Sen. John McCain’s unpopular candidacy among conservatives was evident at this year’s Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC). Not only was McCain the only GOP candidate who refused to attend the conference, his ongoing assault on political speech, his position on immigration, and numerous other factors led the record-breaking crowd to erupt in “boos” everytime the Arizona Senator’s name was merely mentioned.
Needless to say, it wasn’t a surprise when the results of the Conference Straw Poll were announced on Saturday afternoon. McCain came in a dismal 5th place. Romney, Giuliani and Brownback were the first, second and third choices respectively at the conservative gathering, with former House Speaker Newt Gingrich taking the 4th spot.
Senator McCain, your ongoing assault on the First Amendment is not popular with Conservatives! When are you going to learn?
The straw poll was conducted by Fabrizio, McLaughlin & Associates.
