Kelly: Paul leads the new PPP poll in Iowa. RP could win Iowa. But a lot of folks say he cannot go further.
Wead: Winning Iowa is a big deal. The last two Presidents of the United States won in Iowa and did not win in NH.
Kelly: How do you parlay a top performance in Iowa towards other states?
Wead: Same template. National polls are irrelevant right now. Iowa woman said RP is the purest protest vote that I can do. The corruption in DC is so bad, she is voting for him. He gives back 100,000 of his funds back to congress.
Kelly: You have peppered the air waves on Gingrich Romney etc. Thoughts on Gary Johnson Libertarian run?
Wead: RP is not an absolutist. That is the only reason he leaves the door open. He will win the nomination. This is a moot point. Poll shows RP is leading Iowa amongst evangelical christians. Bodes well for him in SC. WAPO poll shows him doing better than Gingrich and Perry against Obama, and statistical tie with Romney.
Kelly: Foreign policy stance controversial. Would allow Iran to build nuclear weapons? Thinks we are too aggressive in foreign policy. Comment on Gingrich s take about RP being to left of Obama in regard to froeign policy.
Wead; Totally disagree with idea of "left to Obama". He was only public figure who did not condemn Israel in 1981 when they bombed Iran. He is against these endless wars that jus thappen on a whim because somebody beloieves somebody is a threat to us. If there is a serious threat, he will bring it to congress.
Kelly: Forgive me for un PC question. RP is too old? 76 ?
Wead: Age is irrelveant. Obama is totatlly wrong on the issues. People have lost values of their home and IRAS, student loans etc, billionares are getting 0% interest free loans! Message rsonating! RP is able to do that in this cycle.
Kelly: Thank you. RP is in first place with 24% in Iowa.
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Wead is FANTASTIC!!!!!!!