Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker is the clear favorite of conservative voters as he readies an expected bid for the Republican Party's presidential nomination in 2016, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll.
Walker has gained little traction among the moderate voters who account for the majority of the party, the poll shows. But his strength on the right gives him a good base of support, analysts said.
"It's never bad to be the most conservative guy in a Republican primary fight - he could win the nomination that way. The question is can he do so in a way that does not alienate moderates?" said David Yepsen, director of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at Southern Illinois University.
Walker and Texas Senator Ted Cruz can each claim about a quarter of the most conservative party members, the poll shows. While ardent conservatives only account for 1 in 10 Republican voters, they are more likely to vote in primary contests and take an active role in politics. He also wins a large share of conservative-leaning voters who are less inclined to see every issue in terms of black and white.
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I like Ben Carson who is doing very well, too! These two guys could really bring the ship around to the right direction!
Go, Ben!
I think a Walker/Fiorina ticket would be something to see.. I like Ben Carson a lot, but I'd like to see him get a bit more experience before he gets into the deep waters.. maybe Secretary of State?
Ben Carson would make a great Vice-President. The one that would end this fiasco called Obamacare. With his medical experience he might be the best man for the job.
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