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Is Ron George a "dead horse" in water?

Anne Arundel County Delegate Ron George fathoms himself to be a serious contender in the GOP race for Governor, but it's hard to believe that the Annapolis Jeweler would stand a chance against the two Democratic heavyweights; Gansler and Brown.

In our September Md.Republicans' Poll, we asked participants: Which gubernatorial candidate do you believe has the LEAST chances of winning the general election?

47% said Ron George, and less than 10% said they'll be voting for him in the GOP primary in June of next year. Even more convincingly, George has already been evidently rejected by at least 2 Republican Women whom he had hoped would possibly join his ticket.

Back in June, Raging Against The Rhetoric's Jackie Wellfonder interviewed the gubernatorial hopeful, and asked him:

"Have you thought about a lieutenant governor at all? Do you have a short list?"

George responded: 

"I have a short list but I’m looking to add to it. I have an Eastern Shore person who would be very good, but I want people to understand the regionalism of the issues. I don’t want someone where you pull a string and they all say the same lines."

This "Eastern Shore person" George mentioned just so happened to be Delegate Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio (R-Talbot). As you know, she decisively joined David Craig's ticket on July 16th. 

But just days preceding Craig's announcement of Haddaway, George appeared to be rejected again. Looking desperate on July 11th, he was evidently attempting to court Delegate Kelly Schulz to be his running-mate, but was let down. 

                

The seemingly fake smile on Schulz' face was a give away, but more importantly our July Poll revealed that staff members of a political consulting firm in which the Ron George campaigned hired (SCG- Strategic Campaign Group) had voted for Kelly Schulz as their #1 choice for LG.

It's no surprise that Ron George has had a hard time finding a running-mate. Who would willingly join his ticket? Can you name anyone?

If he can't find anyone decent to join his ticket, how does he expect to compete statewide in a rock-solid blue state like Maryland?

Ron George can play Conservative all he wants, but what does he bring to the table in this race that would make him competitive?

BREAKING NEWS: Charles Lollar wins Md. Republicans' Poll - September 2013.

  

Charles Lollar won our Md. Republicans' Poll this month with a sweeping 54% (125 votes). Falling short this month, Harford County Executive David Craig received 36% (84 votes), Delegate Ron George garnered just 9% (21 votes), and 1% chose Other. 

Although we did have a significantly lower survey-sample than last month, participants most certainly expressed their reasons as to why they think their candidate could be the next governor of Maryland.

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Which gubernatorial candidate do you believe has the BEST chances of winning the general election in 2014?

Lollar: 56% 
Craig; 36%  
George: 8%  

Why?

" Maryland is going to elect an african-american governor in 2014. It has become fashionable to achieve such milestones nationally and thank god we have a great conservative black man to meet the challenge."

" Charles has an ability to relate to the people, he is articulate and well-versed in the issues and shows a real interest in making Maryland a state with economic growth and limited government."

" Only Charles Lollar has the ability to reach out to new constituencies who don't typically vote Republican. His charisma and inclusiveness will win the race."

" Pragmatic and non-doctrinal. Experience as an educator, Mayor, Senator and County Executive. Will attract cross-over needed to win general election. Other candidates will get very little support from traditional democratic voters (and thus have no chance to win) "

" Harford County Executive Craig has the ability to raise alot of money. Lollar and Ron George are great people, but they have absolutely no idea what they're doing, and do not have the resources to beat democratic heavy weights Gansler or Brown. "

" He is the only candidate with experience at running his own business. Ron has served two terms as the leading voice against the excessive tax and spending increases."

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Which gubernatorial candidate do you believe has the LEAST chances of winning the general election in 2014?   

George: 47% 

Craig: 29% 

Lollar: 25% 

Which gubernatorial candidate do you believe would be the strongest advocate for protecting our 2nd Amendment Rights?

Lollar: 57%

Craig: 34%

George: 9%

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Which gubernatorial candidate do you believe is the most Conservative? 

Lollar: 56% 

Craig: 29% 

George: 14%

Why?

" Charles doesn't just talk the talk, he puts his neck out there to walk the walk...he was the only one of the three that was right up front during the beginning of the Tea Party movement...he doesn't listen to "establishment" politics as his guide either. "

" This is kind of a dumb question. The answer is who would I trust more to get things done as governor--that would be Charles Lollar. He's a champion for conservatives in a public way; I've heard him speak. I've never even heard of the other two, but Craig is identified online as an educator, which I regard as a profession populated by those of average intelligence and limited imagination. Ron George seems okay, other than looking pretty smarmy in that picture, but I've never heard of him, and I want an advocate for liberty in the Governor's mansion, not a family values volunteer. "

"Just look at David Craig's record! Don't let his moderate demeanor fool you, he is a tested Conservative. He has more legislative experience than the other candidates combined."

"Ron is more than issue driven candidate. He is a true conservative at his very core - convicted by his clear understanding of conservative principles."

"Not sure on this one. Need more info on candidates."

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Which gubernatorial candidate do you believe has the most experience to be Governor? 

Lollar: 47% 

Craig: 45%  

George: 8% 

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Should the Maryland Republican Party host an Open Primary in 2014 ? (Allow Unaffiliated Voters to participate)

Yes: 40%

No: 38%

I don't know: 22%

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Who would you vote for in the Republican Primary for Anne Arundel County Executive?

Laura Neuman: 58%

Steve Schuh: 26%

Jon Grasso: 16%

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- Due to a fairly low survey-sample this month, there will be no RWB Averages for September -