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Iowa Straw Poll

A Look at the Iowa GOP
Listen to the Iowa Press panel discuss the state and direction of the Iowa GOP with its chairman, Kayne Robinson. -- In RealAudio.

Candidates Caught in the Pack
Will the media's spotlight on George W. Bush mean the end of other Republican's campaigns? (8/6)

Enter George W. Bush
George W. Bush kicked off his campaign in Iowa -- and the media was there in force. (6/14)

The First Test?
Tonight on the NewsHour: two Washington Post reporters discuss the meaning of the Straw Poll results. (8/16)

STRAW VOTE TOTALS
George W. Bush - 7418 (31%)
Steve Forbes - 4921 (21%)
Elizabeth Dole - 3410 (14%)
Gary Bauer - 2114 (9%)
Patrick Buchanan - 1719 (7%)
Lamar Alexander - 1428 (6%)
Alan Keyes - 1101 (5%)
Dan Quayle - 916 (4%)
Orrin Hatch- 558 (2%)

The First Test?
Margaret Warner looks at preparations for the Iowa straw poll. Will the poll's results make or break campaigns? (8/13)

Behind the Straw Poll
A look at the history of the Iowa straw poll and why it means so much in today's politics. (8/13)

Political Wrap
Paul Gigot and Tom Oliphant discuss the political weight of the Iowa straw poll. (8/13)


The Iowa Republican Party:
Iowa State GOP
Story County GOP (Sponsor of the Ames Straw Poll
)

The City of Ames, Iowa:
The Official Web Site
The Convention and Visitors Bureau
The Chamber of Commerce
Ames is also home of Iowa State University

Iowa Media:
Iowa Press from Iowa Public Television
Des Moines Register -- Straw Poll Coverage
Cedar Rapids Gazette -- Straw Poll Coverage
Radio Iowa coverage of the campaign

 

 

Campaign photos: Morgan Till    

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