +22 Democrats 70 47 10 16-54 100 75 50 25 0 25 50 75 100 *Note: Strong and weak partisans are included with Democrats and, with independents leaning Democrat and leaning Republican counted as independents. From Democracy Corps national survey conducted October 15-19.

, ¾ say Palin good choice; voters, majority not good Now I'm going to read you some pairs of statements. After I read each pair, please tell me whether the FIRST statement or the SECOND statement comes closer to your own view, even if neither is exactly right. October 24, 2008 Statement one strongly Statement one not so strongly Statement two strongly Statement two not so strongly -58 +7 78 20 14 69 52 45 45 38 Sarah Palin was not a good choice to serve as McCain's running mate. Sarah Palin was a good choice to serve as McCain's running mate. Sarah Palin was not a good choice to serve as McCain's running mate. All Voters Sarah Palin was a good choice to serve as McCain's running mate. *Note: data includes voters who identify with the Republican party. From Democracy Corps national survey conducted October 15-19. Page 18

, ¾ say Palin good choice; voters, majority not good October 24, 2008 First Statement: Sarah Palin was not a good choice to serve as McCain's running mate. Second Statement: Sarah Palin was a good choice to serve as McCain's running mate. First Statement Strongly Second Statement Strongly First Statement Somewhat Second Statement Somewhat First Second 20 14 69 78-58 Independents leaning Republican 35 18 55 65-30 Independents 57 47 31 41 +16 Democrats 77 71 16 19 +58 100 75 50 25 0 25 50 75 100 *Note: Strong and weak partisans are included with Democrats and, with independents leaning Democrat and leaning Republican counted as independents. From Democracy Corps national survey conducted October 15-19.

want more aggressive campaign against Obama Now I'm going to read you some pairs of statements. After I read each pair, please tell me whether the FIRST statement or the SECOND statement comes closer to your own view, even if neither is exactly right. October 24, 2008 Statement one strongly Statement one not so strongly Statement two strongly Statement two not so strongly 29 16-35 64 53 53 39 +14 39 30 The McCain campaign has been too aggressive in highlighting the problems with Barack Obama. The McCain campaign has not been aggressive enough in highlighting the problems with Barack Obama The McCain campaign has been too aggressive in highlighting the problems with Barack Obama. All Voters The McCain campaign has not been aggressive enough in highlighting the problems with Barack Obama *Note: data includes voters who identify with the Republican party. Democracy Corps national survey October 15-19.

want more aggressive campaign against Obama October 24, 2008 First Statement: The McCain campaign has been too aggressive in highlighting the problems with Barack Obama. Second Statement: The McCain campaign has not been aggressive enough in highlighting the problems with Barack Obama. First Statement Strongly Second Statement Strongly First Statement Somewhat Second Statement Somewhat First Second 29 16 53 64-35 Independents leaning Republican 25 7 49 67-42 Independents 52 33 29 39 +13 Democrats 76 61 11 19 +57 100 75 50 25 0 25 50 75 100 *Note: Strong and weak partisans are included with Democrats and, with independents leaning Democrat and leaning Republican counted as independents. From Democracy Corps national survey conducted October 15-19.

Both and voters blame Bush Now I'm going to read you some pairs of statements. After I read each pair, please tell me whether the FIRST statement or the SECOND statement comes closer to your own view, even if neither is exactly right. Statement one strongly Statement one not so strongly Statement two strongly Statement two not so strongly +29 +26 51 55 23 The ' loss in 2006 and likely loss in 2008 is a repudiation of President Bush. 22 10 The ' loss in 2006 and likely loss in 2008 is a repudiation of their extreme policies. 37 The ' loss in 2006 and likely loss in 2008 is a repudiation of President Bush. All Voters 29 17 The ' loss in 2006 and likely loss in 2008 is a repudiation of their extreme policies. *Note: data includes voters who identify with the Republican party. From Democracy Corps national survey conducted October 15-19. Page 22

