Ames Straw Poll: Should It Stay or Should It Go?

The future of the Ames Straw Poll as an event leading up to the Iowa Caucus is in doubt. Can it be a worthwhile event for candidates and voters still?

The Future of the Iowa Straw Poll

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad said it is time for the Iowa Straw Poll to end. I disagree – tweak it and make it a better event for candidates and voters.

Republican National Convention Day 2 Live Stream & Open Thread

A little late, but you can go back and watch speeches already…

Veepstakes: Who Will Romney Pick as His Running Mate?

Now that we can say the GOP nomination is wrapped up, as…

Why A High Turnout Is Bad For Democracy

This is going to be one of my most controversial posts so…

Five Items of Interest: Bachmann Campaign Post-Mortem, Romney’s Electability, Thatcher’s Legacy, NYC Schools’ Church Ban & EPA Rules

This week’s edition of five things I wanted to point out, but…

Tim Pawlenty Endorses Mitt Romney

And that headline pretty much sums up the concerns that most tea…

Tim Pawlenty’s Departure and the Politics of Taking Credit

With former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty’s disappointing finish in the Ames Straw…

The 2011 Iowa Straw Poll

The 2011 Iowa Straw Poll is winding down. It was a festive…

Michele Bachmann Wins Ames Straw Poll

With 16,892 votes cast today… which is more than the 2007 (14,302)…

Tim Pawlenty at Ames Straw Poll: Results Not Rhetoric

Former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty at the Ames Straw Poll said that…

Post Debate Reaction from Steve King, Matt Schultz, Bill Northey, Matt Strawn and Marilyn Musgrave

I had the chance to speak with a few individuals in the…

No More Minnesota Nice, Pawlenty Goes on the Offensive During GOP Debate in Iowa

One word describes the third GOP Presidential Debate cosponsored by Fox News…

Pre-Debate Ames Straw Poll Round-Up

The Fox News/Iowa GOP debate tonight up in Ames will serve as…

Ames Straw Poll Shocker

I couldn’t believe it when I heard yesterday about the Ames Straw…

Who Gets to Wear My Straw Hat? Rick Santorum? Tim Pawlenty? Michelle Bachmann?

The Straw Poll in Ames is only one week away.  I can’t…