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sailingaway
06-23-2011, 09:36 PM
Note here what Fox considers NORMAL for the straw poll so if Ron wins and they say it somehow 'doesn't count' you can compare whatever he does to this:

McCotter Is 前n The Board' for Iowa Straw Poll But Hasn't Decided If He'll Play Yet

Read more: http://politics.blogs.foxnews.com/2011/06/23/mccotter-board-iowa-straw-poll-hasnt-decided-if-hell-play-yet#ixzz1QA2YQOWa


McCotter spent the second largest amount of money for his Straw Poll space, $18,000. Only Congressman Ron Paul spent more. His campaign shelled out $31,000. That would be the title holder of the Straw Poll's Boardwalk real estate.

The event is held on the grounds of Iowa State University in Ames. Campaigns sometimes go to great lengths to lure Republicans attending to stick around awhile at their temporary grounds. It's not unusual for an attending Republican to be offered some Iowa pork tenderloins fresh off the grill, maybe listen to some live music and there's the chance to be personally courted by the candidate. Even bus transportation to and from the event is sometimes provided by campaigns.

All of this is in pursuit of votes, one per ticket holder, and tickets for the event are sometimes purchased by campaigns, too.

The Straw Poll is seen as a test of organizational strength for the Republican presidential candidates.



Read more: http://politics.blogs.foxnews.com/2011/06/23/mccotter-board-iowa-straw-poll-hasnt-decided-if-hell-play-yet#ixzz1QA32MorY

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