Blame the Media Page 23

blame media for loss; all voters blame Palin and Bush too If John McCain does not win the presidential election in November who or what two items from the list I am about to read would you say would be most responsible? All Voters The mainstream media favoring Obama 34 65 Economic events beyond his control Obama and the Democrats having more money 20 15 25 29 McCain wanting to continue Bush's policies Sarah Palin as the vice presidential nominee 22 23 12 10 becoming big spenders and increasing the federal deficit Neo conservatives taking us into the war in Iraq becoming corrupt and being in bed with special interests 13 14 11 8 7 7 Lack of new ideas to change country McCain seeming erratic and too negative 15 8 5 3 *Note: Rep. data does not include Rep-leaning Independent. Democracy Corps survey October 15-19. 60 45 30 15 0 15 30 45 60 75

blame the media but the public, Bush Now I'm going to read you some pairs of statements. After I read each pair, please tell me whether the FIRST statement or the SECOND statement comes closer to your own view, even if neither is exactly right. Statement one strongly Statement one not so strongly Statement two strongly Statement two not so strongly 26 18-36 62 57 58 47 +26 32 29 John McCain is losing the election because Americans are tired of George Bush. John McCain is losing the election because the mainstream media is biased in their reporting. John McCain is losing the election because Americans are tired of George Bush. *Note: data includes voters who identify with the Republican party. From Democracy Corps national survey conducted October 15-19. All Voters John McCain is losing the election because the mainstream media is biased in their reporting. Page 25

blame the media but the public, Bush First Statement: John McCain is losing the election because Americans are tired of George Bush. Second Statement: John McCain is losing the election because the mainstream media is biased in their reporting. First Statement Strongly Second Statement Strongly First Statement Somewhat Second Statement Somewhat First Second 26 18 57 62-36 Independents leaning Republican 33 23 54 55-22 Independents 55 44 27 30 +25 Democrats 88 74 7 9 +79 100 75 50 25 0 25 50 75 100 *Note: Strong and weak partisans are included with Democrats and, with independents leaning Democrat and leaning Republican counted as independents. From Democracy Corps national survey conducted October 15-19.

like Fox and not CNN and MSNBC Now, I'd like to rate your feelings toward some people and organizations, with 100 meaning a VERY WARM, FAVORABLE feeling; 0 meaning a VERY COLD, UNFAVORABLE feeling; and 50 meaning not particularly warm or cold. Warm Cold Cold Warm Fox News 13 66 +53 CNN 56 20-36 MSNBC 63 14-49 Independents leaning Republican Fox News CNN MSNBC 51 44 20 12 22 64 +44-29 -32 Fox News 41 37-4 Independents CNN 37 35-2 MSNBC 34 28-6 Fox News 45 35-10 Democrats CNN 15 55 +40 MSNBC 14 46 +32 100 75 50 25 0 25 50 75 100 *Note: Strong and weak partisans are included with Democrats and, with independents leaning Democrat and leaning Republican counted as independents. From Democracy Corps national survey conducted October 15-19.

hostile world: media, Acorn, Ayers and MSNBC Now, I'd like to rate your feelings toward some people and organizations on the same scale of 0 to 100. Mainstream Media ACORN Jeremiah Wright William Ayers National Media MSNBC News CNN Rush Limbaugh Sean Hannity Fox News All Voters All Voters All Voters All Voters All Voters All Voters All Voters All Voters All Voters 78 55 67 47 62 51 64 50 68 45 63 36 56 34 32 58 11 24 13 33 6 20 3 11 1 2 3 4 8 24 14 31 20 All Voters *Note: Rep. data does not include Rep-leaning 100 75 50 25 0 25 50 75 100 Inds. Democracy Corps survey October 15-19. Cold 21 26 38 44 46 Warm 52 66 October 24, 2008 Warm Cold -72-35 -64-36 -61-49 -61-46 -60-21 -49-5 -36 +4 +12-37 +41 +2 +53 +13

Where Conservatives Fell Down Page 29

How are conservatives in Washington doing on issues among? Now I am going to ask you something different. I am going to read a list of issues and I want you to tell me whether, overall, you approve or disapprove of the job conservatives in Washington are doing on each of these areas. Strongly Disapprove Somewhat Disapprove Strongly Approve Somewhat Approve Family Values 24 11 33 71 Energy Independence 43 21 19 53 Healthcare 45 22 14 49 The Economy 57 29 9 39 Immigration 69 43 27 Federal Deficit 76 45 19 100 75 50 25 0 25 50 75 100 *Note: Strong and weak partisans are included with Democrats and, with independents leaning Democrat and leaning Republican counted as independents. From Democracy Corps national survey conducted October 15-19. Page 30

