MI exit polls: 10% are Dems., 30% Independents, 60% Republicans

[RandySF]

Lompe ? @Lompemann
First exit poll data: Dems 10%, Inds 30%, Reps 60%. PPP poll had D 8%, I 29%, R 63%. Good first # for Santorum. #miprimary


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[Mr.Turnip]

1. That probably = Santorum victory.

he's been leading with Dems and indies in the vast majority of polls.

[aquart]

5. Except I thought most people have already voted in MI?

Which gave a long lead to Romney.

[Mr.Turnip]

6. most people already voted in AZ

only like 20% or so already voted in MI.

[Renew Deal]

2. How hardcore are those republicans?

And is their turnout down because of the snowstorm in the northern part of the state? I think that's stronger Santorum territory. Or are Democrats up vs. PPP because they are making a big play?

[Mr.Turnip]

3. Judging from what iv read.

Turnout is down statewide, most Republicans just don't really care anymore.

[Renew Deal]

4. That helps Santorum in theory

And Ron Paul.

[morningfog]

7. It is looking good for santorum.

These numbers combined with the earlier breakdown: with Dems going 5o% to 15% Santorum-Romney, Indys breaking 33/35 Sant/Rom and give Romney a few points on the repubs, say 35-33.

Santorum is up a point or two. It is really close, and the exit polling isn't perfect, but judging by Romney's comments and attitude today, I think he just lost Michigan.

[Mr.Turnip]

8. It is looking that way.

[sufrommich]

9. If Santorum wins, Romney will be able to say that dems

put him over the top and that "true republicans" voted for Romney.He'll use Santorum's win against him.

[Mr.Turnip]

10. That will just make him look like a whiner.

[Kalidurga]

11. We should all send Mr Whiny Pants a hanky

10% Dems isn't a high enough number to proclaim that there is mischief. Michigan is very conservative in many areas, I lived in one of those areas for 19 years until I had enough money to head out of the state on a Grey Hound. I think one could make a case that some Conservative or even some very Liberal Democrats might want to punish Obama in some way. Getting him to run against Santorum would accomplish that.