The results were contradictory to scientific polls and the analysis that network (MSM) analysts are pressing.
According to the article:
Republican primary voters have a definite idea of what they are looking for in a candidate: They want a presidential contender who will make it more difficult for women to obtain abortions, who opposes same-sex marriage and who will push for more tax cuts, the poll found.
The article also states that:
Compared with the Democrats, Republicans appear far less happy with their choice of candidates for 2008 and are still looking for someone who can improve the party’s prospects, the poll found.So, in essence, the voters want change. They see a problem with the direction that the Republican party is heading. They realize that it has strayed from its roots and has taken a direction that supports the neo-cons.
As for the abortion and same-sex marriage issues, I believe that most Republicans will be receptive to the "power of the people" and "leave it to the states" position of Ron Paul. This claim is just a guess. I also believe that the questions posed toward the Republican voters would be much more effective if the pollsters were no looking for questions that apply to the perceived top-tier candidates (they asked questions like "Do you think a Mormon could win?" "Do you think someone with multiple divorces could win?" "Would you vote for Guiliani or McCain at this point?"). Now, I'm not going to call the pollsters conspirators, but I think that questions aimed at trying to find out if Republicans support the message of Ron Paul would prove that his message is appealing to them.
You can find this article at the NY Times
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