How are conservatives in Washington doing on issues among independents? Now I am going to ask you something different. I am going to read a list of issues and I want you to tell me whether, overall, you approve or disapprove of the job conservatives in Washington are doing on each of these areas. Strongly Disapprove Somewhat Disapprove Strongly Approve Somewhat Approve Family Values 42 24 22 50 Energy Independence 66 45 12 26 Healthcare 64 42 29 The Economy 73 44 21 Immigration 75 50 14 Federal Deficit 85 66 8 100 75 50 25 0 25 50 75 100 *Note: Strong and weak partisans are included with Democrats and, with independents leaning Democrat and leaning Republican counted as independents. Page 31 From Democracy Corps national survey conducted October 15-19.

Do economic conservatives have too much influence in GOP? Now I am going to read you a list of groups and for each, I'd like you to tell me if that group has the right amount of influence in the Republican Party, too much influence or too little influence in the Republican Party. Economic conservatives - those who want to lower taxes, cut spending, and decrease government regulation Right Amount Too Much Too Little -39-29 49 47 30 18 23 10 Too Much Too Little Right Amount Too Much Too Little Right Amount Independents *Note: Asked only of and Independents. Data represents results from the 2-3-2 party ID breakdown: strong and weak partisans, with lean Republican counted as independents. Difference box measures too much too little. From Democracy Corps national survey conducted October 15-19.

Do social conservatives have too much influence in GOP? Now I am going to read you a list of groups and for each, I'd like you to tell me if that group has the right amount of influence in the Republican Party, too much influence or too little influence in the Republican Party. Social conservatives - those who oppose gay marriage, are pro-life, and thought the government was right to intervene in the Terri Schiavo case. Right Amount Too Much Too Little +3 +23 43 35 29 26 20 22 Too Much Too Little Right Amount Too Much Too Little Right Amount Independents *Note: Asked only of and Independents. Data represents results from the 2-3-2 party ID breakdown: strong and weak partisans, with lean Republican counted as independents. Difference box measures too much too little. From Democracy Corps national survey conducted October 15-19.

Do neoconservatives have too much influence GOP? Now I am going to read you a list of groups and for each, I'd like you to tell me if that group has the right amount of influence in the Republican Party, too much influence or too little influence in the Republican Party. Neoconservatives - those who advocated for war in Iraq to fight the war on terror and support military action against Iran to prevent them from getting nuclear weapons Right Amount Too Much Too Little -1-8 53 30 35 18 19 22 Too Much Too Little Right Amount Too Much Too Little Right Amount Independents *Note: Asked only of and Independents. Data represents results from the 2-3-2 party ID breakdown: strong and weak partisans, with lean Republican counted as independents. Difference box measures too much too little. From Democracy Corps national survey conducted October 15-19.

McCain: ideological misfit 40% of Conservative say not one of them; Two-thirds of moderates say not either Now I m going to read you the names of some political figures and I want you to tell me if, thinking in political terms, you think that person is conservative, moderate or liberal. Conservative 40 Self Moderate 37 Liberal 21 Conservative 62 John McCain Moderate 27 Liberal 7 Conservatives Same ideology Different ideology 38 59 Moderates Same ideology Different ideology 31 66 Liberals Same ideology Different ideology 6 92 0 25 50 75 100 *Note: Strong and weak partisans are included with Democrats and, with independents leaning Democrat and leaning Republican counted as independents. From Democracy Corps national survey conducted October 15-19.

Obama further from average but not running as ideological candidate Now I m going to read you the names of some political figures and I want you to tell me if, thinking in political terms, you think that person is conservative, moderate or liberal. Barack Obama Self John McCain Liberal Somewhat Moderate Somewhat Conservative Liberal Conservative 1 3 5 *Note: Data represents a calculated ideological MEAN where liberal was 5 and conservative was 1. It was calculated by multiplying the assigned value by the percent of respondents for each answer, summing the product, and dividing by total percentage of those who answered each question. Intensity not asked of self, only straight liberal, moderate and conservative. From Democracy Corps national survey conducted October 15-19.

