[EternalVigilance]

I figure that last-place finisher, John Cox, spent about 50 grand apiece for his 41 votes.

[Josh Painter]

Interesting Ames facts:

Mitt romney spent more money than all of the other Iowa participants combined.

Number of votes cast at Ames in 2007: 14,302.

Number of votes cast at Ames in 1999: 23,685.