Bachmann wins “fun” MNGOP Straw poll
GOP Rep. Michele Bachmann won some home state support at the Minnesota Republican Party's State Fair booth. The MNGOP held an unscientific straw poll throughout the Fair.
There were 2,300 votes for Bachmann. Texas Gov. Rick Perry finished second with 1,901 votes. Texas Congressman Ron Paul finished third with 1,181 votes. Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney received 617 votes.
Those attending the State Fair were eligible to vote in the straw poll if they visited the MNGOP's State Fair booth.
It's an unscientific poll so shouldn't be viewed as a way to gauge support in Minnesota. Republican Party Chair Tony Sutton dubbed the straw poll at the State Fair as a "fun way to see a candidate's viability" at the State Fair. in other words, it's a little bit of catnip for political watchers.
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Here are the results:
TOTAL CAST: 7731
BACHMANN: 2300
PERRY: 1901
PAUL: 1181
ROMNEY: 617
CHRISTIE: 421
PALIN: 372
CAIN: 336
GINGRICH: 142
HUNTSMAN: 123
SANTORUM: 104
WRITE-IN: 234