Straw Poll in Iowa a Big Test for Bachmann, Pawlenty [AUDIO]
August 8, 2011 12:25 PM 
AMES, IOWA – Republicans in Iowa will head to Ames this Saturday to participate in a straw poll.
College of St. Benedict and St. John’s University Political Science Professor Kay Wohlsborn says for candidates like former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty it could be a make-or-break poll.
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Pawlenty says he doesn’t have to win the poll, but he does need to have a strong showing. He’s been spending a lot of time and money in Iowa over the past several months.
Meanwhile, Sixth District Congresswoman Michele Bachmann is expecting to win the straw poll. Anything less would be a major disappointment for her campaign.
Saturday’s event is just a poll, the bigger event comes on February 6th when Iowa holds the first caucus in the nation.
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