Pew Research Poll: Paul’s Surge Continues

In a fresh Pew Research national poll, only two Republican contenders saw their support increase in the week between the most recent Pew polls; moderate Mitt Romney and Libertarian-leaning Ron Paul.

               Romney gained about four points nationally, Paul expanded his support by three points, and the rest of the GOP field experienced marginal declines in overall support.

               Despite what may seem like a modest increase, Paul’s base of support continues to surge among all niches of the Republican Party as well as with Independent voters. According to Pew Research, over the past month, Paul has virtually doubled his base of dedicated supporters, showing no signs of slowing down whatsoever. Conversely, candidates such as Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum have only experienced modest growth; expected growth, given that numerous candidates have left the race during that period.

               The previously stated facts all point to an increasingly competitive race for the Republican nomination, as Rick Santorum, Newt Gingrich and Rick Perry begin to fade into the background, leaving behind a hotly contested two-man race between Ron Paul and Mitt Romney.

One candidate represents constitutionally limited government; one represents a more progressive style of governing.

               Republican voters must begin to consider whether they want to nominate a true constitutional conservative who has never voted to raise the debt ceiling once, or a progressive liberal who supported the TARP bailouts.

The right choice is crystal-clear.

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