Sunday, June 17, 2007

Two Republicans Join Iowa Straw Poll Despite Big Names Bowing Out

Two Republicans Join Iowa Straw Poll Despite Big Names Bowing Out


Republican presidential hopefuls former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee and former Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson say they will participate in the August 11 Ames straw poll.


The poll, which has usually been a good indicator for how well Republican candidates will fare in the Iowa caucus, suffered a setback when former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani and Senator John McCain (R-AZ) both said they would not participate.


However, the lesser known candidates like former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, Senator Sam Brownback (R-KS) and Representative Tom Tancredo (R-CO), among others will compete in the Ames poll. More...


Lesser known Mitt Romney?

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