Straw polls

Top three finish provides boost and establishes viability

August 13, 2007 -- DES MOINES – The Brownback for President campaign today highlighted its success at the Ames Straw Poll and released the following statement from national campaign manager Rob Wasinger:

"The Brownback Campaign achieved its goal to place in the top three at the Ames Straw Poll. Many pundits and commentators said Senator Brownback didn't have a chance to come in the top three in Ames. Last week, a poll of Iowa GOP County Chairs predicted Senator Brownback would finish fifth at Ames.    » read more »

August 10, 2007 -- On the eve of the Ames Straw Poll, the Democratic National Committee today launched a new website and ad campaign highlighting the Republican presidential candidate who best represents the values and priorities of the American people and will work to find real solutions to the challenges facing our country: None of the Above.    » read more »

August 12, 2007 -- "On behalf of Dr. Ron Paul and his wife Carol, and the Ron Paul 2008 campaign staff, I thank our supporters and volunteers in Iowa and throughout the country for the strong showing in the Iowa straw poll. We are pleased and encouraged by the results.

We have the three ingredients for success:

1. The message: freedom, peace and prosperity.
2. The man: Ron Paul.
3. You.

Our campaign has begun.

Kent Snyder
Chairman, Ron Paul 2008"

Source: Ron Paul campaign

Aug 11, 2007 -- Ames, IA - Today, Governor Mitt Romney overwhelmingly won the Iowa Republican Straw Poll. With eleven names appearing on the conservative Straw Poll ballot, Governor Romney won with 31.5% percent (4,516 votes). With the announcement of today's results, Governor Romney issued the following statement:    » read more »

Calls to rebuild the family, renew the culture and revive the economy

August 11, 2007 -- AMES, Iowa – U.S. Senator Sam Brownback, Republican candidate for president, will speak today at the Ames Straw Poll at approximately 3:15 p.m. in the Hilton Coliseum.

The full text of his remarks, as prepared for delivery, are included below:    » read more »

(Includes Updates to Schedule for the 8/11 Republican Party of Iowa Straw Poll)

August 09, 2007 -- Little Rock, AR – The following is a listing of schedule highlights for former Governor Mike Huckabee (AR) for August 10, 2007 - through the Republican Party of Iowa Straw Poll.

NOTE: For media planning purposes only. Subject to change.

Friday, August 10, 2008

10:40 a.m. CT – Des Moines, IA – Participates in the Des Moines Register Political Soap Box, Iowa State Fair. Contact: Eric Woolson, 515-681-3967    » read more »

Speech at 3:10 pm; media availability at 7:30 pm

DES MOINES – The Brownback for President campaign today released the program schedule for the Brownback Tent at the Ames Straw Poll on Saturday, August 11.

Senator Brownback will address the crowd in his tent several times throughout the day, in addition to speaking inside the Hilton Coliseum at approximately 3:10 pm.

Senator Brownback will hold a media availability in his tent from 7:30 pm to 8:00 pm.    » read more »

July 7, 2007 -- ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA – Presidential candidate Ron Paul today won the Coalition for New Hampshire Taxpayers (CNHT) straw poll at their annual picnic in Hopkinton, New Hampshire. Dr. Paul received 182 of 294 votes cast, or 65 percent. In second place was Rudy Giuliani with 24 votes, or 8 percent.

"Today's strong victory is further proof that Dr. Paul's message is resonating throughout New Hampshire," said campaign manager Lew Moore. "Dr. Paul is the only candidate in this race truly dedicated to smaller government and lower taxes for all Americans."    » read more »

Momentum builds as grassroots network gains strength

DES MOINES – The Brownback for President campaign today announced a first-place finish in the Black Hawk County straw poll. Black Hawk County, which includes Waterloo and Cedar Falls, is the fourth-largest county in the state.    » read more »

Jun 06, 2007 -- Boston, MA – Today, Romney for President spokesman Kevin Madden issued the following statement on the Ames Straw Poll:

"Governor Romney has put in the time, built the organization and communicated his message to the voters of Iowa. It's a message focused on bringing conservative change to Washington, and it is resonating with Iowa voters because it matches his record of accomplishment as governor.    » read more »

Takes over 20% of the vote with 9 candidates on the ballot

May 29, 2007 -- DES MOINES, Ia. – United States Senator Sam Brownback secured a first-place straw poll win tonight in Grundy County, Iowa, taking over 20% of the vote with 9 candidates on the ballot.    » read more »

May 15, 2005 -- BANDON, Oregon -- Dennis Kucinich was the winner in a straw poll of Coos County Democrats, following the county's annual Democratic Recognition Dinner May 12.

Kucinich gathered 26 percent of the votes to best the seven other Democratic presidential candidates, according to Matt Christensen, chair of the Coos County Democratic Central Committee.

Christensen said Kucinich led a tight top-tier race between himself and Sen. Barack Obama and John Edwards, who scored 24 and 23 percent, respectively.    » read more »