Top of the Top-Tier Ron Paul

The results of the California Straw Poll:

Paul 45%

Perry 29%

Romney 9%

Bachmann 8%

Huntsman 2%

Cain 2%

Gingrich 2%

McCotter 1%

Santorum 1%

Johnson .2%

And note that unlike the normal stawpolls, no one could show up, pay, and vote. Every voter was a delegate or some other official in the California Republican Party. Folks, this is hugely significant. Even the establishment is breaking for Ron, given the economy.

UPDATE The RP campaign, like others, did buy tickets for sympathetic officials: $25,000 worth. Money well spent. And does Ron really leave the door ajar for a possible independent run, in the interview?