Many of those commenting seem unfamiliar with the Ames Straw Poll.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ames_Straw_Poll
Many of those commenting seem unfamiliar with the Ames Straw Poll.
Yep the Straw poll gets a lot of attention amongst some groups but in reality isn’t that important as a measuring device as to who will win the Iowa Caucuses or the Presidency.
Since the Straw poll began only one winner has gone on to win the Iowa Caususes and the Presidency... George W. Bush.
The last two winners of the Straw Poll didn’t even win the Iowa Caucuses.
2007.... Romney won,... Huckabee won the Caucuses... McCain Gop nominee
2011.... Bachmann won... Sanatorum won the Caucuses... Romney GOP nominee
The Straw Poll is a fund raiser and big party ... nothing more.