That is what Senator Grassley told him. It is important to part of the ames straw poll and be in the next debate. That is all in a week after the prayer vigil.
Thanks. As I read what the Ames people are saying they most likely will include both Palin and Perry in the straw poll but neither will have a slot on the floor to speak. I guess either could request not to be included if they so desired. Perry has an event scheduled in SC on the same day but could conceivable make an appearance at both events.
The following has some info that maybe of interest:
http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/07/17/straw-poll-is-anyones-game/