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GOP Torn on 2012 Frontrunner

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(Newser) – A frontrunner has yet to emerge among Republican candidates for the 2012 presidential election, according to a new CNN poll. Sarah Palin, Mike Huckabee, and Mitt Romney are currently tied as the most popular potential candidate, each winning roughly 21% of support among those surveyed. They're trailed by Newt Gingrich with 13% and Jeb Bush at 6%. Romney said last week he wouldn’t “close the door” on a 2012 run.

Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney gestures while delivering remarks at the Heritage Foundation in Washington this week.
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney gestures while delivering remarks at the Heritage Foundation in Washington this week.   (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin gives the state of the state address to a joint session of the Senate and House in the Capitol in Juneau, Alaska, early this year.
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin gives the state of the state address to a joint session of the Senate and House in the Capitol in Juneau, Alaska, early this year.   (AP Photo/Al Grillo)
Former Arkansas governor and former GOP presidential candidate Mike Huckabee speaks in Duluth, Ga., last year.
Former Arkansas governor and former GOP presidential candidate Mike Huckabee speaks in Duluth, Ga., last year.   (AP Photo/Gregory Smith, File)
A CNN poll released yesterday suggests that a clear front-runner has yet to emerge among Republican candidates for the 2012 presidential race.
A CNN poll released yesterday suggests that a clear front-runner has yet to emerge among Republican candidates for the 2012 presidential race.   (Shutterstock)
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Republicans typically nominate someone familiar who has run for president before. But since the party appears to be in trouble now, Republicans might want to do what Democrats typically do, and look for a fresh face.
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drlarrymitchell
Jun 3, 09 4:53 AM CDT
Take these three turds, and poke them with a toothpick to see which one's ready. Reply
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drgonzo12321
Jun 3, 09 3:25 PM CDT
So whats the optimal consistency? I have some ideas ...
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oldgoat
Jun 3, 09 5:01 AM CDT
Let's see we have one woman that is clueless, another that wants to rule more by the bible than the law, a Mormon, a Congressional leader that was chased out of Congress and another Bush. These aren't awe inspireing future leaders. Jeb might not be too bad, but which would we get, a Bush 41 or a Bush 43? Mitt might not be too bad either. Reply
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Doctor_Zaius
Jun 3, 09 5:40 AM CDT
No more Bush. Thank You. As far as Mittens goes I can't vote for a guy who made his fortune buying up manufacturing companies, putting Americans out of work and selling those companies to the Chinese one chunk at a time for profit.
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paul123
Jun 3, 09 6:33 AM CDT
I like Romney Reply
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