The Official Ames Straw Poll Thread

[Bigvick]

It is very possible that Bachmann gave out MORE tickets but that is because of the Randy Travis concert(very smart, why doesn't Ron do something like THAT) but not all of Bachmann's tickets will actually go to vote for Bachmann as opposed to Paul, when you get a ticket from Paul's camp your 99% sure to go vote for him.

Intrade has been very favorably towards Bachmann but the volumes on Intrade are way, way to light overall for it to be a prediction of anything besides speculators trying to read into the leaked "inside" sources that who knows could be complete exaggerations.

 

[wgadget]

Who said that?

I'm listening to CSPAN...It was the host lady who said it. She just said that the GOP is even thinking about ditching the whole Ames straw poll thing.

 

[Matthew Zak]

My roommate's younger sister just exchanged words with Ron and he signed her shirt. She says Ron is "A nice boy".

I'm jelly.

 

[sailingaway]

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by GABullDog067
#Politico Sources say #Bachmann and #RonPaul are very close...but Bachmann slightly ahead.

You know, while I'd much rather be slightly ahead ourselves, close does add a certain credibility, as does lack of Randy Travis.

 

[thehighwaymanq]

Just woke up from a nap! Seems like I missed a ton of speculation.

Anyway, Ron's line about bringing the troops home was awesome!

 

[PeteinLA]

Anyone else think it is bs how a tiny, insignificant state like Iowa and NH gets to set the presidential race for the rest of the country?

I understand the beef but could you imagine if they had it in NY or CA. You would need a zillion dollars to get noticed. It would kind of favor the Mitt's of the world.

 

[sailingaway]

I'm listening to CSPAN...It was the host lady who said it. She just said that the GOP is even thinking about ditching the whole Ames straw poll thing.

I kinda doubt they will with the money they're going to get this time. They projected low turn out but the grassroots candidates are the ones whose supporters show up.

 

[JTforRP]

Bachmann slightly ahead based on tickets GIVEN AWAY....not buying shit until its official, folks! Every person Bachmann tried to bribe didn't vote for her, not a chance!

 

[RecoveringNeoCon]

CSPAN just showed Ron Paul's tent live!

The camera was zoomed in on the sign near the tent: "The Paul's Prosperity Plaground".

Also they talked about a slide for kids in Paul's area called "The Sliding Dollar".

LOL Love it!

 

[sailingaway]

I understand the beef but could you imagine if they had it in NY or CA. You would need a zillion dollars to get noticed. It would kind of favor the Mitt's of the world.

Yeah, it allows better vetting of ALL candidates. I'm cool with it, and I am from California. (mind you, I don't like the way my state votes)

 

[Marshall]

Hahaha, he said I think Bachmann should ride on a Sybian. lol

That wouldn't be any fun, she'd just fake it

 

[HOLLYWOOD]

C-SPAN CALL-IN LINES

202-624-1115 Republicans
202-624-1111 Democrats
202-624-0760 Independents

hit'em all

Some one just called to support Ron


Man, Ron ground/tents are mostly empty very small tents too?

 

[Badger Paul]

"She just said that the GOP is even thinking about ditching the whole Ames straw poll thing."

The Iowa GOP will continue with the straw poll because they make a lot of money off of it. The only way it stops is if the national GOP bans all straw polls the way the Democrats do.

 

[libertybrewcity]

pro Ron paul caller on now!

 

[Patrick Henry]

How can "sources" tell Politico who is ahead? Is there exit polling going on? Or is this all just speculation

 

[sailingaway]

Bachmann slightly ahead based on tickets GIVEN AWAY....not buying shit until its official, folks! Every person Bachmann tried to bribe didn't vote for her, not a chance!

Well, I think they'll mostly vote for her if they took her tickets. But she is probably getting a bunch of people who wouldn't otherwise vote at all but feel obligated for a 'Randy Travis ticket'. Most who go don't usually vote at all.

Still, there was that one SRLC where C4L sold twice as many tickets as showed up in votes. People took tickets at a discount and either voted for someone else or didn't vote. Perry's supporters might do that....

 

[ForLibertyFight]

I understand the beef but could you imagine if they had it in NY or CA. You would need a zillion dollars to get noticed. It would kind of favor the Mitt's of the world.

At least states like CA and NY are significant. Huge economies and populations.

I think there should be a system where each state gets a fair shot at being first in the primary elections. Ex: a system similar to a lottery. putting states in a hat and someone drawing from them to pick out the order

 

[wgadget]

How can "sources" tell Politico who is ahead? Is there exit polling going on? Or is this all just speculation

It must be Rick Perry, speculating from SC.

 

[pauliticalfan]

Ron had the better speech IMO. Bachmann was pandering way too hard.

 

[KingRobbStark]

Whats the news so far?