Future Page 37

think GOP should move right; voters think should center Now I'm going to read you some pairs of statements. After I read each pair, please tell me whether the FIRST statement or the SECOND statement comes closer to your own view, even if neither is exactly right. Statement one strongly Statement one not so strongly Statement two strongly Statement two not so strongly -13 +23 53 59 40 40 44 36 25 26 In order to win in the future the Republican Party must move more to the center in order to win over moderate and independent voters. In order to win in the future the Republican Party needs to move more to the right and back to its conservative principles In order to win in the future the Republican Party must move more to the center in order to win over moderate and independent voters. *Note: data includes voters who identify with the Republican party. From Democracy Corps national survey conducted October 15-19. All Voters In order to win in the future the Republican Party needs to move more to the right and back to its conservative principles Page 38

confident in party s future; ½ of voters say long rejection Now I'm going to read you some pairs of statements. After I read each pair, please tell me whether the FIRST statement or the SECOND statement comes closer to your own view, even if neither is exactly right. First Statement: The lost in 2006 and probably will in 2008 because they've been rejected by the country and it will be a long while before they win a lot of national elections again. Second Statement: The lost in 2006 and probably will in 2008 but they will win a lot of national elections soon Statement one strongly Statement one not so strongly Statement two strongly Statement two not so strongly -35 +5 58 47 42 23 34 33 10 19 GOP rejected GOP will win in future GOP rejected GOP will win in future All Voters *Note: data includes voters who identify with the Republican party. From Democracy Corps national survey conducted October 15-19. Page 39

want traditional issues; voters, divided new and old Now I'm going to read you some pairs of statements. After I read each pair, please tell me whether the FIRST statement or the SECOND statement comes closer to your own view, even if neither is exactly right. First Statement: In the future, the Republican nominee needs to raise new issues and better ways to make government work for people, make America secure and address new problems. Second Statement: In the future, the Republican nominee needs to get back to Republican issues, like low taxes, less government, respect for families and patriotism. Statement one strongly Statement one not so strongly Statement two strongly Statement two not so strongly -32 +1 63 31 22 54 48 47 35 39 GOP should raise new issues GOP should return to traditional values GOP should raise new issues All Voters GOP should return to traditional values *Note: data includes voters who identify with the Republican party. From Democracy Corps national survey conducted October 15-19. Page 40

GOP wants opposition to Obama plans, voters want cooperation Now I'm going to read you some pairs of statements. After I read each pair, please tell me whether the FIRST statement or the SECOND statement comes closer to your own view, even if neither is exactly right. First Statement: If Barack Obama is elected, should give him the benefit of the doubt and help him achieve his plans. Second Statement: If Barack Obama is elected, he will lead the country down the wrong path and should oppose his plans Statement one strongly Statement one not so strongly Statement two strongly Statement two not so strongly -21 +42 70 58 37 53 59 28 24 25 GOP should work with a President Obama GOP should work against a President Obama GOP should work with a President Obama All Voters GOP should work against a President Obama *Note: data includes voters who identify with the Republican party. From Democracy Corps national survey conducted October 15-19. Page 41

GOP wants opposition to Obama plans, voters want cooperation October 24, 2008 First Statement: If Barack Obama is elected, should give him the benefit of the doubt and help him achieve his plans. Second Statement: If Barack Obama is elected, he will lead the country down the wrong path and should oppose his plans First Statement Strongly Second Statement Strongly First Statement Somewhat Second Statement Somewhat First Second 37 24 53 58-21 Independents leaning Republican 62 39 34 36-26 Independents 74 61 20 22 +52 Democrats 95 88 5 +90 100 75 50 25 0 25 50 75 100 *Note: Strong and weak partisans are included with Democrats and, with independents leaning Democrat and leaning Republican counted as independents. From Democracy Corps national survey conducted October 15-19.

Romney or Huckabee favored as GOP s 2012 candidates Thinking four years ahead to the next presidential election, which of the following candidates would you want to be the ' nominee for President? Mitt Romney 23 Mike Huckabee 21 Sarah Palin 18 John McCain 15 Newt Gingrich 11 Jeb Bush 1 0 15 30 *Note: Data represents results from Republican voters and Republican-leaning independents. From Democracy Corps national survey conducted October 15-19. Page 43

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