A new Iowa State University/Gazette/KCRG poll of likely Republican caucus-goers puts the good Dr. at 27.5%. The difference between Paul’s supporters and the other likely caucus goers is that Paul’s supporters say they are definitely backing him, while other voters say they will support Newt/Romney, but may still change their minds.
This does not look good to the establishment who is having panic attacks at the prospect of a Paul victory in Iowa. There is a hidden fear that a Paul victory will boost his numbers in NH making him an even more formidable candidate in following states. Though the Iowa Governor has now made clear that a Ron Paul victory should be ignored, some out there in the liberal media and the conservative media believe that a Ron Paul victory is a clear sign of the congressman’s hard work and appeal to a vastly eclectic electorate.