Bachmann Wins Iowa Straw Poll

Rep. Michele Bachmann wins the [8/13] 2011 Iowa Straw Poll with 28.55 percent of the vote, with Rep. Ron Paul following in second place with 27.65 percent and former Minn. Gov. Tim Pawlenty finishing third with 13.57 percent. Read more at Fox News...

UPDATE: Gov. Tim Pawlenty dropped out of the race after distant 3rd place showing in the straw poll.

See the 10 finishers in Iowa's straw poll:

1. Congresswoman Michele Bachmann (4823, 28.55%)

2. Congressman Ron Paul (4671, 27.65%)

3. Governor Tim Pawlenty (2293, 13.57%)

4. Senator Rick Santorum (1657, 9.81%)

5. Herman Cain (1456, 8.62%)

6. Governor Rick Perry (718, 3.62%) write-in

7. Governor Mitt Romney (567, 3.36%)

8. Speaker Newt Gingrich (385, 2.28%)

9. Governor Jon Huntsman (69, 0.41%)

10. Congressman Thad McCotter (35, 0.21%) Read More......

Herman Cain Wins Straw Poll at Oregon Event

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From Team HC: Mr. Cain won the straw poll at the Gathering of the Eagles in Oregon today. GOTE is one of the largest conservative events in the U.S., and Mr. Cain earned 55 percent of the vote. Add this to the straw poll victory list. Thank you for your continued support, folks!!!!

See Statesman Journal article: Hundreds greet GOP candidate - Herman Cain dazzles supporters in rural Jefferson
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