Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Staten Island YRs Straw Poll Results

Former Mayor Rudy Giuliani wins YR straw poll

Staten Island - The Richmond County Young Republicans voted tonight in their first-ever Presidential straw poll.

Among the approximately 30 members in attendance, 42.8% voted for Former Mayor Rudy Giuliani, 33.3% voted for Former Governor Mitt Romney, 14.2% voted for Congressman Ron Paul, less than one percent voted for Senator John McCain and less than one percent were uncommitted. Former Governor Mike Huckabee and Alan Keyes did not receive any votes.

The poll consisted of all candidates that will be on the ballot in New York State on February 5th who have not already dropped out of the race. Members also had the option to write in a candidate.

The Young Republicans also voted for club officers. All present officers were re-elected (Anthony Reinhart, President; Richard Hoffmann, Vice-President; Diana Sepulveda, Secretary; and Alex Zablocki, Treasurer).

More information about the Richmond County Young Republicans can be found by logging on to http://www.youngrepublicans.info/.

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