The Official Ames Straw Poll Thread

[eok321]

Whats a Mexican flag doing in Ames?

Was it not an Iowa flag?

 

[PeteinLA]

That was a good speech. I like the little twist of having previously forward stationed troops would spend their money in local base economies here in the US.

The crowds look a little lethargic, to much fried food perhaps?

 

[bluesc]

I can imagine half of the media coverage of Ron's speech being on the "baby in the bucket" part.

 

[Epic]

How much did Fox News show?

 

[wstrucke]

was the state flag of iowa.

haha

 

[KingRobbStark]

That was AWESOME! He did a great job of showing how these issues are all interrelated. Please make the right choice today Iowans!

I hope they do.

 

[cucucachu0000]

steve king is talking like paul here. hes the only other politician to talk about keyns ive ever heard.

 

[JTforRP]

So, when can we expect to know the results?

 

[bolidew]

Thought the speech was alright. Could have been more consistent.

Yep, those paid consultants could have prepared a better speech for such a important event.

 

[Elwar]

The crowds look a little lethargic, to much fried food perhaps?

Was not even close to the crowd we had in there in 2007.

Though it was mainly people from out of state.

 

[KingRobbStark]

So, when can we expect to know the results?

5-6 pm central

 

[Bruno]

I just asked Frank Luntz what the spin would be if Ron wins first or second. Straw poll doesn't matter is he wins, only if he doesn't? He said, the story will be that it is a really big deal. I think it is between him and Bachmann."


My update, fat fingers

 

[Inkblots]

WTF? Was someone waving a Mexican flag at the end of Ron's speech?

That was the Iowa state flag: http://www.50states.com/flag/iaflag.htm

 

[Corey]

Steve King impresses...

 

[Restore-America-NOW]

I didn't hear the speech but from Twitter...

If Ron Paul saw a Dr. leave a newborn to die and did nothing he's a sociopath. If he's making it up, he's a sociopath.

So Ron Paul admitted he was accessory to murder? Ok then.

Sooo… young Ron Paul stood idly by as a doctor murdered a baby, & therefore he is now pro-life? Gotcha.

What's going on???

 

[flightlesskiwi]

Steve King impresses...

haven't heard anything about the american empire, though.

 

[KingRobbStark]

Steve King impresses...

True. He definitely earned my respect.

 

[ItsTime]

lmao at people confusing the Mexican flag and the Iowan flag.

 

[RP Supporter]

Bachmann's tent is now full. Keep in mind I'm sure many of those people are kids who can't vote.

My gut still says Paul, but it's going to be close.

 

[samsung1]

Ron Paul dropped bigtime on intrade. Bachmann 49. Ron Paul 48