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CPAC Straw Poll Results
Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Washington, D.C.
Mitt Romney — 38%
Rick Santorum — 31%
Newt Gingrich — 15%
Ron Paul — 12%
3,408 activists voted from 9am Thursday through 1pm Saturday,
Straw poll conducted on-line for the Washington Times by Tony Fabrizio.
Per the Washington Times — Romney’s 38% was the highest of any candidate since George W. Bush won 42 percent of the vote in 2000, en route to the nomination and the White House. The poll wasn’t held from 2001 through 2004, but has been held every year since then.
What Issues Do South Carolina Primary Voters Care About?
EXIT POLL RESULTS
THE ECONOMY/ISSUES
The economy (61%) is far and away the top issue for South Republican primary voters today; followed by the budget deficit (23%), abortion (8%) and health care (4%).
It was the top issue in Iowa and New Hampshire as well.
Most Important Issue
South Carolina Voters
Economy 61 %
Federal budget deficit 23
Other 12
At 9.9%, South Carolina’s unemployment rate is higher than the national average, and nearly all voters here are worried about the direction of the nation’s economy, including 78% who are very worried. Only 1% is not worried.
Worried About Nation’s Economy
South Carolina Voters
Very 78%
Somewhat 19
Not 1
When asked about their family’s financial situation, 11% said they are getting ahead financially, 67% say they are holding steady, while 21% say they are falling behind.
