In a Word: The Race for the 2012 GOP Nomination

For four months, we have been asking influential conservatives in early GOP voting states their opinions of the race for the nomination.

Now that we're less than two months from the South Carolina GOP primary on Jan. 21, we thought it would be a good time to look back and study the results of those polls.

Some of the most-telling results have been asking for one word to describe the leading candidates. The most-used words by conservatives in South Carolina, Iowa, New Hampshire and Iowa provide a glimpse into the upcoming voting.

Frontrunner Mitt Romney: "Presidential," "Experienced," "Polished."

Rick Perry, when his support was highest: "Texan," "Leader."

Michele Bachmann: "Conservative," "Inexperienced," "Passionate."

Ron Paul: "Libertarian," "Extreme," Crazy."

Herman Cain, before the sexual harrassment allegations: "Impressive," "Leader," "Businessman."

Newt Gingrich: "Smart," "Intelligent."

Check out the slideshow for all of the words used. If you would like to become one of our influential conservatives, email me.

To see results from all of our weekly polls, click the Power Outsiders link below.