Ames Iowa Straw Poll Results, Saturday, August 13, 2011
- Michele Bachmann – 4823 (28.6%)
- Ron Paul – 4671 (27.7%)
- Tim Pawlenty – 2293 (13.6%)
- Rick Santorum – 1657 (9.8%)
- Herman Cain – 1456 (8.6%)
- Rick Perry – 718 (4.3%)
- Mitt Romney – 567 (3.4%)
- Newt Gingrich – 385 (2.3%)
- Others – 162 (1.0%)
- Jon Huntsman – 69 (0.4%)
- Thaddeus McCotter – 35 (0.2%)
Ames straw poll results: Bachmann wins narrowly over Paul
Ed: The fun of the Ames straw poll came to an end this afternoon as the ballot count shows that 16,892 votes were cast, and Michele Bachmann (4823) won a narrow victory over Ron Paul (4671) — less than 200 votes difference. Tim Pawlenty finished in a distant third (2293), followed by Rick Santorum and then Herman Cain. Bachmann comes away with a win, but not by much — and since reports had her giving out 6,000 tickets to the event, it’s not exactly a big endorsement.
Rick Perry got 718 write-in votes without showing up at all.
via Ames straw poll results: Bachmann wins narrowly over Paul « Hot Air.
Michele Bachmann wins the Ames Straw Poll
AMES, Iowa — Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann scored a victory in the first major test of the 2012 presidential contest, a win likely to provide her considerable momentum as the race ramps up.
Texas Rep. Ron Paul (Texas) came in a very close second while former Minnesota governor Tim Pawlenty finished third, a showing that will raise major questions about his ability to remain a viable candidate as the race moves forward.
For Bachmann, the victory at Ames solidifies her as the clear frontrunner in the Iowa caucuses which are set to kick off the presidential balloting process in early February 2012.
via Michele Bachmann wins the Ames Straw Poll – The Fix – The Washington Post.
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Wow. Bachmann gave out 6000 tickets but only got 4823 votes? That sounds like a loss to me!
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Perry doesn’t show up and places 6th and even beats Romney. This is going to come down to Perry/Bachmann tea party vs Romney the establishment candidate
Dude thats terrifying to consider a Perry/ Bachmann, that literally is one of the most terrible possibilites that could ever occur.
If you against the establishment choose some one who isnt using religion to effect change. Perry and Bachmann will never get the independent votes, and that the pie slice we are fighting over.
RON PAUL 2012
Dude thats terrifying to consider a Perry/ Bachmann, that literally is one of the most terrible possibilites that could ever occur.
If you against the establishment choose some one who isnt using religion to effect change. Perry and Bachmann will never get the independent votes, and that the pie slice we are fighting over.
RON PAUL 2012
Go Ron Paul the only real choice for the people!!!! He is the only one that truely votes by the US Constitution and has for 30 years. He will not be bought and paid for by US Corporations!
RON PAUL 2012
If thats true and she bought the votes eh sorry gave away tickets then clearly Ron Paul Won. Why are they even allowed to give tickets away anyway as its then hardly a fair vote. even then how does winning by 200 votes when you gave away 6000 tickets make you a front runner. Ron Paul all the way no doubt.
I dont even stay in the USA but am for Ron Paul and Gold standard
Herman Cain is the only canidate that can save this country from ruin
your a doosh. who the f#@$ is herman cain, an unknown trying to win votes from ignorant people like you who try real hard not to be racist.
I think that we should vote in a English teacher. They could teach you a lot.
I think that we should vote in a English teacher. They could teach you a lot.
The only thing he wants to do is take care of himself by eliminating corporate taxes. That will be good for his campaign coffer.
The numbers don’t add up. It totals 16,674. When I add in the reported 162 scattering (?) to 16,674, it adds up to 16836. Why the discrepancy?
We’re not talking about alot of votes here. There were only 16,892 votes total. If the Iowa GOP can’t do simple math, they should refund every candidate the money they spent on the straw poll and issue a formal statement nullifying the results and apologies to the participants and supporters.
28.56% (4,823 votes) – Michele Bachmann
27.65% (4,671 votes) – Ron Paul
13.57% (2,293 votes) – Tim Pawlenty
9.81% (1,657 votes) – Rick Santorum
8.62% (1,456 votes) – Herman Cain
4.25% (718 votes) – Rick Perry (write-in)
3.36% (567 votes) – Mitt Romney
2.28% (385 votes) – Newt Gingrich
0.41% (69 votes) – Jon Huntsman
0.21% (35 votes) – Thaddeus McCotter
They hired some temp workers from
Florida to do the counting.
One sane candidate drops out and the other 2 sane ones were 7th and 10th. Go GOP! If Bachmann should manage to get elected by Idiot America, we’ll at least have some laughs on our path to destruction. As much as I am disappointed with Obama, I will vote for him-at least he’s an intelligent, sane liar.
WOW, you probably voted for Obama the first time around. Bachmann is a true conservative that recognizes how to overcome the failed policies of the left. You are backing the two candidates that will do the least to save this country.
We are already on a path to self destruction. Any GOP candidate would be better for the country.
Newt Gingrich is the one with the experience and know how to lead this country out of this mess. As a historian he knows what has worked in the past and how that can work in these modern times plus he has done it before. Newt has no holdings to the press or special interests and that is what we need to get back to financial stability. I am happy for Michele Bachmann but folks think again about Ron Paul, his views regarding the military I don’t think will make us stronger, it will just make some people feel better. Obama was saying the same things 2.5 years ago and we are still holding the course because it is needed for stability in the area. It is an easy thing to say to get votes but in reality for the nation’s security we need to stay strong.
We must stay strong in securing our own Nations borders, not foreign borders. Just as with the Romans, by stretching out their Military thin throughout their whole empire, they could no longer pay their military because of out of control spending by their bad leaders.
Doesn’t sound much different to me than what is happening now…
Ron Paul 2012!
Ron Paul 2012!
Ron Paul 2012! Wake up Americans! Let’s pull together and vote for a president that cares about the people, don’t let the media and large corporations run this country any longer!
go paul 2012 he is the peoples voice and is the gop front runner no matter what they try to say and do I will vote obama if the republicans try to screw him!
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