Topic: Ames Straw Poll

National Review Demands Death of Iowa Straw Poll by Fakery

Associated Press

With a bit of dubious reasoning, the conservative magazine wants to kill the summer tradition in which Republican presidential candidates spend tons of money and eat unexpected foods on sticks in order to get a little press and raise a little money.

By Connor Simpson

Nov 22, 2012

Other Things We Should Abandon with the Ames Straw Poll

There's a movement growing that says we should get rid of the Ames Straw Poll. Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad was the first person to say that this thing has got to go, and now other politicians are agreeing with him.

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By Ujala Sehgal

Aug 14, 2011

Five Best Sunday Columns

A bin Laden movie, support for U.K. Muslims, and a theory of everything

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By John Hudson

Aug 11, 2011

Stephen Colbert Is Flooding Iowa with Propaganda

This week in Colbert PAC press releases, video messages and fundraiser e-mails

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 25, 2011

Bachmann Says Pawlenty Is Presidential

Bachmann rep compares Pawlenty to the president

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By Ray Gustini

Jul 20, 2011

Pawlenty Campaign Lowers Straw Poll Expectations to Rock Bottom

"Better than sixth or seventh" would be a nice performance, says a spokesman

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