Anonymous Coward User ID: 1483485 United States 08/13/2011 06:52 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | *BREAKING* Bachmann beats Ron Paul by 200 votes! AMES, Iowa -- Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn., won the Iowa Straw poll on Saturday, turning aside a surge by Rep. Ron Paul of Texas and maintaining the momenum with her rising campaign. Bachmann captured 4,823 votes out of the total 16,892, while Paul captured 4,671. Former Minnesota governor Tim Pawlenty finished third 2,293 votes. [ link to content.usatoday.com] |