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Ron Paul
The problems of purity
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Over-regulated America
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US elections 2012
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Economist/YouGov poll
Republican race:
| Santorum | 34% |
| Romney | 25% |
| Gingrich | 16% |
| Paul | 10% |
| Other | 7% |
Head to head:
| Obama | 51% |
| Santorum | 41% |
| Obama | 49% |
| Romney | 41% |
| Obama | 52% |
| Gingrich | 36% |
| Obama | 49% |
| Paul | 37% |
Approval:
| Obama | 45% |
| Congress | 8% |
Highlights
Although the presidency is theirs for the taking, America’s Republicans are in danger of throwing it away
Our interactive map provides the latest polling data for the Republican candidates in each state
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